Xeon E5-2470 vs Xeon E5-2665

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 Xeon E5-2470 is positioned at rank 973 and the Xeon E5-2665 is on rank 348, so the Xeon E5-2665 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 Xeon E5-2470

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

35956%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

6789%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

6031%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

4660%

#535

Xeon W-3245M

MSRP: $5002|Avg: $5002

99%

#536

Xeon W-3265M

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $3500

98%

#973

Xeon E5-2470

MSRP: $1440|Avg: $125

100%

#974

Xeon E5-2670

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $60

99%

#976

Xeon X3470

MSRP: $589|Avg: $16

98%

#979

Xeon E5-2689

MSRP: $1800|Avg: $18

95%

#980

Xeon E5-2450L

MSRP: $1106|Avg: $78

95%

#981

Xeon X3480

MSRP: $612|Avg: $48

94%

#982

Xeon E5-2687W

MSRP: $1885|Avg: $70

92%

#983

Xeon E5-4610

MSRP: $1219|Avg: $50

92%

#985

Xeon X7550

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $1400

91%

#986

Xeon E7540

MSRP: $1980|Avg: $146

91%

#987

Xeon E7530

MSRP: $1391|Avg: $146

90%

#988

Xeon E5-4627 v4

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $200

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2665

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

5011%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

946%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

841%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

649%

#253

Xeon W-2150B

MSRP: $499|Avg: $400

99%

#255

Xeon 6517P

MSRP: $1195|Avg: $1195

99%

#348

Xeon E5-2665

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#362

Xeon E5-2667 v2

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Analysis: Based on specifications, the Xeon E5-2470 shows stronger theoretical performance metrics.

Insight	Xeon E5-2470	Xeon E5-2665
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($125)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Xeon E5-2470	Xeon E5-2665
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($125)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2470 and Xeon E5-2665

Xeon E5-2470

The Xeon E5-2470 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 May 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 20480 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 8,329 points. Launch price was $1,480.

Xeon E5-2665

The Xeon E5-2665 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 6 March 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 20480 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 115 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 8,293 points. Launch price was $142.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon E5-2470 and Xeon E5-2665 share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Xeon E5-2470 versus 3.1 GHz on the Xeon E5-2665 — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Xeon E5-2470 uses the Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon E5-2665 uses Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2470 scores 8,329 against the Xeon E5-2665's 8,293 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon E5-2470. Both processors carry 20480 kB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Xeon E5-2470	Xeon E5-2665
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	3.1 GHz	3.1 GHz
Base Clock	2.3 GHz	2.4 GHz+4%
L3 Cache	20480 kB (total)	20480 kB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	32 nm	32 nm
Architecture	Sandy Bridge-EN (2012)	Sandy Bridge-EP (2012)
PassMark	8,329	8,293

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2470 uses the LGA1356 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon E5-2665 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E5-2470	Xeon E5-2665
Socket	LGA1356	LGA2011
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 5.0+150%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	384 GB
RAM Channels	—	4
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	40