Just as good as the e8400?

I hope I'm not overlooking something obvious here, but specs, Google searches and a few posts here and there have led me to conclude that the Intel Xeon E3110 is exactly the same as the e8400, just renamed and rebranded for the server market. Here's the crucial difference: it's in stock at Buy.com (and probably elsewhere) and up to $50 dollars cheaper after the Google Checkout discount. I paid 189 just a few minutes ago, with free shipping. From what I've read, it doesn't seem to have any issues working on whatever MB you planned to run your e8400 on. Supposedly it overclocks just as well, though since I'm only going for an easy 3.6, that doesn't concern me as much as some. When it arrives I'll be doing a fresh build I've been planning for months, so I'll see how well it goes with my GA-P35-DS3L.

Seems almost too good to be true, but here you go: http://www.buy.com/prod/dual-core- [...] 78623.html

I have no idea. Anyone know?

A lot of other forum have discussion about them being identical.
Seems like there has got to be some sorta difference....huh. Very interesting.

Edit: the Xeon may not have "Intel Advanced Digital Media Boost"

All I can find.

OK More:

http://compare.intel.com/pcc/showc [...] ture=en-US

http://compare.intel.com/pcc/showc [...] ture=en-US

Appears that they are a different sSpec number, and the XEON will only work with server chipsets.

And aren't all Xeons LGA771 and not LGA775? That would pose a problem as the pin layout is different and I always doubt a server chip will work on a desktop chipset.

Yea...but might as well give it a shot while you have it..just to see?

It's the same chip in a different colored box.
Intel has done this in the past. I'll bet that even the HSF looks identical to the E8400, just like the original Conroes had Xeon 3xxx sisters. Unlike AMD where Opty's seemed binned for better OC and carried higher prices than their respective Athlons, the Intel chips act the same. The spec SLAPL vs. SLAPM appears meaningless.

Im sorry to point a finger, but all of the information on Intel's website directly conflicts with your statement.

They employ a lot of the same design but there are several difference in the instruction sets, voltage limits, thermal thresholds, and chipset compatibilty. Please review the intel spec sheets more carefully before you provide false information that could lead someone into making a poor purchase choice.

Also, OP, Microcenter has been selling the E8400 for $189-$199 on their website. Just get it there.

http://www.microcenter.com/single_ [...] id=0281097

I bought the E 8400 from newegg. I have it on an Asus P5N-E SLI mobo. I did have to update the bios to the new 0803 version. So far it has exceeded my expectations. I had it at 3.6 and it was very stable, temps hovered around 40 degrees c. I would highly recommend this cpu to anyone wanting a real bang for their buck.

Okay, so it looks like my initial hunch was right, this really is the e8400 in disguise. This chip got a lot of attention yesterday, and it looks like it's also sold out now that people have caught on.

Check out this review/test here: http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/for [...] m?t=914731

Unfortunately everybody overlooked the fact that the Gigabyte P35-DS3L doesn't support the Xeon processor. http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Support [...] uctID=2629

Very interesting. So intel's spec sheet is still filled the marketing tactics to attempt to prevent this kind of thing.

Go figure.

I bought an E8400 from an ebay retailer and had it 2 days later. I believe I paid $209 but they at least had it in stock.

http://www.mwave.com/mwave/Skusear [...] ia=BA24501

This is the store but it looks like the price has gone up a bit. Either way, it is well worth the money.