Server Hardware Selection

[Ommina]

Good morning!

I'm setting up a server. My choices are an i5 650 3.2GHz, or an i5 2400 3.1GHz. 8GB RAM on each (though the RAM speed could be different, I should check), and whichever wins will get the SSD.

The 2400 is the stronger chip, but I'm sure I read somewhere (perhaps even here) that base GHz is what really counts for the purposes of a modded MC server, which makes the 650 a better choice.

For what it's worth, on the single core benchmark here, the 2400 wins.

So! Which do I choose? 1.7.10 world, 140mods (ish). Probably only two players. Three is possible, but I'd be surprised.

Many thanks!

 

[Harvest88]

Yes your somewhat correct about the Ghz but it's not the only factor in determining CPU single threaded performance. You want a CPU that goes at least 3.0Ghz and both of them exceeds that and according to Passmark these are the outcomes
i 5 650 and i5 2400 have the following ratings
1319, 1718
So yes the i5 2400 would be the CPU of choice even though it's slower.