I'm about to build a new gaming PC and torn between two CPU sockets, LGA1155 and LGA1366.
I noticed that Xeon branded LGA1366 processors are generally much MUCH cheaper than similar performing i Series processors on the LGA1155 sockets. For example; I can easily find a Xeon X5675 for under $30. Meanwhile, an i7-3770 usually goes for around $75.
Now here's the interesting part. The X5675 has 6 cores, 12 threads whereas the i7-3770 has 4 cores, 8 threads. And according to GeekBench 4.0:
The i5-2300 (4-Cores w/o HT) also costs around $30-35, but its multi-core performance is no match for the X5675. Also, they both consume the same amount of power at 95W.
So, should I go with the Xeon or am I better off with an 1155 mobo?
Thanks!
I noticed that Xeon branded LGA1366 processors are generally much MUCH cheaper than similar performing i Series processors on the LGA1155 sockets. For example; I can easily find a Xeon X5675 for under $30. Meanwhile, an i7-3770 usually goes for around $75.
Now here's the interesting part. The X5675 has 6 cores, 12 threads whereas the i7-3770 has 4 cores, 8 threads. And according to GeekBench 4.0:
Processor | Single-Core | Multi-Core |
Xeon X5675 | 2,675 | 13,074 |
i7-3770 | 3,770 | 12,318 |
i5-2300 | 2,902 | 8,088 |
The i5-2300 (4-Cores w/o HT) also costs around $30-35, but its multi-core performance is no match for the X5675. Also, they both consume the same amount of power at 95W.
So, should I go with the Xeon or am I better off with an 1155 mobo?
Thanks!