I don't think that is fair. Just because an intel chip will handle more heat doesn't really make it a better CPU. "better", IMO is tested in terms of what a processor needs in terms of power consumption, processes required while running and the necessary chipsets on the MB. AMD boards are always much cleaner and run faster and smoother with less crashing than an Intel in my experience. Yes, they run warmer, but that is the price you pay for performance, and hell...that's why they have water cooling.