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Intel Xeon E3-1200
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For entry level servers.
Intel's Xeon E3-1200 Series processors are Intel's entry-level CPUs. If you are expecting a heavy workload for your servers, Xeon 5600s may even save you money because of their energy efficiency and performance boosts, requiring you to purchase fewer servers. Otherwise, for light and basic server workloads, consider the Xeon E3-1200 series.
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Great for small businesses on a budget.
The Xeon E3-1200 processor family has impressive features for its cost. They can even be used for HPC (high-performance computing) functions if you require them but are budget-constrained.
Intel Atom
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Special applications.
Intel Atom processors are not for everyone. If processing power is not a priority for your computing needs, Intel Atom CPUs are a viable choice. They are not powerful but are very cost-effective. Certain types of hosting companies, in particular, favor Atom-based servers.
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Very low power consumption.
Another benefit to Intel Atom processors is their extremely low energy use. Such a processor will typically consume less than a third of the power that the most energy-efficient Intel Xeon CPU would draw.
