We compared two server CPUs: Intel Xeon E3 1290 with 4 cores 3.6GHz and Opteron 4310 EE with 4 cores 2.2GHz . You will find out which processor performs better in benchmark tests, key specifications, power consumption and more.
Main Differences
Intel Xeon E3 1290 's Advantages
Newer PCIe version (3 vs 2)
Higher base frequency (3.6GHz vs 2.2GHz)
Opteron 4310 EE 's Advantages
Released 1 years and 7 months late
Higher specification of memory (DDR3-1600 vs DDR3)