Kamikaze_Cheese Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Hello, I have recently upgraded my computer: AMD AM2 X2 5200+ 2GB DDR2 800 A-DATA RAM 550GB of HDD space (2 drives) Gigabyte Nvidia Geforce 8600GT 512MB PCI-E Anyway, i was wondering if it is possible to run Intel-based applications (not only just Power PC (PPC) applications) on non-Intel hardware, or, more specifically, AMD CPUs. Is that possible? Thanks, Andrew Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/115170-run-intel-apps-on-amd-hardware-possible/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naughtylama Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Umm what? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/115170-run-intel-apps-on-amd-hardware-possible/#findComment-815468 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacNutty Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Might not be a problem. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/115170-run-intel-apps-on-amd-hardware-possible/#findComment-815477 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_muad_dib Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 with intel is intended the X86 architecture.... lol so.. yes AMD's compatible Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/115170-run-intel-apps-on-amd-hardware-possible/#findComment-815507 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamikaze_Cheese Posted July 11, 2008 Author Share Posted July 11, 2008 I Mean... on the AMD Kernels, you can't run non-PPC based Software, for example, Cross Over Games and Cross Over Mac.. etc. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/115170-run-intel-apps-on-amd-hardware-possible/#findComment-815520 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headrush69 Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 I Mean... on the AMD Kernels, you can't run non-PPC based Software, for example, Cross Over Games and Cross Over Mac.. etc. Who says? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/115170-run-intel-apps-on-amd-hardware-possible/#findComment-815536 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamikaze_Cheese Posted July 11, 2008 Author Share Posted July 11, 2008 Let me re explain my question. If you run Non-PPC applications on non-Intel hardware then the application will fail, and will close. Is there a way to successfully execute non-PPC applications on non-intel hardware (i.e. AMD)? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/115170-run-intel-apps-on-amd-hardware-possible/#findComment-815544 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zuz_242 Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 if a app is coded for intel it should run on amd as well. only some apps (esp. apple updates) have a cpu id in their code. this code has to be patched for amd compatibility. google marvins amd patcher. and zephyroths amd update tool. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/115170-run-intel-apps-on-amd-hardware-possible/#findComment-815556 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamikaze_Cheese Posted July 13, 2008 Author Share Posted July 13, 2008 @Headrush69; Have you ever tried running Intel-based software on a non-Intel Processor? You get lots of errors, depending on the program, such as the error i posted about in the following topic, when trying to run Crossover Games on a non-Intel (AMD) OSX86 installation. http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?sho...=0&p=710880 @zuz_242; Thank you.. So with these applications, i can patch an application so that it will run as a normal PPC application?? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/115170-run-intel-apps-on-amd-hardware-possible/#findComment-817760 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headrush69 Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 @Headrush69; Have you ever tried running Intel-based software on a non-Intel Processor? Yes, and never a problem. (Some Apple apps had a CPUID check, but that was easily removed. Never with third party apps. @zuz_242; Thank you.. So with these applications, i can patch an application so that it will run as a normal PPC application?? No. That app removes the CPUID checks. It's still the x86 instruction set which runs fine on AMDs. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/115170-run-intel-apps-on-amd-hardware-possible/#findComment-817864 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamikaze_Cheese Posted July 14, 2008 Author Share Posted July 14, 2008 No. That app removes the CPUID checks. It's still the x86 instruction set which runs fine on AMDs. Ok, but it'll let me run the apps on my AMD, yes? Also, how well would Mac OSX86 Leopard run for me? My specs are as follows: AMD AM2 X2 5200+ ~2.71Ghz Dual Core 64-bit 2GB DDR2 800 A-DATA RAM 550GB HDD space (between 2 Hard drives) 512MB Gigabyte Nvidia Geforce 8600GT PCI-E 16x Asus M2N-MX Se Plus Motherboard. I'll checkout the HCL. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/115170-run-intel-apps-on-amd-hardware-possible/#findComment-818412 Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolied Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Actually, an AMD is MUCH closer to an Intel CPU than a PowerPC. I don't know exactly where you heard that AMD chips can only run PPC apps, an AMD is a x86 instruction set processor (Intel compatible) so in the majority of cases it will work fine. I would think PPC (Rosetta) support would be more of a problem on a non-Vanilla (read AMD) install than Intel support. The installer itself is x86, so if that boots, you're good to go. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/115170-run-intel-apps-on-amd-hardware-possible/#findComment-818442 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerichoKru Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Ok, but it'll let me run the apps on my AMD, yes? Also, how well would Mac OSX86 Leopard run for me? My specs are as follows: AMD AM2 X2 5200+ ~2.71Ghz Dual Core 64-bit 2GB DDR2 800 A-DATA RAM 550GB HDD space (between 2 Hard drives) 512MB Gigabyte Nvidia Geforce 8600GT PCI-E 16x Asus M2N-MX Se Plus Motherboard. I'll checkout the HCL. I have NeoOffice (Intel version) installed and operating om my AMD Sempron Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/115170-run-intel-apps-on-amd-hardware-possible/#findComment-818443 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamikaze_Cheese Posted July 14, 2008 Author Share Posted July 14, 2008 Actually, an AMD is MUCH closer to an Intel CPU than a PowerPC. I don't know exactly where you heard that AMD chips can only run PPC apps, an AMD is a x86 instruction set processor (Intel compatible) so in the majority of cases it will work fine. Um... Who said that someone told me this? I've had experience with this, it didn't work for me! See this thread: http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?sho...mp;#entry710880 (that was my old computer) Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/115170-run-intel-apps-on-amd-hardware-possible/#findComment-818516 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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