Xeon E-2336 vs i5-3470S

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-3470S
2012
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
2.76
Xeon E-2336
2021
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
10.37
+276%

Xeon E-2336 outperforms Core i5-3470S by a whopping 276% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-3470S and Xeon E-2336 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1687745
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.47no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency4.0215.10
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Rocket Lake-E (2021)
Release date1 June 2012 (12 years ago)8 September 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$200no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-3470S and Xeon E-2336 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)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads412
Base clock speed2.9 GHz2.9 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s8 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm14 nm
Die size133 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)69 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-3470S and Xeon E-2336 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
SocketFCLGA1155FCLGA1200
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-3470S and Xeon E-2336. 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® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
FDI+no data

Security technologies

Core i5-3470S and Xeon E-2336 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX-+
Identity Protection+-
SGXno dataYes with Intel® SPS
OS Guardno data+
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-3470S and Xeon E-2336 are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-3470S and Xeon E-2336. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size32 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 2500no data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-3470S and Xeon E-2336 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-3470S and Xeon E-2336.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanesno data44

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.

i5-3470S 2.76
Xeon E-2336 10.37
+276%

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.

i5-3470S 4392
Xeon E-2336 16467
+275%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 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.

i5-3470S 599
Xeon E-2336 2048
+242%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 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.

i5-3470S 1716
Xeon E-2336 7454
+334%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.76 10.37
Recency 1 June 2012 8 September 2021
Physical cores 4 6
Threads 4 12
Chip lithography 22 nm 14 nm

Xeon E-2336 has a 275.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 9 years, 50% more physical cores and 200% more threads, and a 57.1% more advanced lithography process.

The Xeon E-2336 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-3470S in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-3470S is a desktop processor while Xeon E-2336 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-3470S and Xeon E-2336, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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