What is the main difference between a Server chipset and a Desktop chipset?

[AGutm2]

In particular, I'm talking about Q370 vs C246.

When building a system based on Intel Core processor, is there an advantage or disadvantage in using a server chipset?

[AdrianM_Intel]

Hello AGutm2,

Thank you for posting on the Intel® communities. 

The differences between both chipsets are in the following link:

https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/compare.html?productIds=133282,147326

In regards to the advantage or disadvantage, it depends on the purpose of your custom build.

Regards,

Adrian M.

Intel Customer Support Technician

A Contingent Worker at Intel

[n_scott_pearson]

Here is a spec comparison: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/compare-products.html/chipsets?productIds=147324,133293. As you can see, there are very few differences. What could be a factor is the capabilities of the motherboard itself. Server motherboards may sacrifice performance for stability.

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[AdrianM_Intel]

Hello AGutm2,

Were you able to check our previous posts? 

Let us know if you need more assistance. 

Regards,

Adrian M.

Intel Customer Support Technician

A Contingent Worker at Intel

[AdrianM_Intel]

Hello AGutm2,

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Adrian M.

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