Which CPU for SQL Server machine (Xeon, i5, i7, AMD Phenom)?
- by Tony_Henrich
I am going to build a full height server machine to be used for SQL Server 2008 64bit. I have $400 to spend for a CPU. Which CPU should I get among i5, i7, Xeon and Phenom in terms of performance. There are so many options and I am out of touch with the latest stuff. All I know I want something fast and works with DDR3 fast memory and works with some kind of fast system bus.
I don't care about overclocking, 3D & gfx benchmarks. The machine is not used for games and gfx apps.
Any recommendations?