Xeon L5408 vs Opteron X2170

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Aggregate performance score

Opteron X2170
2016
4 cores / 4 threads, 25 Watt
1.19
+8.2%
Xeon L5408
2008
4 cores / 4 threads, 40 Watt
1.10

Opteron X2170 outperforms Xeon L5408 by a small 8% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking25042571
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerServer
Power efficiency4.592.65
DesignerAMDIntel
Manufacturerno dataIntel
Architecture codenameSteppe Eagle (2016)Harpertown (2007−2008)
Release date1 September 2016 (8 years ago)27 February 2008 (17 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Opteron X2170 and Xeon L5408 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)
Threads44
Base clock speed2.4 GHz2.133 GHz
Boost clock speed2.4 GHz0.13 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (shared)6 MB (per die)
L3 cache0 KBno data
Chip lithography28 nm45 nm
Die sizeno data2x 107 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data87 °C
Number of transistorsno data820 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Opteron X2170 and Xeon L5408 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 configuration12
SocketFT3771
Power consumption (TDP)25 Watt40 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Opteron X2170 and Xeon L5408. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+-
FMA+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+

Security technologies

Opteron X2170 and Xeon L5408 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Opteron X2170 and Xeon L5408 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Opteron X2170 and Xeon L5408. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardRadeon R5EN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Opteron X2170 and Xeon L5408.

PCIe versionno data2.0

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.

Opteron X2170 1.19
+8.2%
Xeon L5408 1.10

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. Other than that, Passmark measures multi-core performance.

Opteron X2170 1911
+8%
Xeon L5408 1769

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.19 1.10
Recency 1 September 2016 27 February 2008
Chip lithography 28 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 25 Watt 40 Watt

Opteron X2170 has a 8.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 8 years, a 60.7% more advanced lithography process, and 60% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between AMD Opteron X2170 and Intel Xeon L5408.

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