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Intel Xeon X3470

1156DDR34C / 8T95WLynnfield45nmEnd-of-life3.60 GHz Boost

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Full Specifications

Detailed architecture, platform, memory, and feature data for this CPU.

Total Cores4

Total Threads8

Base Clock2.93 GHz

Boost Clock3.60 GHz

BCLK / Multiplier133 MHz / 22.0xx

CodenameLynnfield

MicroarchitectureLynnfield

Process Node45nm

FoundryIntel

Die Size296.0 mm²

Transistors0.77 billion

Production StatusEnd-of-life

Market SegmentServer/Workstation

Launch DateSep 8, 2009

Launch Price$589.00

Instruction Sets

MMXSSESSE2SSE3SSSE3SSE4.1SSE4.2Intel 64HTTEISTVT-xVT-dEPTXD-BitTXTTBT 1.0

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About This Product

The Intel Xeon X3470 is a quad-core, eight-thread server/workstation CPU from the Lynnfield generation. With a base clock of 2.93 GHz and a boost up to 3.6 GHz, it offers adequate multi-threaded performance for light server tasks or budget workstation builds. At its current price, it competes with newer, more efficient entry-level desktop CPUs that offer superior single-core performance and lower power consumption.

Best for: Budget Servers

Pros

8 threads for multitasking
Suitable for basic server roles
Affordable for legacy systems

Cons

Outdated architecture
High power consumption (95W TDP)
Limited upgrade path (LGA 1156)

Verdict
“Best for budget server builds or upgrading existing LGA 1156 systems for basic tasks.”

Performance Benchmarks

Cross-source performance, value, and efficiency at a glance

Scores are grouped by benchmark family so it is easy to compare raw speed, threaded output, and real-world value without mixing scales.

Cinebench R23PassMark

Render Workloads

Cinebench R23

Single-Core

55924%

Multi-Core

2,6726%

Large Sample Pool

PassMark

Overall

3,3595%

Single-Thread

3,47069%

PassMark rank: #2,895

Value & Efficiency

How much output you get per watt and per dollar

These derived metrics use Cinebench R23 multi-core performance to keep the value calculation consistent across the catalog.

Performance per Watt

28.1 pts/W

Performance per Dollar

14.1 pts/$

Popular Comparisons

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A10-9700

Closest Rival

vs AMD A10-9700

Multi-core 1,844 · $34

"6% slower single-core, 45% better multi-core, $39 more expensive"

Upgrade Verdict

This is a significant sidegrade, not an upgrade. The A10-9700 offers a newer architecture and lower TDP, but fewer threads and likely similar or even slightly worse raw CPU performance than the X3470. You'd also need a new motherboard and RAM, making it a costly downgrade for CPU performance.

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Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4 GHz Quad-Core Processor

Budget Alternative

vs Intel Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4 GHz Quad-Core Processor

Multi-core 4,207

"34% slower single-core, 36% slower multi-core, $182 more expensive"

Upgrade Verdict

This is a meaningful jump, but requires a new motherboard and RAM. The E3-1231 v3 offers significantly better single-core performance and lower power consumption for a very low price, making it a worthwhile upgrade if you're building a new system or can find a cheap compatible motherboard.

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vs Intel Xeon E5450

Multi-core 1,781

"22% better single-core, 50% better multi-core"

Upgrade Verdict

This is a significant downgrade. The E5450 is an older architecture with fewer threads and lower performance per core. Not worth it, even if free.

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