CPU/Mobo server cpu vs desktop cpu for workstation

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I want to setup a workstation with proxmox and wonder if a server cpu with ECC RAM(less geekbench score) is better than desktop cpus like 12400f which is the best in the market right now in the range of Rs 8000? I also see refurbished workstations so how compareable these are?
 
Why not go with Workstation class setup (eg: Threadripper or Intel Xeon W)?

Edit: Saw what is required for Proxmox setup. If you need to run lot of containers and web servers, 5950X based setup will be absolute VFM. Dirt cheap parts, lot of options but you lose upgrade path. Next best would be the 7950X.
 
they are costly and not in my budget. looking for something under/around 50k
Go for 5950x based setup then. Absolute VFM. Lot of cores and parts are dead cheap in used market as well. You may have to extend your budget a bit. In case of strict budget limitation, if you already have a setup based on 12400F, no point in trying to upgrade if your current setup is running without any issues.,
 
do you think it will perform better in virtualization compare to 13600kf?
 
do you think it will perform better in virtualization compare to 13600kf?
Get whichever is cheaper. You will not find too much of a performance difference between these two and both seem to be pretty stable platforms for Proxmox. Check on Proxmox subreddit about compatibility for your use case.
 
i am looking for more information using a system with more cores or more performance considering cpu price is same for both,
 
Vaguely remember reading about Intel 13th & 14th gen k series CPUs crashing, hope it's not relevant here.
 
Are only going to be setting up a server or are you planning on heavy GPU workloads as well?
 
What are you planning to run on it? How many VMs? Etc
 
setting up few docker based apps, one windows, one linux mint and few testing apps. as i will be the single user, the load will remain low most of the time.
 
setting up few docker based apps, one windows, one linux mint and few testing apps. as i will be the single user, the load will remain low most of the time.
Those can be supported by a desktop cpu. Hell even a laptop or one of the Tiny PCs will suffice.
 
setting up few docker based apps, one windows, one linux mint and few testing apps. as i will be the single user, the load will remain low most of the time.
Get a 12600F or something similar.
 
i am looking for more information using a system with more cores or more performance considering cpu price is same for both,
That depends on how heavy your workload is. For minimal load, even 13600kf will be overkill.
 
setting up few docker based apps, one windows, one linux mint and few testing apps. as i will be the single user, the load will remain low most of the time.
eh, you dont need anything beefy then, heck even your own laptop running docker on windows will suffice lol