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IS an Opteron better than a comparative processor running at the same speeds, busses, etc. ?
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What other processors are you looking at? Opterons are generally server processors, but 'better' is subjective. It depends on your application.
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Opterons are identical to Athlons mostly. The 2xx series can run in pairs though and the 8xx series with 7 brothers.
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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/Produ...mpareItemList=N82E16819103033,N82E16819103598
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 ?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...mpareItemList=N82E16819103033,N82E16819103598
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.
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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
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Yes, in that case, I would go with the opty as well.
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lol i just noticed i misspelled that
.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 ?
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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/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103005
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103005