Which server is more powerfull

[itdevil]

Hi How are you?

I am looking to buy/rent a new server. I found 2 interesting deals, But i am bit confused which one to get.

Server 1

CPU1: Intel Xeon 2.8 Ghz (Dual Core)
CPU2: Intel Xeon 2.8 Ghz (Dual Core)
RAM: 2GB DDR ECC
HDD1: 160GB 7,200RPM HDD
Bandwidth: 2000GB
Switch Port: 100 MbitServer 2

Core2Duo E6650
2GB DDR2 RAM
320GB 7.2K RPM SATA HDD
1500 Gigs Bandwidth
100Mbps Port
Can anyone tell which one is more powerful and better performing server ? I think its XEON but the new terms from Intel are confusing.

Sincerely,
ITDevil

[StrongMotive]

What is the speed on the Core2Duo? 2.13 GHz? Then if so, the xeon is more powerful, but you must also consider that DDR2 ram is an improvement on DDR, I think overall they will have a very similar performance.

[jason|xoxide]

What is the speed on the Core2Duo? 2.13 GHz? Then if so, the xeon is more powerful, but you must also consider that DDR2 ram is an improvement on DDR, I think overall they will have a very similar performance.

The Xeon is NOT faster, not by a long shot. Those Xeon chips are Netburst architecture (old and busted) and the Core2Duo is Core architecture (new hotness). While not a server-class chip, the Core2Duo is going to stomp the Xeons.

[itdevil]

I forget to mention before the both XEON CPU are Dual core... Both of these offer i got have $10 difference... and i mainly looking in faster stable server which wouldn't need to change/upgrade for a year or more.

[jason|xoxide]

I forget to mention before the both XEON CPU are Dual core... Both of these offer i got have $10 difference... and i mainly looking in faster stable server which wouldn't need to change/upgrade for a year or more.

Well, then in that case the gap is a lot closer. In some workloads the 4 Netburst cores will outrun the 2 Core cores (DB usage) and in others the Core CPU will be faster (web services).

How much bandwidth do you need for your site? If more than 1TB/month then you may want to go with the Xeon system as it has a higher allowance and would allow for more growth of traffic.

[Masiello]

Core2DUO is more faster than XEON. Anyway the XEON is used for server Core2Duo and Dual Core are used for workstation.

[Masiello]

Well, then in that case the gap is a lot closer. In some workloads the 4 Netburst cores will outrun the 2 Core cores (DB usage) and in others the Core CPU will be faster (web services).

How much bandwidth do you need for your site? If more than 1TB/month then you may want to go with the Xeon system as it has a higher allowance and would allow for more growth of traffic.
I agree with you.

[James-A]

Yeah, Core2DUO is faster and will perform better than Intel Xeon.

What you are planning to host on the server?