Intel Xeon vs Intel Core I7 for running games in several vmware workstations?

[exiledbot]

What would be better for running bots and game clients in several vmware workstaions 24/7?

Core I7 is better for gaming while Xeon is better for multitasking, I'm so confused.

 

[rolli59]

Core I7 and XEON of the same architecture will handle both things identically if running at the same clockspeed.

 

[rhysiam]

They're the same chip essentially. Assuming you're talking about desktop chips here...

i7's (non "K")
- quad core with hyperthreading
- has integrated graphics
- no overclocking

i7 "K" Processors
- as above, but allows for overclocking on the right motherboard and with the right cooler

Xeon E3 processors
- as above, but no overclocking
- most do NOT have integrated graphics - you'd need a PCIe graphics card
- support ECC RAM (which you probably don't need, but is used in servers for maximum reliability)