How to weigh the cost-effectiveness of server CPU when using a processor?

For many enterprise users, performance is not the primary factor for server selection. The most important indicator is low power consumption and capital budget. AMD's latest haolong 4100 series processor is developed and designed for such users. The 4100 series is a low-level version of The Magny-Cours codenamed mainiku core haolong 6100 series processor. Haolong 6100 has two versions: 8-core and 12-core. In contrast, the "Lisbon" haolong processor is only a single core.

AMD

However, although the "Lisbon" haolong processor using the C32 interface is positioned at the entry level, it has the same enhanced performance as the 6100 series that surpasses the "Istanbul" Six-core chip:

Supports DDR3 memory compatibility and low voltage)

Supports high-speed HyperTransport connections

Improved enhanced Idle Power Management Status C1E)

The dual-slot haolong 4100 may be supported to achieve a balance between a relatively low single-slot Xeon 3500/3600 series and a higher-priced dual-slot Xeon 5600 series. Next, we will compare the power consumption, price, and performance from three haolong and two Xeon processors.

Six-core haolong 4162EE nominal power consumption does not exceed 32W35W TDP), achieving an astonishing low power consumption level of 5 W per core ). The chip clock speed is 1.7 GHz and the price is about $316. Of course, you can also choose the first-level version-4164EE with a clock speed of 698 GHz, but its price is more than twice the price of USD ). Therefore, from the perspective of power consumption and price, this product cannot be shortlisted. Except for the low clock speed, the only drawback of 4162EE is that the HT3 connection is only 2GT/s instead of 6.4GT/s.

If you still think that this CPU is expensive, you can choose another AMD quad-core haolong 4122 processor with a GHz clock speed. This product supports dual-slot and is priced at $99. According to AMD official data, the average power consumption of 4122 processors is 75W95W TDP ). You may also choose a 2.6 GHz $4130125 at a slightly higher price), while the 4130 performance is 15-4122 higher than the 18% performance, which is very cost-effective.

Many users want to find the optimal balance between power consumption, throughput, single-thread performance, and price.The six-core 174 GHz haolong mirror he may meet your needs, and its price is only US dollars. AMD claims that the average power consumption of this product is 50 W, the maximum is 65 W.

Intel

Most of Intel's product lines are positioned in the middle and high-end. The cheapest Xeon E5603 processor is $188, clock speed is 1.6 GHz, and does not have Hyper-Threading function, L3 is 4 MB, power consumption is 80 W. Such a product may even cause us to doubt whether it is worthwhile to be selected in terms of low power consumption and low price.

In this way, the Xeon E5606 "Westmere" kernel, clock speed of 2.13 GHz, L3 is 8 MB, does not support HT) may be more worth choosing. The E5506 based on the old Gainestown/Nehalem architecture also has a good overall performance. Its clock speed is 2.13 GHz, and L3 is 4 MB. However, based on past experience, the performance of this product may be 10%-20% worse than that of E5606. Therefore, haolong processor must be much better than the old Xeon chip.

Low-Power intel chip prices are generally relatively high. According to Intel, the "slowest" low-power chip may not belong to Xeon L5630. It provides Hyper-Threading, quad-core, clock speed of 2.13 GHz, L3 is 12 MB, and power consumption is only 40 w tdp. However, the price is USD 550, which is less cost-effective than haolong processor products.

To sum up, due to the positioning problem of Intel Xeon, AMD is better in this field. In combination with performance, power consumption, and price, we may be able to get more inspiration from our haolong processor.