Comparing Xeon E3-1225 v2 and Core i5-3470 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price. Show
Place in performance rankingPlace by popularitynot in top-100Value for money0.941.47Market segmentServerDesktop processorSeriesno dataIntel Core i5 (Desktop)Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)Release date14 May 2012 (11 years old)1 June 2012 (11 years old)Launch price (MSRP)$200$184Current price$50 (0.3x MSRP)$87 (0.5x MSRP) Value for money Performance per price, higher is better. i5-3470 has 56% better value for money than Xeon E3-1225 v2. Technical specsXeon E3-1225 v2 and Core i5-3470 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)4 (Quad-Core)Threads44Base clock speed3.2 GHz3.2 GHzBoost clock speed3.6 GHz3.6 GHzL1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)L2 cache256 KB (per core)256K (per core)L3 cache8 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)Chip lithography22 nm22 nmDie size160 mm2132.8 mm2Maximum core temperatureno data67 °CMaximum case temperature (TCase)no data67 °CNumber of transistors1,400 millionno data64 bit support++Windows 11 compatibility--Unlocked multiplierNoNo CompatibilityInformation on Xeon E3-1225 v2 and Core i5-3470 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 configuration11SocketFCLGA1155FCLGA1155Power consumption (TDP)77 Watt77 Watt Technologies and extensionsTechnological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E3-1225 v2 and Core i5-3470. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology. Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXAES-NI++AVX++Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0Hyper-Threading Technology--TSX--Idle States++Thermal Monitoring++Flex Memory Access+no dataDemand Based Switching+no dataFDI++Fast Memory Access+no dataStatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued Security technologiesXeon E3-1225 v2 and Core i5-3470 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks. TXT++EDB++Secure Keyno data+Identity Protection++Anti-Theftno data+ Virtualization technologiesVirtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E3-1225 v2 and Core i5-3470 are enumerated here. Memory specsTypes, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E3-1225 v2 and Core i5-3470. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported. Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3Maximum memory size32.77 GB32 GBMax memory channels22Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s25.6 GB/sECC memory support+- Graphics specificationsGeneral parameters of integrated GPUs, if any. Integrated graphics cardIntel HD P4000Intel HD Graphics 2500Quick Sync Video++Clear Video HD++Graphics max frequency1.25 GHz1.1 GHzInTru 3D++ Graphics interfacesAvailable interfaces and connections of Xeon E3-1225 v2 and Core i5-3470 integrated GPUs. Number of displays supported33 PeripheralsSpecifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E3-1225 v2 and Core i5-3470. Synthetic benchmark performanceVarious benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better. Combined synthetic benchmark scoreThis 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 E3-1225 v2 3.09 +1.6% Xeon E3-1225 v2 outperforms Core i5-3470 by 2% in our combined benchmark results. PassmarkPassmark 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% Xeon E3-1225 v2 4746 +1.5% Xeon E3-1225 v2 outperforms Core i5-3470 by 1% in Passmark. GeekBench 5 Single-CoreGeekBench 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. Benchmark coverage: 42% GeekBench 5 Multi-CoreGeekBench 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. Benchmark coverage: 42% Xeon E3-1225 v2 1899 +3.2% Xeon E3-1225 v2 outperforms Core i5-3470 by 3% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core. Gaming performanceAdvantages and disadvantagesPerformance score 3.09 3.04 Cost $200 $184 We couldn't decide between Xeon E3-1225 v2 and Core i5-3470. The differences in performance seem too small. Be aware that Xeon E3-1225 v2 is a server/workstation processor while Core i5-3470 is a desktop one. Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E3-1225 v2 and Core i5-3470, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer. User ratingsDo you think we are right or mistaken in our choice? Vote by clicking "Like" button near your favorite CPU. 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