Hey everyone! I'm curious about the ongoing debate between Intel Xeon and AMD EPYC processors. My boss is leaning toward Xeon, but I've been reading that EPYC might have the edge in terms of core counts and performance based on recent benchmarks. I want to know if EPYC has been stable over the last five years compared to Xeon. Are there any charts or data to back this up? And for those of you who've used EPYC, did you encounter any issues? Your experiences would really help me out!
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Honestly, with the rising costs of licensing and performance per core, it's hard to argue against EPYC these days. If you're running an open-source stack, it can save you a ton! Plus, from what I see, the EPYC architecture gives you much better performance relative to what you're paying. Just a better bang for your buck!
Absolutely agree! Licensing costs make a massive difference — I’ve seen it first-hand.
First off, you really need to figure out your specific requirements before deciding on the processor. Are you working in a VMware environment? That limits your options drastically since vMotion doesn't switch between Intel and AMD. Also, is the software you're using tuned for a certain CPU? If it’s optimized for Intel, that can be a dealbreaker for performance. AMD’s EPYC can outperform Intel in benchmarks and price, but that’s not the whole picture — stability and vendor support matter too. Honestly, you can’t just look at raw performance metrics and make a decision without considering all these factors!
Exactly! It's all about what fits your specific needs, not just the fastest CPU out there.
You nailed it. It’s all about continuity and getting the best fit for your existing systems.
We’ve also moved to EPYC servers entirely in production now. Frankly, I don’t have brand loyalty; I just want reliable servers that do the job at a good price. Everyone’s talking about performance benchmarks, but in reality, the difference in day-to-day tasks may not even be noticeable. With AMD’s price advantages, it’s a no-brainer for us!
True! If it's a general use case, I doubt anyone will notice which CPU brand you're on.
Couldn’t have said it better myself! Performance is key, but so is cost-effectiveness.
In our experience, we've been using EPYC for our virtual desktop infrastructure for the last few years and it's been smooth sailing after a few initial hiccups. Price and performance can't be beaten. Intel has its own perks, but if you need more cores and better price-for-performance, EPYC is the way to go!
We did a similar switch and honestly, I was surprised at how well EPYC handled everything.
Same here! Our transition was a breeze and there were no noticeable performance issues.
Exactly! Mix an expensive licensing model with a less-than-optimal hardware choice, and you'll regret it.