Xeon X5270 vs E5472
Aggregated performance score
E5472 outperforms X5270 by a considerable 49% based on our aggregated benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Xeon E5472 and Xeon X5270 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in performance ranking | 2052 | 2360 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 0.15 | no data |
| Market segment | Server | Server |
| Release date | 1 October 2007 (16 years ago) | 1 July 2008 (15 years ago) |
| Current price | $269 | $3733 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Xeon E5472 and Xeon X5270 have a nearly equal value for money.
Detailed specifications
Xeon E5472 and Xeon X5270 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.
| Base clock speed | 3 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| L3 cache | 12 MB L2 Cache | 6 MB L2 Cache |
| Chip lithography | 45 nm | 45 nm |
| Maximum core temperature | 67 °C | 61 °C |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | - |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| VID voltage range | 0.85V-1.35V | 0.85V-1.35V |
Compatibility
Information on Xeon E5472 and Xeon X5270 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.
| Socket | LGA771 | LGA771 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 80 Watt | 80 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E5472 and Xeon X5270. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | + | + |
| Turbo Boost Technology | - | - |
| Hyper-Threading Technology | - | - |
| Idle States | + | no data |
| Thermal Monitoring | + | no data |
| Demand Based Switching | + | + |
| FSB parity | + | - |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Security technologies
Xeon E5472 and Xeon X5270 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | - | - |
| EDB | + | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E5472 and Xeon X5270 are enumerated here.
| VT-x | + | + |
| EPT | - | no data |
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.
E5472 outperforms X5270 by 49% based on our aggregated benchmark results.
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.
Benchmark coverage: 68%
E5472 outperforms X5270 by 50% in Passmark.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 1.48 | 0.99 |
| Recency | 1 October 2007 | 1 July 2008 |
The Xeon E5472 is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon X5270 in performance tests.
Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E5472 and Xeon X5270, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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