We compared two server CPUs: Intel Xeon E5649 with 6 cores 2.533GHz and Opteron 6348 with 12 cores 2.8GHz . You will find out which processor performs better in benchmark tests, key specifications, power consumption and more.
Main Differences
Intel Xeon E5649 's Advantages
Larger L3 cache size (12MB vs 8MB)
Lower TDP (80W vs 115W)
Opteron 6348 's Advantages
Released 1 years and 9 months late
Higher specification of memory (DDR3-1866 vs DDR3)