i9-12900K vs Xeon X3470

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon X3470
2009
4 cores / 8 threads, 95 Watt
2.06
Core i9-12900K
2021
16 cores / 24 threads, 125 Watt
26.08
+1166%

Core i9-12900K outperforms Xeon X3470 by a whopping 1166% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon X3470 and Core i9-12900K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1907191
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.2837.27
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Seriesno dataIntel Core i9
Power efficiency2.0519.75
Architecture codenameLynnfield (2009−2010)Alder Lake, Golden Cove, Gracemont (2021)
Release date8 September 2009 (15 years ago)4 November 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$589$589

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i9-12900K has 13211% better value for money than Xeon X3470.

Detailed specifications

Xeon X3470 and Core i9-12900K 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)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Performance-coresno data8
Efficient-coresno data8
Threads824
Base clock speed2.93 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz5.2 GHz
Bus typeno dataDMI 4.0
Bus rateno data8 × 16 GT/s
Multiplierno data32
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)30 MB (shared)
Chip lithography45 nm10 nm
Die size296 mm2215.25 mm2"
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)73 °C72 °C
Number of transistors774 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon X3470 and Core i9-12900K 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
SocketFCLGA1156,LGA1156FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon X3470 and Core i9-12900K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI-+
AVX-+
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology1.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring-+
SIPP-+
Demand Based Switching+no data
PAE36 Bitno data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Xeon X3470 and Core i9-12900K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon X3470 and Core i9-12900K are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon X3470 and Core i9-12900K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size32 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/s76.805 GB/s
ECC memory support++

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AIntel UHD Graphics 770
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.55 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon X3470 and Core i9-12900K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon X3470 and Core i9-12900K integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon X3470 and Core i9-12900K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon X3470 and Core i9-12900K.

PCIe version2.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes1620

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.

Xeon X3470 2.06
i9-12900K 26.08
+1166%

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.

Xeon X3470 3269
i9-12900K 41434
+1167%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.06 26.08
Recency 8 September 2009 4 November 2021
Physical cores 4 16
Threads 8 24
Chip lithography 45 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 125 Watt

Xeon X3470 has 31.6% lower power consumption.

i9-12900K, on the other hand, has a 1166% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 12 years, 300% more physical cores and 200% more threads, and a 350% more advanced lithography process.

The Core i9-12900K is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon X3470 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon X3470 is a server/workstation processor while Core i9-12900K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon X3470 and Core i9-12900K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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