CPU
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Core i5-470UM
Xeon E5506
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 i5-470UM is positioned at rank 124 and the Xeon E5506 is on rank 875, so the Core i5-470UM offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-470UM
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5506
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-470UM | Xeon E5506 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Gainestown (2009−2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-470UM | Xeon E5506 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-470UM and Xeon E5506
Core i5-470UM
The Core i5-470UM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 October 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.33 GHz, with boost up to 1.86 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1288. Thermal design power (TDP): 18 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,973 points. Launch price was $69.
Xeon E5506
The Xeon E5506 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 March 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Gainestown (2009−2010) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.13 GHz, with boost up to 0.13 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,961 points. Launch price was $43.
Processing Power
The Core i5-470UM packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Xeon E5506 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon E5506 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.86 GHz on the Core i5-470UM versus 0.13 GHz on the Xeon E5506 — a 173.9% clock advantage for the Core i5-470UM (base: 1.33 GHz vs 2.13 GHz). The Core i5-470UM uses the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon E5506 uses Gainestown (2009−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-470UM scores 1,973 against the Xeon E5506's 1,961 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i5-470UM. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Core i5-470UM vs 4 MB (total) on the Xeon E5506.
| Feature | Core i5-470UM | Xeon E5506 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.86 GHz+1331% | 0.13 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.33 GHz | 2.13 GHz+60% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm-29% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Arrandale (2010−2011) | Gainestown (2009−2010) |
| PassMark | 1,973 | 1,961 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-470UM uses the BGA1288 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon E5506 uses LGA1366 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-470UM | Xeon E5506 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1288 | LGA1366 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
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