Xeon CPU replacement - E5-2680v4 VS E5-2683v4 VS E5-2695v4

[statikdabaws]

Hi everyone,

I currently have a server with an E5-2643 v4 CPU but I need to upgrade and since the server is still under warranty I can only buy CPU available from the manufacturer. The CPU I currently have is no longer available and I need something equivalent or better. I plan on buying 2 CPUs. The server is currently running Xen Server with 6 VM's. Of those VM there are 2 Terminal servers used by about 25 users each, a Pervasive database server, a fileserver / DC, a Windows 10 computer. Eventually, we plan on running more VM's plus more resources will be needed for the current VM's overtime. Which CPU should I get and why?

Thanks ya'll.

[Mixeur]

2683 & 2695 have same frequency but 2695 has 2 more cores => 2695 is the best choice for me if the price is not a problem. Otherwise, in any case ther will be big differences with your current CPUs.

[statikdabaws]

Hi,

Thanks for your input. C'est bien apprécié. I chose the 2695. Since the frequency is less on the 2695 vs the 2643 will I have to allocate more CPU's to my VM's to compensate or although the frequency is less the specs of the CPU are better per core?

Thanks

[Mixeur]

Cores are the same between all Xeons v4, so less frequency / core, less performance. So if the users tasks are cpu intensive, you can allocate more cpus by VM, yes, it will compensate (if the applications are multithreaded of course).

[statikdabaws]

Hi guys,

Never had a chance to reply back. Thanks for all your input, ya'll greatly helped. I received the CPU's last ween but haven't had a chance to install them but will send feedback once they're installed.

Thanks and stay safe.