We compared two server CPUs: Intel Xeon X5677 with 4 cores 3.466GHz 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 X5677 's Advantages
Higher base frequency (3.466GHz vs 2.2GHz)
Larger L3 cache size (12MB vs 8MB)
Opteron 4310 EE 's Advantages
Released 2 years and 9 months late
Higher specification of memory (DDR3-1600 vs DDR3)