Xeon L5640 vs Core i5-3470
Aggregate performance score
i5-3470 outperforms Xeon L5640 by a minimal 1% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Core i5-3470 and Xeon L5640 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in performance ranking | 1580 | 1585 |
| Place by popularity | 10 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 1.47 | 1.80 |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Server |
| Series | Intel Core i5 (Desktop) | no data |
| Architecture codename | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) | Westmere-EP (2010−2011) |
| Release date | 8 April 2012 (12 years ago) | 16 March 2010 (14 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $184 | $200 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Xeon L5640 has 22% better value for money than i5-3470.
Detailed specifications
Core i5-3470 and Xeon L5640 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.
| Physical cores | 4 (Quad-Core) | 6 (Hexa-Core) |
| Threads | 4 | 12 |
| Base clock speed | 3.2 GHz | 2.266 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 3.6 GHz | 2.8 GHz |
| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 256 KB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 12 MB (shared) |
| Chip lithography | 22 nm | 32 nm |
| Die size | 132.8 mm2 | 239 mm2 |
| Maximum core temperature | 67 °C | 69 °C |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 67 °C | no data |
| Number of transistors | no data | 1,170 million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | - |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
Compatibility
Information on Core i5-3470 and Xeon L5640 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.
| Number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 2 |
| Socket | FCLGA1155 | 1366 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 77 Watt | 60 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-3470 and Xeon L5640. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | + | + |
| AVX | + | no data |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | + | + |
| Hyper-Threading Technology | no data | + |
Security technologies
Core i5-3470 and Xeon L5640 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | + | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-3470 and Xeon L5640 are enumerated here.
| VT-d | + | no data |
| VT-x | + | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-3470 and Xeon L5640. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s | 32 GB/s |
| ECC memory support | - | + |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | Intel HD Graphics 2500 | no data |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-3470 and Xeon L5640.
| PCIe version | 3.0 | 2.0 |
Synthetic benchmark performance
Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.
Combined synthetic benchmark score
This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.
Core i5-3470 outperforms Xeon L5640 by 1% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Passmark
Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.
Benchmark coverage: 68%
Core i5-3470 outperforms Xeon L5640 by 1% in Passmark.
GeekBench 5 Single-Core
GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.
Benchmark coverage: 41%
Core i5-3470 outperforms Xeon L5640 by 39% in GeekBench 5 Single-Core.
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.
Benchmark coverage: 41%
Xeon L5640 outperforms Core i5-3470 by 45% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 3.02 | 3.00 |
| Recency | 8 April 2012 | 16 March 2010 |
| Physical cores | 4 | 6 |
| Threads | 4 | 12 |
| Chip lithography | 22 nm | 32 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 77 Watt | 60 Watt |
i5-3470 has a 0.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, and a 45.5% more advanced lithography process.
Xeon L5640, on the other hand, has 50% more physical cores and 200% more threads, and 28.3% lower power consumption.
Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i5-3470 and Xeon L5640.
Note that Core i5-3470 is a desktop processor while Xeon L5640 is a server/workstation one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-3470 and Xeon L5640, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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