Xeon X5470 vs X3460
Aggregate performance score
X3460 outperforms X5470 by a minimal 1% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Xeon X3460 and Xeon X5470 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in performance ranking | 1903 | 1910 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 0.70 | 0.37 |
| Market segment | Server | Server |
| Release date | 1 July 2009 (15 years ago) | 1 July 2008 (16 years ago) |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Xeon X3460 has 89% better value for money than Xeon X5470.
Detailed specifications
Xeon X3460 and Xeon X5470 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.
| Maximum core temperature | 73 °C | 63 °C |
| 64 bit support | - | - |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | - |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
Compatibility
Information on Xeon X3460 and Xeon X5470 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 | no data |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 95 Watt | 120 Watt |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon X3460 and Xeon X5470. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 21 GB/s | no data |
| ECC memory support | + | no data |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon X3460 and Xeon X5470.
| PCI Express lanes | 16 | no data |
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.
X3460 outperforms X5470 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%
X3460 outperforms X5470 by 1% in Passmark.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 1.91 | 1.90 |
| Recency | 1 July 2009 | 1 July 2008 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 95 Watt | 120 Watt |
Xeon X3460 has a 0.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, and 26.3% lower power consumption.
Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Xeon X3460 and Xeon X5470.
Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon X3460 and Xeon X5470, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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