Actually, that is my business! The Athlon processors are what's called Performance Rated, a XP 2400 CPU runs at 2.0 GHZ for example. The Intel 2.4 GHZ runs at 2.4 GHZ but the AMD chip perofrms as fast if not faster than the Intel chip on similar configuartions. Most professionals use the AMD CPU for cost savings and business applications, however, Gamers and serious high-end Animation and graphics intensive users go to the Intel because the AMD generates a lot more heat than the Intel CPU's. Balance your needs and get what you need for what you do most. In 15 years as an IT Pro, I've had 6 CPU failures from AMD and 22 from Intel because I amke most of my business machine AMD and sell the Intels to the Gamers and Graphic Artists. Spend $90.00 more and upgrade the RAM to 1.0GB. P5 loves 1.0 Gig of RAM! Good Luck!