i3-7020U vs Xeon X3470

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon X3470
2009
4 cores / 8 threads, 95 Watt
2.06
+26.4%
Core i3-7020U
2018
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
1.63

Xeon X3470 outperforms Core i3-7020U by a significant 26% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon X3470 and Core i3-7020U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking19062093
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.28no data
Market segmentServerLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Core i3
Power efficiency2.0510.28
Architecture codenameLynnfield (2009−2010)Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
Release date8 September 2009 (15 years ago)10 April 2018 (6 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$589$281

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon X3470 and Core i3-7020U 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)
Threads84
Base clock speed2.93 GHz2.3 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz2.3 GHz
Bus typeno dataOPI
Bus rateno data4 GT/s
Multiplierno data23
L1 cache64 KB (per core)128 KB
L2 cache256 KB (per core)512 KB
L3 cache8 MB (shared)3 MB
Chip lithography45 nm14 nm
Die size296 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)73 °Cno data
Number of transistors774 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Xeon X3470 and Core i3-7020U 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 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCLGA1156,LGA1156FCBGA1356,FC-BGA1356,FPBGA1356
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon X3470 and Core i3-7020U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technology1.0-
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Smart Responseno data+
Demand Based Switching+no data
PAE36 Bitno data

Security technologies

Xeon X3470 and Core i3-7020U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
MPX-+
Identity Protection-+
SGXno dataYes with Intel® ME
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon X3470 and Core i3-7020U are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon X3470 and Core i3-7020U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333DDR4
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/s34.134 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AIntel HD Graphics 620
Max video memoryno data32 GB
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Videono data+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1 GHz
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon X3470 and Core i3-7020U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3
eDPno data+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+
DVIno data+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon X3470 and Core i3-7020U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096x2304@24Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data4096x2304@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon X3470 and Core i3-7020U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon X3470 and Core i3-7020U.

PCIe version2.03.0
PCI Express lanes1612

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
+26.4%
i3-7020U 1.63

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
+26.6%
i3-7020U 2583

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.06 1.63
Recency 8 September 2009 10 April 2018
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 8 4
Chip lithography 45 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 15 Watt

Xeon X3470 has a 26.4% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

i3-7020U, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 8 years, a 221.4% more advanced lithography process, and 533.3% lower power consumption.

The Xeon X3470 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-7020U in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon X3470 is a server/workstation processor while Core i3-7020U is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon X3470 and Core i3-7020U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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