Xeon E5-2628 V3 vs Xeon E5-2470

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 E5-2628 V3 is positioned at rank 342 and the Xeon E5-2470 is on rank 973, so the Xeon E5-2628 V3 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 E5-2628 V3

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

4920%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

929%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

825%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

638%

#251

Xeon W-1390P

MSRP: $594|Avg: $450

100%

#253

Xeon W-2150B

MSRP: $499|Avg: $400

97%

#342

Xeon E5-2628 V3

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

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 Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Xeon E5-2470 leads in gaming performance. However, the Xeon E5-2628 V3 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1.4% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Xeon E5-2628 V3	Xeon E5-2470
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($125)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Xeon E5-2628 V3	Xeon E5-2470
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($125)

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.

Xeon E5-2628 V3 Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-2470 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2628 V3 and Xeon E5-2470

Xeon E5-2628 V3

The Xeon E5-2628 V3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011-3. Thermal design power (TDP): 85 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 8,447 points. Launch price was $800.

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.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon E5-2628 V3 and Xeon E5-2470 share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Xeon E5-2628 V3 versus 3.1 GHz on the Xeon E5-2470 — a 3.3% clock advantage for the Xeon E5-2470 (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Xeon E5-2628 V3 uses the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Xeon E5-2470 uses Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2628 V3 scores 8,447 against the Xeon E5-2470's 8,329 — a 1.4% lead for the Xeon E5-2628 V3. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2628 V3 vs 20480 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-2470.

Feature	Xeon E5-2628 V3	Xeon E5-2470
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	3 GHz	3.1 GHz+3%
Base Clock	2.5 GHz+9%	2.3 GHz
L3 Cache	20 MB (total)	20480 kB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	22 nm-31%	32 nm
Architecture	Haswell-EP (2014−2015)	Sandy Bridge-EN (2012)
PassMark	8,447+1%	8,329

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2628 V3 uses the LGA2011-3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2470 uses LGA1356 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.