X3350 or Q9450

[prime81]

I know these chips are identical, but is there any evidence that the Xeon counterparts are clocking as well as the Q's?

Looking at the specs on Intel's website it shows a VID of 1.212 where as the Q are .85-1.3625.

As my E3110 has served me well, I am very tempted to go with Xeon's but still wanted to ask everyone's opinion.

So.... X3350 or Q9450? That is the question!

 

[orion456]

It seems the Xeon's are running hotter. But until the temperature reading problems of these new chips are sorted out it won't be known for sure. I think you are best to wait for some more definitive answer.

Meantime consider a Q6600 which is about to be cheaper and seems to have a bit more OC potential.

I think the only reason to consider the Q9450 is reduced energy consumption and reduced heat output unless you have a specific SSE4 application when you can get a 40% gain.

 

[prime81]

I've already got a decent Q6600 G0, she's very capable of 4ghz.... just never had the cooling to keep it there. My E3110 runs great, 4ghz 500 x 8 with VID of 1.1125 in coretemp. My original plan was to grab a X3360 but I don't feel the .5 multi is worth the extra $200. However with your heat analysis that could be exactly why the Xeon's have a higher thermal spec as they may run hotter.