Xeon E5-2470 v2 vs i5-3570K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-3570K
2012
4 cores / 4 threads, 77 Watt
3.12
Xeon E5-2470 v2
2013
10 cores / 20 threads, 95 Watt
6.72
+115%

Xeon E5-2470 v2 outperforms Core i5-3570K by a whopping 115% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-3570K and Xeon E5-2470 v2 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking16161028
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.43no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesIntel Core i5 (Desktop)no data
Power efficiency3.836.69
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014)
Release date29 April 2012 (12 years ago)1 September 2013 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$235no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-3570K and Xeon E5-2470 v2 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads420
Base clock speed3.4 GHz2.4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz3.2 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s8 GT/s
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)25 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm22 nm
Die size160 mm2160 mm2
Maximum core temperature67 °C80 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)67 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,400 million1,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-3570K and Xeon E5-2470 v2 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 configuration12
SocketFCLGA1155FCLGA1356
Power consumption (TDP)77 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-3570K and Xeon E5-2470 v2. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXIntel® AVX
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data-
Demand Based Switchingno data+
PAEno data46 Bit
FDI+no data

Security technologies

Core i5-3570K and Xeon E5-2470 v2 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection+-
OS Guardno data+
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-3570K and Xeon E5-2470 v2 are enumerated here.

VT-d-+
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-3570K and Xeon E5-2470 v2. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB384 GB
Max memory channels23
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s38.4 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4000no data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-3570K and Xeon E5-2470 v2 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-3570K and Xeon E5-2470 v2.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanesno data24

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.

i5-3570K 3.12
Xeon E5-2470 v2 6.72
+115%

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.

i5-3570K 4955
Xeon E5-2470 v2 10675
+115%

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.

i5-3570K 687
+43.4%
Xeon E5-2470 v2 479

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.

i5-3570K 2053
Xeon E5-2470 v2 3160
+53.9%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.12 6.72
Recency 29 April 2012 1 September 2013
Physical cores 4 10
Threads 4 20
Power consumption (TDP) 77 Watt 95 Watt

i5-3570K has 23.4% lower power consumption.

Xeon E5-2470 v2, on the other hand, has a 115.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, and 150% more physical cores and 400% more threads.

The Xeon E5-2470 v2 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-3570K in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-3570K is a desktop processor while Xeon E5-2470 v2 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-3570K and Xeon E5-2470 v2, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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