Two separate topics:
said by jchambers28:That's one think I don't like about Intel. They change sockets like I change socks.
No one does, except Intel and Mobo manufacturers. My i7-920 will hold me over until the next "tick" comes around (the successor to LGA1155). At least.
said by jchambers28:I don't understand how a 4 core CPU beats a 6 core CPU at malty threaded tasks.
I am not an engineer and can't offer a technical explanation, but I would hypothesize that Intel has better manufacturing and coding and spends more money optimizing its chips. I would love to see AMD give them a run for their money, but it's just not happening.
Remember Bulldozer was originally slated for a Q2 2011 launch, which makes me think it was originally designed to compete against LGA1155. I don't know if they can even do that now, and will get absolutely crushed in the pricing scheme as LGA2011 drops.
Not to mention that AMD is just getting a 32nm chip out the door now, and Ivy Bridge (Intel's tri-gate, 22nm die shrink) is slated for spring of next year--rumors notwithstanding. The longer AMD delays Bulldozer, the more irrelevant the company becomes. When can consumers hope for a 22nm AMD chip, and will it be properly executed?