Which CPU is better for Proxmox, E3-1230v3 or E5-2620v3?

sonic

I'm going to build server to run Proxmox, which CPU is better?

This is the first time i own dedicated server, i want to install Proxmox under Debian 8 then split into some small VPS. How do i secure my dedi after install Promox?

stefeman

I would go for that E5 all the way over that E3.

antondedis

E5 - it's 2 processors platform, E3 - 1 processor, so E5 will be more cute )

teamacc

E5 has more cores (6 vs 4) and a slightly higher total passmark score.

However, the E3 has about 25% better per-core performance.

So this all depends on your workload. You want to run single-threaded applications? Get the E3. You want >32gb of ram? Got to use the E5.

All in all, it mostly comes down to cost. Go with the cheapest option.

msg7086

Usually provider charge about 2x on that E5 than E3. Make sure you check the price tag first.

Virpus

What exactly are you looking to run on the server? This may effect the answer slightly

bacloud

E5 is much better, true server CPU. E3 is like budget server CPU version.

Hxxx

Is the opposite. [on a VM shop]

@msg7086 said:
Usually provider charge about 2x on that E5 than E3. Make sure you check the price tag first.

msg7086

@Hxxx said:
Is the opposite.

I'm talking about the host server charged by a dedi provider.