Quick Question

[Nano Adam]

So, I have decided to build my server by myself. My question is that if I was to get a CPU from 2016. Would it have any difference from an 2018 CPU? 

 

Thanks! 

[r2724r16]

6 minutes ago, ammar_code said:

My question is that if I was to get a CPU from 2016. Would it have any difference from an 2018 CPU? 

Depends on the specific CPUs.

[Enderman]

Uh, it's the model of CPU that matters not the year...

[Nano Adam]

1 minute ago, r2724r16 said:

Depends on the specific CPUs.

Like: https://www.microcenter.com/product/602028/intel-core-i5-9400f-desktop-processor-6-core-up-to-41ghz-without-processor-graphics-lga1151-(intel-300-series-chipset)

 

vs

 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007H29FPA?tag=pcpapi-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1

[Nano Adam]

2 minutes ago, Enderman said:

Uh, it's the model of CPU that matters not the year...

Thanks!

[Windows7ge]

Depends what CPU's we're comparing here but it's common when the years pass that CPU manufacturers add features and improve efficiency in their products so likely yes.

 

If we're comparing the same CPU it may be a different revision where older revisions had bugs. Kind of like the Intel E5-2670v1 for example.

[Nano Adam]

Just now, Windows7ge said:

Depends what CPU's we're comparing here but it's common when the years pass that CPU manufacturers add features and improve efficiency in their products so likely yes.

 

If we're comparing the same CPU it may be a different revision where older revisions had bugs. Kind of like the Intel E5-2670v1 for example.

Thanks!

[Windows7ge]

3 minutes ago, ammar_code said:

Like: https://www.microcenter.com/product/602028/intel-core-i5-9400f-desktop-processor-6-core-up-to-41ghz-without-processor-graphics-lga1151-(intel-300-series-chipset)

 

vs

 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007H29FPA?tag=pcpapi-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1

What is this server going to do? Is it going to do something heavily multi-threaded? Do you need ECC memory? Do you need quad-channel? Do you need 40 PCI_e lanes?

 

You're actually comparing a 2012 CPU to a 2019 CPU. Not 2016 to 2018. Depending on what this server is going to do the 2019 CPU will likely be better.

[Windows7ge]

2 minutes ago, Windows7ge said:

What is this server going to do? Is it going to do something heavily multi-threaded? Do you need ECC memory? Do you need more than 128GB of RAM? Do you need quad-channel? Do you need 40 PCI_e lanes?

 

You're actually comparing a 2012 CPU to a 2019 CPU. Not 2016 to 2018. Depending on what this server is going to do the 2019 CPU will likely be better.

 

[Nano Adam]

18 minutes ago, Windows7ge said:

 

The server will be running a Windows 10 VM that will be doing like Microsoft Office stuff then we will just use the server to store maybe some media and all. This server will be for home use. 

[Windows7ge]

14 minutes ago, ammar_code said:

The server will be running a Windows 10 VM that will be doing like Microsoft Office stuff then we will just use the server to store maybe some media and all. This server will be for home use. 

Then I guess it's up to you weather you want to play with modern hardware or older "more powerful" hardware. I myself would look for a LGA1151 Xeon so you can have a taste of both.

 

NOTE: To get all the server-like features (ECC memory support/IPMI/etc) you'll need a server/workstation-like motherboard as well.

[Jarsky]

You don't need a powerful CPU for those tasks at all, you could easily go with an older used Core i5 platform or a Ryzen 3.

Personally I avoid Core parts with letters on the end (like F or T) as they are less featured (other than the K series). In your case, the F series do not have integrated GPU, so not really ideal for server as you then need to buy a dedicated GPU.