Core vs Xeon: Which Intel CPU should you choose?

By Desire Athow

Choosing between a Core or a Xeon processor is not as easy as one would think especially when there are literally hundreds of versions to choose from thanks to Intel convoluted strategy.

Sure, you are usually tied to what you want to do in the first place but it is not clear cut, especially as the introduction of new, cheaper Xeon processors has made it more attractive to gamers.

For the sake of simplicity, we’re not going to cover laptops or embedded models, focusing instead on the desktop and server models from the latest generation.

Core vs. Xeon: 9 things that differentiates them

1. The price

Xeon processors tend to be more expensive than core ones with a few notable exceptions though. The lower-speed Xeon E3 are as affordable as some Core i5 processors which make them attractive options for some niche markets (for example mobile workstations). Serious gamers might baulk at them because Xeon processors tend not to be very overclockable. But here’s the kicker: there is a massive second-hand market for Xeon processors, especially on eBay, which are far cheaper than the equivalent Core models.

2. The motherboard

Xeon motherboards are usually more expensive than their core counterparts. This is particularly true if you …read more

Source:: techradar.com – Computing Components