timw4mail

Is there an advantage to an Opteron for desktop applications over a Phenom, or would it be better to have a Phenom?

The Master Chief

Opteron is a server CPU, get a phenom. 9950, with sb750.

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timw4mail

My question is whether that would have an performance improvement/detriment over a Phenom.

Teufle

Hope this helps.
http://forums.amd.com/forum/messagev...threadid=89945

Looks like a new Operon would be Superior unless you wanted to game etc (and the Phenom is said to be better for multitasking)

OrphanShadow

Opterons are Built like Bombshelters. They are made to withstand higher heat levels than desktop processors for more prolonged periods of time. They are also internally optimized to handle workstation loads better and more efficiently.

Phenoms are Built for the everyman. They are optimized for media, games, stuff like that.

Personally, I would say go for the Phenom, as what you get from the premiums the opterons carry isnt enough to warrant buying it when a phenom would do the same job cheaper.

If you just like the idea of a server chip, or you want to experiment with overclocking, then go for the opty. But bear in mind the differences in performance will be minimal to none.

Be very careful with the information in that thread as it isnt exactly up to date (They are talking about the older, B2 stepping phenoms).

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timw4mail

Opterons use the AM2(+) socket like the Phenom, doesn't it?

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OrphanShadow

The budapest cores (Quads) use AM2+.

The older Dual's just have standard AM2+

Also, just for comparison:

Opteron 1354 2.2Ghz

Phenom 9550 2.2Ghz

You can check the respective overclocks you can get from those chips in my phenom overclocking guide. Links in the sig

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RonindeBeatrice

Virtually this same thread popped up the other day, but in the Intel section.


AM2+ opterons will be very little different than their AM2+ Phenom counterparts. The only difference you'll likely notice is a little lighter wallet.

Get a Phenom.

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logan

Yep, the reason that the opterons are "built like bombshelters" is because they use higher quality silcon and the like, which allows them to be much more reliable under stress., although personally, I don't think the price difference is worth it for the average user.

Good luck

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opty165

dont forget that the TDP is lower on the opty's, 75w i think, and i saw a 55w 1.8ghz



i miss my opty 165 sometimes

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