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Server processors vs. "normal" processors

2008-12-21, 5:31 PM #1

ragna

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AMD has Opterons vs. Phenoms, Intel has Xeons vs. Core 2 Quads. What are the qualitative differences between the so-called server processors and their "normal" counterparts? Why are Xeons and Opterons used specifically in workstations and servers?

2008-12-21, 5:41 PM #2

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As I recall, server processors often use different sockets that support MP configurations, require registered/ECC memory and sometimes have more cache.

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2008-12-21, 5:59 PM #3

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Replace 'sometimes' with 'usually' and Emon is right.

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2008-12-21, 7:18 PM #4

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Server CPU's used have alot more cache than standard desktop cpus but in the current generation of CPU's this is rarely true. Some people believe that Xeon/Opteron are higher quality parts and cite differences in voltage requirements and TDP values as proof, but I have never seen Intel or AMD actaully make this claim.

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2008-12-21, 9:30 PM #5

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The new Xeons just have more cache.