Core i3-7167U vs Xeon X3470

Core i3-7167U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2017

Xeon X3470

4 Cores8 Thrd95 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2009

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-7167U

2 / 4

3,368

+0.8%

3,341

0.0%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i3-7167U is positioned at rank 531 and the Xeon X3470 is on rank 976, so the Core i3-7167U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-7167U

#167

Core Ultra 7 258V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $400

100%

#169

Core i7-1280P

MSRP: $482|Avg: $482

99%

#518

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

697%

#519

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

687%

#520

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

630%

#521

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

628%

#522

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

622%

#524

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

600%

#525

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

576%

#526

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

575%

#527

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

559%

#531

Core i3-7167U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon X3470

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

36653%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

6920%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

6149%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

4750%

#536

Xeon W-3265M

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $3500

99%

#976

Xeon X3470

MSRP: $589|Avg: $16

100%

#979

Xeon E5-2689

MSRP: $1800|Avg: $18

97%

#980

Xeon E5-2450L

MSRP: $1106|Avg: $78

96%

#981

Xeon X3480

MSRP: $612|Avg: $48

96%

#982

Xeon E5-2687W

MSRP: $1885|Avg: $70

94%

#983

Xeon E5-4610

MSRP: $1219|Avg: $50

93%

#985

Xeon X7550

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $1400

93%

#986

Xeon E7540

MSRP: $1980|Avg: $146

92%

#987

Xeon E7530

MSRP: $1391|Avg: $146

92%

#988

Xeon E5-4627 v4

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $200

92%

#989

Xeon E5-4627 v3

MSRP: $2225|Avg: $200

90%

#990

Xeon X5660

MSRP: $1219|Avg: $10

86%

#991

Xeon E5-2667

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $31

85%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i3-7167U (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i3-7167U	Xeon X3470
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($16)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Lynnfield (2009−2010) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon X3470 (2009) relies on 45 nm technology and DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i3-7167U	Xeon X3470
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($16)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i3-7167U Benchmark Check

Xeon X3470 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-7167U and Xeon X3470

Core i3-7167U

The Core i3-7167U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,368 points. Launch price was $304.

Xeon X3470

The Xeon X3470 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 September 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Lynnfield (2009−2010) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.93 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1156. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 3,341 points. Launch price was $589.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-7167U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Xeon X3470 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon X3470 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Core i3-7167U versus 3.6 GHz on the Xeon X3470 — a 25% clock advantage for the Xeon X3470 (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.93 GHz). The Core i3-7167U uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon X3470 uses Lynnfield (2009−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-7167U scores 3,368 against the Xeon X3470's 3,341 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i3-7167U. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Core i3-7167U vs 8 MB (total) on the Xeon X3470.

Feature	Core i3-7167U	Xeon X3470
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 8+100%
Boost Clock	2.8 GHz	3.6 GHz+29%
Base Clock	2.8 GHz	2.93 GHz+5%
L3 Cache	3 MB	8 MB (total)+167%
L2 Cache	512 kB+100%	256 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm-69%	45 nm
Architecture	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)	Lynnfield (2009−2010)
PassMark	3,368	3,341

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-7167U uses the BGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon X3470 uses LGA1156 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i3-7167U	Xeon X3470
Socket	BGA1356	LGA1156
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2133	—
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	12	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-7167U) / not specified (Xeon X3470). The Core i3-7167U includes integrated graphics (Iris Plus Graphics 650), while the Xeon X3470 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-7167U targets Mobile.