How important is the type of processor in my machine?

How important is the type of processor in my machine?

Ali Nasri (Computer Specialist, Mac 911 Inc.) gives expert video advice on: How important is the type of processor in my machine?; What is the difference between an "Intel" and "AMD" processor? and more...

The type processor in your computer is important. You don't really have that much of a choice as to what type of processor is in your machine unless you build it yourself. Most PCs come with either an Intel processor or an AMD processor, and Macintosh computers now also come with Intel processors. They previously came with a Power PC chip that was designed by Motorola, but they've transitioned into Intel chips.