CPU: Explain the different use cases

[Thor]

So currently I have one machine with an i7 6th Gen and another with a AMD FX-9370

I am interesting in getting myself a powerhouse but small box, as my current towers are all CoolerMaster Haf X boxes they are massive, If I could have it my way I would buy a all in one PC.

Anyway I saw this machine now:



What does a Xeon Processor get used for Pros and cons?

My needs:

I do a bit of everything on these machines
Coding
video and photo editing ( Adobe CC Suite )
Heavy chrome usage, 40 odd tabs at a time is not uncommon
Only game I play is dota

Would a Xeon be up for it? Can someone do a Pros and cons for me?

 

[ViciousClone]

http://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Intel-Core-i7-2600-vs-Intel-Core-i5-2500K/620vs619

I use this site to compare the models

 

[DrJohnZoidberg]

There is not really any reason to get a Xeon processor outside a server environment unless it's a lot cheaper than the Core counterpart with the same performance.

This video does a good job explaining which CPU you should choose:

[video=youtube_share;toZ_t88bPBU]https://youtu.be/toZ_t88bPBU[/video]

 

[Thor]

Sweet stuff thanks so much!!! This makes my decision easier to as I will just go get a NUC with a massive core i7

 

[garyc]

I am interesting in getting myself a powerhouse but small box

I used to have a T7500 at work. The box is massive and it takes a strong(ish) person to lift one.

These machines are not about the Xeon itself, but rather the overall workstation hardware. They are meant to run maxed out for extended periods of time. Ours often run for hours or sometimes days with the CPU at 100%. Consumer level computers tend to give reliability issues under these conditions. Under domestic / gaming use you will not be subjecting the machine to this sort of loading, so the workstation hardware is not needed.

 

[Thor]

I used to have a T7500 at work. The box is massive and it takes a strong(ish) person to lift one.

These machines are not about the Xeon itself, but rather the overall workstation hardware. They are meant to run maxed out for extended periods of time. Ours often run for hours or sometimes days with the CPU at 100%. Consumer level computers tend to give reliability issues under these conditions. Under domestic / gaming use you will not be subjecting the machine to this sort of loading, so the workstation hardware is not needed.

Thanks that does makes sense.

 

[cguy]

In addition to what was said above, Xeons will typically have better support for multi-socket setups (not sure to what extent non-Xeon consumer chips support this at all these days -- I know that my 6700K doesn't have any QPI links), often have more L3 cache per core, support more cores, and sometimes even have additional instructions.