Intel Xeon vs Intel Core I7 for running games in several vmware workstations?

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What would be better for running bots and game clients in several vmware workstaions 24/7?

Core I7 is better for gaming while Xeon is better for multitasking, I'm so confused.
 
They're the same chip essentially. Assuming you're talking about desktop chips here...

i7's (non "K")
- quad core with hyperthreading
- has integrated graphics
- no overclocking

i7 "K" Processors
- as above, but allows for overclocking on the right motherboard and with the right cooler

Xeon E3 processors
- as above, but no overclocking
- most do NOT have integrated graphics - you'd need a PCIe graphics card
- support ECC RAM (which you probably don't need, but is used in servers for maximum reliability)