Where to start
Enterprise applications, host processing and general computing.
What to compare
Single-thread and multi-core behaviour, memory channels, software support, platform power.
A question worth asking
Measure the real application, including memory access and I/O. More cores alone do not guarantee lower latency.
Bring the system into view
Define the task and acceptable response time. Identify the working data size, supported software and operating constraints. Ask for measurements that reflect those conditions.