There are a number of threads mentioning using an X3350 in place of a Q9450. I had always thought that Xeons were more stable but also slower than mainstream processors. I had also thought that Xeons were much more expensive than mainstream processors, and required a different chipset (and I know that this is not the case for the X3350). I have looked at the brief specifications on the Intel web site, and can see no obvious differences between them - but surely there must be some difference(?).
I was intending to pair a Q9450 with an Abit IP35 Pro for a desktop/workstation, but I'm now wondering whether I should consider an X3350 instead. I'd be really grateful if someone could explain:
I was intending to pair a Q9450 with an Abit IP35 Pro for a desktop/workstation, but I'm now wondering whether I should consider an X3350 instead. I'd be really grateful if someone could explain:
- what compatibility issues might arise
- what the differences in performance would be for a workstation used primarily for photo-editing, without any overclocking