AMD Opteron 2382 vs Intel Xeon E5504
Both are old quad-core server chips from around 2009, so buy on platform, not on speed. The Opteron 2382 is the faster chip on paper: 2.6 GHz versus 2.0 GHz, 6 MB cache versus 4 MB, and a lower 75 W TDP versus 80 W. The Xeon E5504 only makes sense if you already own a Socket LGA1366 board, since the Opteron needs AMD's Socket F (1207).
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AMD Opteron 2382
AMD Opteron Quad-Core 2382 2.6GHz Processor
Choose the Opteron 2382 if you have a Socket F board and want the higher clock speed, more cache and lower power draw.
Pros
- Higher clock speed: 2.6 GHz versus 2.0 GHz
- 6 MB cache, 2 MB more than the Xeon
- Lower TDP at 75 W
- Cheaper secondhand than most LGA1366 Xeons
Cons
What separates them
| AMD Opteron 2382 | Intel Xeon E5504 | |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | Socket F (1207) | Socket LGA1366 |
| Clock speed | 2.6 GHz | 2.0 GHz |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 4 MB |
| TDP | 75 W | 80 W |
| Memory support | DDR2 registered memory | DDR3 memory |
| Cores and threads | 4 cores, 4 threads | 4 cores, 4 threads |
| Platform era | AMD server boards, roughly 2008-2010 | Intel server boards, roughly 2009-2011 |
Price history
- AMD Opteron 2382: lowest $175.00 on Nov 3 at Global One Technology.
- Intel Xeon E5504: lowest $92.00 on Nov 3 at Global One Technology.
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AMD Opteron 2382
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Specs compared
| Spec | AMD Opteron 2382 | Intel Xeon E5504 |
|---|---|---|
| Number Of Cores | Quad-core | Quad-core |
| Clock Speed | 2.6 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Cache Memory | 6 MB cache memory | 4 MB cache memory |
| TDP | 75 watts | 80 watts |
| Socket Type | — | Socket LGA1366 |
Questions and answers
- Which is faster, the Opteron 2382 or the Xeon E5504?
- The Opteron 2382. It runs at 2.6 GHz against 2.0 GHz and has 6 MB of cache against 4 MB, so it wins on both clock speed and cache.
- Can I put the Xeon E5504 in an Opteron board?
- No. The Xeon uses Socket LGA1366 and the Opteron uses Socket F (1207). The two sockets are not compatible, so the board decides which chip you can buy.
- Which one uses less power?
- The Opteron 2382, at a 75 W TDP versus 80 W for the Xeon E5504. The gap is small, so board and memory power draw will matter more.
- Is the Xeon E5504 worth buying over the Opteron?
- Only if you already have an LGA1366 board. On raw specs the Opteron is better, but a cheap Xeon plus an existing board can cost less than hunting down a Socket F board and DDR2 memory.
- Do either of these support hyper-threading?
- No. Both are 4-core, 4-thread chips. Hyper-threading on the Xeon 5500 line starts with models above the E5504.
- What memory does each need?
- The Opteron 2382 pairs with DDR2 registered memory on Socket F boards. The Xeon E5504 uses DDR3 memory on LGA1366 boards, which is easier and cheaper to buy now.