A6-5400K vs Xeon X3470

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon X3470
2009
4 cores / 8 threads, 95 Watt
2.06
+158%
A6-5400K
2012
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
0.80

Xeon X3470 outperforms A6-5400K by a whopping 158% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon X3470 and A6-5400K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking19062617
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.28no data
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency2.051.16
Architecture codenameLynnfield (2009−2010)Trinity (2012−2013)
Release date8 September 2009 (15 years ago)2 October 2012 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$589no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon X3470 and A6-5400K 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads82
Base clock speed2.93 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz3.8 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)128 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)0 KB
Chip lithography45 nm32 nm
Die size296 mm2246 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)73 °C70 °C
Number of transistors774 million1,178 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon X3470 and A6-5400K 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 configuration11
SocketFCLGA1156,LGA1156FM2
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon X3470 and A6-5400K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology1.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Demand Based Switching+no data
PAE36 Bitno data

Security technologies

Xeon X3470 and A6-5400K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon X3470 and A6-5400K are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon X3470 and A6-5400K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/ARadeon HD 7540D

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon X3470 and A6-5400K.

PCIe version2.0no data
PCI Express lanes16no 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.

Xeon X3470 2.06
+158%
A6-5400K 0.80

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.

Xeon X3470 3269
+156%
A6-5400K 1275

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.06 0.80
Recency 8 September 2009 2 October 2012
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 8 2
Chip lithography 45 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 65 Watt

Xeon X3470 has a 157.5% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads.

A6-5400K, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 3 years, a 40.6% more advanced lithography process, and 46.2% lower power consumption.

The Xeon X3470 is our recommended choice as it beats the A6-5400K in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon X3470 is a server/workstation processor while A6-5400K is a desktop one.


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