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IBM Power Systems vs Intel Server System comparison

IBM and Intel are both solutions in the Rack Servers category. IBM is ranked #4 with an average rating of 8.6, while Intel is ranked #7 with an average rating of 8.0. IBM holds a 9.2% mindshare in Rack Servers, compared to Intel’s 5.2% mindshare. Additionally, 97% of IBM users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 66% of Intel users who would recommend it.
IBM Power Systems
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97% willing to recommend
Intel Server System
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  • 2,128 Views
  • 1,931 Comparison Views
66% willing to recommend
 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 23, 2025

Intel Server System and IBM Power Systems compete in the server solutions market. IBM Power Systems dominates in feature offerings, providing expansive benefits for complex enterprise environments.

Features: Intel Server System offers high processing power, versatile configurations, and cost efficiency. IBM Power Systems provides advanced virtualization, improved reliability, and extensive integration capabilities, making it ideal for enterprises.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Intel Server System is known for straightforward deployment and dependable customer service. IBM Power Systems features a streamlined deployment model coupled with robust support, enhancing service delivery.

Pricing and ROI: Intel Server System offers competitive pricing with quick ROI, ideal for budget-conscious businesses. IBM Power Systems, though with a higher initial investment, promises a strong long-term ROI with its comprehensive feature set, catering to businesses needing advanced functionality.

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Categories and Ranking

IBM Power Systems
Ranking in Rack Servers
4th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
8.5
Number of Reviews
69
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Intel Server System
Ranking in Rack Servers
7th
Average Rating
6.6
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Rack Servers category, the mindshare of IBM Power Systems is 9.2%, up from 8.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Intel Server System is 5.2%, up from 5.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Omobolaji Olaloku - PeerSpot reviewer
Extremely stable, good ROI, and scalable
The most valuable feature of our machines is their ability to replace faulty parts without causing any downtime. Our servers are equipped with advanced technology, making it possible to replace defective parts without having to bring down the servers. This is crucial, as any disruption to our services would result in inconvenience to our customers. Therefore, being able to service the machines and replace parts without causing any downtime is highly beneficial.
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A stable product that constantly enhances its functionalities like multithreading and caching
The most valuable feature of the solution stems from the fact that it is more stable than AMD for VMware. Intel Server System has a good track record for the last 20 years. Multithreading and caching are areas where improvements keep increasing. If you look at the last four years, you will see a big difference when it comes to the area concerning processors.
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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The most valuable feature of our machines is their ability to replace faulty parts without causing any downtime."
"Power Systems' best features include its user-friendliness and self-checking/self-healing abilities."
"Power Systems' best features are that it's reliable, stable, and easily available. It's also really scalable and can be virtualized without third-party software support."
"The main feature that I have found most valuable is PowerVM - its virtualization feature which is the most powerful."
"The most valuable features of the solution are disaster recovery, replication, and the ability to migrate to another location."
"From a software developer standpoint, virtualization is really the key, as we can more easily spin up a new partition, virtual instance of IBM i."
"The SMT that they've improved has really helped open up boundaries for other applications that can use it."
"It is a very scalable solution."
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"The most valuable feature of the solution stems from the fact that it is more stable than AMD for VMware."
"It uses well known architecture and it's easy to develop for."
"It is stable and easy to manage."
 

Cons

"There are improvements that can be made on the technical side."
"Technical support and documentation need to be improved."
"IBM should provide a platform where users can learn about the storage and security of IBM Power Systems."
"The solution is quite expensive."
"Sometimes, the availability of additional services can be a challenge. Certain IBM software takes time to deliver to the client. It can be slow."
"The price is a bit high and could be improved."
"The solution is highly-priced."
"Price and complexity related to the management of the solution are areas of concern in the solution where improvements are required."
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"The shipment time can be improved. When we order Intel products, we have to wait for a long time. They can increase the local services and engineers in China. Local engineers will be able to know and understand customer problems much better."
"We have to scale it ourselves but it scales. It depends on the software because it's mostly the hardware platform that Intel is managing."
"When you have an Intel Server System, the prices may be much higher since it is a different processor, making the solution's pricing part one of its shortcomings where improvements are required."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of the solution could be somewhat better and this is what lowers my rating of it to a seven or eight out of ten."
"Power Systems is a bit more costly than other products in the market, but in terms of ROI and the longevity, performance, and reliability that Power Systems provides, it's worth it in the long run."
"The pricing of the solution is very good because we can beat any other competitor with the pricing. Lately, they have offered good pricing for their customer."
"Its price is too high."
"Price-wise, I rate the solution a five out of ten."
"There is a yearly licensing cost, and it's an expensive solution."
"The additional software costs are high."
"It's more about the value you get for the price. Considering its stability and performance, the pricing is good."
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"It is not expensive."
"The price is competitive."
"I rate the pricing a ten on a scale from one to ten, where one is inexpensive, and ten is very expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
17%
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Government
7%
Financial Services Firm
17%
Computer Software Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Government
6%
 

Company Size

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about IBM Power Systems?
IBM Power Systems provides very good performance and stability compared to other brands or processors.
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What needs improvement with IBM Power Systems?
IBM should provide a platform where users can learn about the storage and security of IBM Power Systems.
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What is your primary use case for IBM Power Systems?
In my company, we use the system for the data center and our IBM Cloud Pak System.
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What do you like most about Intel Server System?
The most valuable feature of the solution stems from the fact that it is more stable than AMD for VMware.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Intel Server System?
I rate the pricing a ten on a scale from one to ten, where one is inexpensive, and ten is very expensive.
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What needs improvement with Intel Server System?
When you have an Intel Server System, the prices may be much higher since it is a different processor, making the solution's pricing part one of its shortcomings where improvements are required.
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Also Known As

IBM OpenPOWER LC
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Overview

IBM Power Systems are built to crush the most advanced data applications - from the mission-critical workloads you run today to the next generation of AI.
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Storage is simple with the Intel Storage System JBOD2000 family, a 2U form factor system with support for twelve 3.5" LFF or twenty-four 2.5" SFF drives with a single or multi-cable connectivity. The JBOD2000 family includes redundant, hot-swap fans and the option for redundant, hot-swap power supplies. The JBOD2000S2 products support 6Gb/s SAS/SATA connectivity via industry-standard SFF-8088 connectors with the latest JBOD2000S3 version supports up to 12 Gb/s SAS connectivity via industry standard SFF-8644 connectors. All these JBOD offerings are designed to provide highly available and easily expandable storage for Intel servers at an affordable price point.

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