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PC Pitstop Processor Survey

The initial analysis of our February 2008 Processor Survey results.

Source Intel AMD Not Sure
Retail 41.3% 55.9% 2.8%
Direct 76.8% 22.8% 00.4%
Built Own 35.0% 64.9% 00.2%


Expertise Intel AMD Not Sure
Novice 49.3% 42.3% 8.5%
Intermediate 47.6% 51.5% 00.8%
Advanced 43.8% 55.9% 00.2%
Expertise Yes No
Novice 64.8% 35.2%
Intermediate 83.9% 16.1%
Advanced 97.4% 2.6%

75.6% of those who say they currently use an Intel processor - consider AMD to be less expensive.

20.4% of those who own AMD processors - think that Intel processors hold their value better.

Expertise Intel AMD Don't Know
Novice 31.0% 25.4% 43.7%
Intermediate 32.1% 37.1% 30.9%
Advanced 40.1% 37.2% 22.7%
Expertise Intel AMD Don't Know
Novice 39.4% 19.7% 40.8%
Intermediate 41.6% 35.3% 23.1%
Advanced 47.9% 36.7% 15.4%

69% of advanced users think that dual core processors best suit their computing needs.

50.4% of advanced users perceive extra value in 64 bit processors.

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where are these polls hidden? and why does it show like 40% as the winner and then in the box beside it, it'll say that 50% was the winner?
duanester: PC Pitstop Processor Survey Results (Tue, 26 Feb 2008 14:30:21 GMT)
throw in a few more questions for the advanced.
shogan191: PC Pitstop Processor Survey Results (Tue, 26 Feb 2008 14:28:40 GMT)
Yes, it is a cross section of the people that come here but I'm not so sure that it isn't a good representation of US stats. though. I think JoeC has a good idea about asking if the computer is Home, Home Office, or Office use. The survey seems to be more about "brand: than "use" but still would be an interesting finding.

Joe C: PC Pitstop Processor Survey Results (Tue, 26 Feb 2008 14:08:27 GMT)
it might help pc pitstops survey's if they ask what kind of folks are taking the test, nothing personal, but maybe get an idea of the type of test taker, is it off the shelf? do they just surf and e-mail, is it a home built system....level of expertise of those taking the test for more accurate survey results?
Bruce: PC Pitstop Processor Survey Results (Tue, 26 Feb 2008 13:55:23 GMT)
I think it is, because when you go into the places where many, many people buy their computers there are often a large number of budget brand computers and they almost invariably have AMD CPU's in them.

The days of people buying their computers based on the Intel Inside logo are long gone.

badbinary: PC Pitstop Processor Survey Results (Tue, 26 Feb 2008 04:44:36 GMT)
i have no doubt that the results of the survey are accurate, it's just not even close to a true representation of the marketplace.
shogan191: PC Pitstop Processor Survey Results (Tue, 26 Feb 2008 04:31:43 GMT)
LOL, more than once I've been surprised by the facts.
badbinary: PC Pitstop Processor Survey Results (Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:06:16 GMT)
good place to start would be the number of people using amd vs intel. 52-46 in amd's favor?
IntelGuy: PC Pitstop Processor Survey Results (Mon, 25 Feb 2008 23:59:42 GMT)
Which ones are looking odd and are not matching the expectations?
badbinary: PC Pitstop Processor Survey Results (Mon, 25 Feb 2008 22:30:33 GMT)
how many people were surveyed? those results are pretty odd.
cmunson: PC Pitstop Processor Survey Results (Mon, 25 Feb 2008 21:15:56 GMT)
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