xeon 2.4 compared to P4 2.4 difference?

[JCROCCO]

Is there any big advantage to use the XEON 2.4 instead of the P4 2.4? The cost difference may be about $100 or so, but whats the difference in speeds. (heard that the speeds arent the same)

is newer always better?

 

[lifeguard1999]

The FSB of the Xeon 2.4 is lower (533 vs. 800). However the Xeon can run in dual processor motherboards.

 

[Duvie]

I know they both have HT enabled but I believe the older 2.4 xeon could have the older HT version...I am sure there was a rework or revision of it though I can't remember if there was a noticeable improvement other then possible bug fixes.

Yes the newer p4 2.4c has an 800fsb and the 2.4 800 will be better in a comparison as the p4 loves the bandwidth. Couple that with a Dual-Channel pc3200 setup and the memory bandwidth is considerably better.


Cost is a factor as well as the advanatge of dual processors will cost you more in adding the second cpu as well as the dual mobos run higher priced??? 2 xeons will be seen as 2 physical cpus and 4 logical cpus so that could be nice in some HT enabled apps....daul cpu rigs are seen more for workstation pcs (video and CAD) and less so for gaming....

Update: I think the xeon may have some added cache as well....however in a review I read back when the p4c's arrived it didn't make the difference the higher bus and memory bandwidth made...


Also ocing!!! I don't think you may have the luck ocing the xeon like the new p4c's...

 

[Camofrog]

Originally posted by: Duvie
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Also ocing!!! I don't think you may have the luck ocing the xeon like the new p4c's...

I gotta agree there.........