Cpu questions

humacyrnus · Jun 21, 2007, 02:39 PM

IS an Opteron better than a comparative processor running at the same speeds, busses, etc. ?

GJSNeptune · Jun 21, 2007, 02:45 PM

What other processors are you looking at? Opterons are generally server processors, but 'better' is subjective. It depends on your application.

DanTheBanjoman · Jun 21, 2007, 02:50 PM

Opterons are identical to Athlons mostly. The 2xx series can run in pairs though and the 8xx series with 7 brothers.

humacyrnus · Jun 21, 2007, 02:52 PM

I do alot of gaming and as a hobby I do 3d artwork using Maya. As far as comparing, soemthing like :

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103598

Just comparing speeds. Basicly, I mean to ask, because it is built for a server, will it preform better than another processor of the same Ghz and Fsb ?

bruins004 · Jun 21, 2007, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by humacyrnus

I do alot of gaming and as a hobby I do 3d artwork using Maya. As far as comparing, soemthing like :

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103598

Just comparing speeds. Basicly, I mean to ask, because it is built for a server, will it preform better than another processor of the same Ghz and Fsb ?

The reason people love Opterons is bc they generally OC better.

Mediocre · Jun 21, 2007, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by humacyrnus

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103598

Just comparing speeds. Basicly, I mean to ask, because it is built for a server, will it preform better than another processor of the same Ghz and Fsb ?

IMO the two chips listed will 'perform' about the same. The opty is 200MHz slower, but has 512kb more cache.

Now if we are talking about potential, the opteron has a TON of potential. The other...not so much.

Opty's are server chips because they are STABLE (and I think they have a higher max temp spec?)

Opty's overclock GREAT because they are server chips...(see the logic

)

EDIT: LOL ones socket 939, the other is AM2....That makes a bit of difference I believe (but not a ton). AM2 is faster

demonbrawn · Jun 21, 2007, 03:03 PM

Yes, in that case, I would go with the opty as well.

humacyrnus · Jun 21, 2007, 03:07 PM

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IMO the two chips listed will 'perform' about the same.

lol i just noticed i misspelled that

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But on the issue, if I am going for a truly powerful and stable system, is it worth it to shell out the extra money for a server processor and motherboard, or should I just stick to desktop ?

humacyrnus · Jun 21, 2007, 08:35 PM

How about Desktop VS Mobile, I have an Athlon64 3000+ with 512 L2 and a venice core running at 2ghz, and will oc to 2.3 no problems or extra heat. The cpu I was looking at was a

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103005

Jun 21, 2007, 02:39 PM	#1
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Jun 21, 2007, 02:45 PM	#2
GJSNeptune Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,743 (0.79/day) Thanks: 24 Thanked 112 Times in 103 Posts System Specs	What other processors are you looking at? Opterons are generally server processors, but 'better' is subjective. It depends on your application.

Jun 21, 2007, 02:50 PM	#3
DanTheBanjoman Señor Moderator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Utrecht, Utrecht, The kingdom of the Netherlands Posts: 8,498 (2.59/day) Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,453 Times in 1,077 Posts System Specs	Opterons are identical to Athlons mostly. The 2xx series can run in pairs though and the 8xx series with 7 brothers.

Jun 21, 2007, 02:52 PM	#4
humacyrnus Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 22 (0.01/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I do alot of gaming and as a hobby I do 3d artwork using Maya. As far as comparing, soemthing like : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103598 Just comparing speeds. Basicly, I mean to ask, because it is built for a server, will it preform better than another processor of the same Ghz and Fsb ?

Jun 21, 2007, 03:03 PM	#7
demonbrawn Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kentucky Posts: 812 (0.32/day) Thanks: 38 Thanked 14 Times in 13 Posts System Specs	Yes, in that case, I would go with the opty as well. __________________ Light travels faster than sound. That's why some people look bright until they start talking.

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Jun 21, 2007, 08:35 PM	#9
humacyrnus Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 22 (0.01/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	How about Desktop VS Mobile, I have an Athlon64 3000+ with 512 L2 and a venice core running at 2ghz, and will oc to 2.3 no problems or extra heat. The cpu I was looking at was a http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103005

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