Xeon X3470 vs i7-9700F

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-9700F
2019
8 cores / 8 threads, 65 Watt
8.66
+305%

Core i7-9700F outperforms Xeon X3470 by a whopping 305% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-9700F and Xeon X3470 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking8951885
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation9.22no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency12.152.05
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake (2017−2019)no data
Release date23 April 2019 (5 years ago)1 July 2009 (15 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$323no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-9700F and Xeon X3470 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads88
Base clock speed3 GHz2.93 GHz
Boost clock speed4.7 GHz3.6 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier30no data
L1 cache512 KBno data
L2 cache2 MBno data
L3 cache12 MB (shared)8 MB Intel® Smart Cache
Chip lithography14 nm45 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °C73 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-9700F and Xeon X3470 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCLGA1151FCLGA1156,LGA1156
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-9700F and Xeon X3470. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.2
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.01.0
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring+-
SIPP+-
Demand Based Switchingno data+
PAEno data36 Bit

Security technologies

Core i7-9700F and Xeon X3470 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-9700F and Xeon X3470 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-9700F and Xeon X3470. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333
Maximum memory size128 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth42.671 GB/s21 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-9700F and Xeon X3470.

PCIe version3.02.0
PCI Express lanes1616

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.

i7-9700F 8.66
+305%
Xeon X3470 2.14

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.

i7-9700F 13250
+305%
Xeon X3470 3269

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 8.66 2.14
Recency 23 April 2019 1 July 2009
Physical cores 8 4
Chip lithography 14 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 95 Watt

i7-9700F has a 304.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 9 years, 100% more physical cores, a 221.4% more advanced lithography process, and 46.2% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-9700F is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon X3470 in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-9700F is a desktop processor while Xeon X3470 is a server/workstation one.


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