Recently we compared a dozen AMD and Intel desktop processors priced between $100 and $200 in order to determine which offered the best performance vs. price ratio for mainstream computer users. In the end, we concluded that the Core i5 750 was hands down the best offering at the upper range of the spectrum.Those looking to spend around $150 had the option of getting either the Phenom II X4 925 or the Core i3 540. Depending on the user's needs we felt that either processorwould get the job done, as they offer similar levels of performance, though we did lean towards the AMD Phenom II X4 for the extra pair of cores. Then as we approached the bottom end it seemed to be all AMD and we believe that for little over $100 the Phenom II X3 720 is the best option here.