Best cpu Per Core?

[littlepigboy5]

Just for fun I am setting up a dual cpu gaming system with the asus z10pe-d8 on pcpartpicker (not in real life holy balls thats expensive), and I was wondering what the strongest intel cpu is per core that supports a dual cpu setup.  i'm pretty sure only xeons support this, so which 2011-3 xeon has the strongest cores?

Thanks

[Vek1313]

The one Linus tried doing in a vid recently.

[littlepigboy5]

The one Linus tried doing in a vid recently.

2699 v3 is the most powerful processor, but that is because it has 18 cores, 36 threads, not because it's individual cores are strong.  as i am building a gaming rig on pcpartpicker, i am not looking for most powerful because of how many cores, I am looking for which cpu has the most powerful cores.

[Sam Z Man]

2699 v3 is the most powerful processor, but that is because it has 18 cores, 36 threads, not because it's individual cores are strong.  as i am building a gaming rig on pcpartpicker, i am not looking for most powerful because of how many cores, I am looking for which cpu has the most powerful cores.

Haswell refresh with a overclock.

[SkywardKkalox]

5960x has the most power per core atm.

[Thx And Bye]

As far as my knowledge goes, the i7-4790K has the strongest cores atm. And if you OC you can't do any better single core wise right now.

[Godlygamer23]

Are you looking to overclock?

[Vek1313]

2699 v3 is the most powerful processor, but that is because it has 18 cores, 36 threads, not because it's individual cores are strong.  as i am building a gaming rig on pcpartpicker, i am not looking for most powerful because of how many cores, I am looking for which cpu has the most powerful cores.

Bruh, it was a joke. I would never recommend getting a CPU like that unless it is given to you because why not use it then.

[zanthros]

Define "Strongest" as many of the processors in the family have similar strengths and weaknesses  and bandwidths. The question is ambiguous.

[Godlygamer23]

Define "Strongest" as many of the processors in the family have similar strengths and weaknesses  and bandwidths. The question is ambiguous.

If you're comparing one core across the same architecture between different CPUs, the difference in speed usually comes from the clock speed.*

 

 

*Again, if the architecture is the same.

[zanthros]

If you're comparing one core across the same architecture between different CPUs, the difference in speed usually comes from the clock speed.*

 

 

*Again, if the architecture is the same.

 

Agreed. But the question still is ambiguous as it leave it up to the individual to define "strongest" Like "what is the strongest processor in a high heat environment vs what processor is the strongest overclocker for bandwidth or speed? this could possibility denote different processors as well. 

Some games can take advantage of multi-core/multi-threaded processors while others may not. Almost all (contemporary games ) take advantage of a better GPU over the CPU but then again it depends on the specific game. That is why I say the question is ambiguous.

[CalculuS]

Idk why you guys are talking about consumer chips, he specifically said which xeon was the fastest.

 

Which is indeed the one Linus used in his video.

 

Right after that comes the 2695v3 and the X5650.

[Godlygamer23]

Agreed. But the question still is ambiguous as it leave it up to the individual to define "strongest" Like "what is the strongest processor in a high heat environment vs what processor is the strongest overclocker for bandwidth or speed? this could possibility denote different processors as well. 

Some games can take advantage of multi-core/multi-threaded processors while others may not. Almost all (contemporary games ) take advantage of a better GPU over the CPU but then again it depends on the specific game. That is why I say the question is ambiguous.

But we are comparing core per core. Multi-threaded application support is meaningless if we're only using one core. If you're looking at each individual core and the architecture is the same, clock speed will determine the performance difference between the two.

[zanthros]

Idk why you guys are talking about consumer chips, he specifically said which xeon was the fastest.

 

Which is indeed the one Linus used in his video.

 

Right after that comes the 2695v3 and the X5650.

Well like I said: define the parameters for the "strongest" I can pick up a nice cold drink yet a processor cannot. Does that make me stronger? My truck can carry a ton of crap and I cannot. Does that make my truck stronger? The old intel 8086 processors required 5Volts to work that is higher than the xeons that are being mentioned. Higher voltage= stronger? Really? I am going to get offf of the troll soapbox and let it rest with saying: without a clear definition of "stronger" the question is ambiguous.

It is really a just for fun question anyway with no prize at the end. 

[Godlygamer23]

Well like I said: define the parameters for the "strongest" I can pick up a nice cold drink yet a processor cannot. Does that make me stronger? My truck can carry a ton of crap and I cannot. Does that make my truck stronger? The old intel 8086 processors required 5Volts to work that is higher than the xeons that are being mentioned. Higher voltage= stronger? Really? I am going to get offf of the troll soapbox and let it rest with saying: without a clear definition of "stronger" the question is ambiguous.

It is really a just for fun question anyway with no prize at the end. 

You cannot compare the two. You have the ability to pick objects up. A CPU cannot - it only calculates. Even so, things become complicated because you can look at relative strength or absolute strength. An ant can pick up 10x its own weight. Can you? Does that mean it's stronger? Relatively speaking, yes. Absolutely speaking? No.

[zanthros]

You cannot compare the two. You have the ability to pick objects up. A CPU cannot - it only calculates. Even so, things become complicated because you can look at relative strength or absolute strength. An ant can pick up 10x its own weight. Can you? Does that mean it's stronger? Relatively speaking, yes. Absolutely speaking? No.

BINGO!

 

Define the parameters for "strongest" especially when part of the parameters = XEON 2011-3 series. and you are looking at using only one core. That's a lot of overkill.

​Kinda like having a Maserati and your 3 meter long driveway is the only paved road in existence. 

[littlepigboy5]

BINGO!

 

Define the parameters for "strongest" especially when part of the parameters = XEON 2011-3 series. and you are looking at using only one core. That's a lot of overkill.

​Kinda like having a Maserati and your 3 meter long driveway is the only paved road in existence. 

 

You cannot compare the two. You have the ability to pick objects up. A CPU cannot - it only calculates. Even so, things become complicated because you can look at relative strength or absolute strength. An ant can pick up 10x its own weight. Can you? Does that mean it's stronger? Relatively speaking, yes. Absolutely speaking? No.

 

Idk why you guys are talking about consumer chips, he specifically said which xeon was the fastest.

 

Which is indeed the one Linus used in his video.

 

Right after that comes the 2695v3 and the X5650.

ok so my refined question is what is the best single threaded performance lga 2011-3 xeon

[CalculuS]

ok so my refined question is what is the best single threaded performance lga 2011-3 xeon

 

2697v3

[zanthros]

Question predetermines the answer. single threaded tests are so last decade........

[zanthros]

If the question was posed as such that it would be inclusive of all processors then there would be room for discussion and the proof in the pudding so to speak. For example: If you ask "what is the best processor to use for cinebench rendering with one core?" The answer would be the core i7-4790K. (Ref:  http://techreport.com/review/27018/intel-xeon-e5-2687w-v3-processor-reviewed/6)

The question limits the answer to an Xeon family of just 27 processors and asking without a specific benchmark in mind predetermines the answer to one processor. The one with the fastest base speed. If the question is posed with the "turbo boot" variable the the answer would be limited to two processors. (E5-2697v3 and the E5-2699v3 as the turbo boost clock speed is the same , the architecture is the same and the cache is the same as well.

 

The devil is in the details................ so they say. Thanks