the main (dummy) differences between conroe & xeon processors . . .

[khushy]

what are they - what are the main benefits for each etc etc

Khushy

 

[Will_3rd]

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conroe's dual core desktop chip
xeon quad core server chip, supposedly better at clocking due to higher quality silicon.

 

[Justintime]

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conroe's dual core desktop chip
xeon quad core server chip, supposedly better at clocking due to higher quality silicon.

Not in my experience, same clocking tbh as the average desktop chip. Xeon name is all Hype imho as how often do you realistically hear of a cpu crapping it or creating errors etc.. due to lesser quality silicon?

 

[drak3]

Xeon is designed to be run 24/7 full load for X years, while desktop chips are designed to be run casually and for X-Y years. This is were higher quality silicon comes into play, the lifespan of he chip.

ps: We talk about Years time here, and the average person will use a CPU only 2-3 years, so it is just on paper the difference. However, the OC potential should be better with a higher quality silicon, assuming all other factors are kept the same (Which is impossible).

 

[mmj_uk]

Might be wrong but I expect the server badged chips come from the middle of the wafer, where the yields are better.

 

[Will_3rd]

Not in my experience, same clocking tbh as the average desktop chip. Xeon name is all Hype imho as how often do you realistically hear of a cpu crapping it or creating errors etc.. due to lesser quality silicon?

Might be wrong but I expect the server badged chips come from the middle of the wafer, where the yields are better.

 

[Justintime]

Might be, but i've o'ced many a Core 2 based Xeon and found them no better, heat was not a real limiting factor as i'm finding with Quad Xeons and Q6600s.

 

[marscay]

there's really no compelling evidence the Xeons are of higher quality or are clocking any better.

of course the x3210 can be had for nicer price than Q6600 if you're happy with 8x multi and slightly slower stock speed.

 

[Jokester]

Yeah I haven't seen any evidence that they're clocking better either. Remember the Xeon that people are buying are the lower clock version compared to say the QX6700/6800 so there's no need for the "higher quality" silicon. If anything they're going to have to use the better clocking silicon for the £700 processors.

Jokester

 

[easyrider]

I dont think the 8x multi is a problem as heat will limit the clock over FSB.

My QX 6700 reached 70c full load under water @ 3.6ghz 1.375v