Xeon X5470 vs FX-8800P

CPU

GPU

Xeon X5470

4 Cores4 Thrd120 WWMax: 0.33 GHz2008

FX-8800P

4 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon X5470

4 / 4

2,869

+1.3%

Pentium Dual Core T2370

2,833

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 Xeon X5470 is positioned at rank 739 and the FX-8800P is on rank 903, so the Xeon X5470 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 X5470

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

14482%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

2734%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

2429%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1877%

#428

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX

MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9879.97

100%

#429

EPYC 7552

MSRP: $4025|Avg: $1650

99%

#431

Xeon Platinum 8360Y

MSRP: $5383|Avg: N/A

99%

#432

Xeon W-3245

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $1200

99%

#433

Xeon Gold 6346

MSRP: $2708|Avg: $2195

97%

#434

Xeon W-3225

MSRP: $1319|Avg: $850

96%

#739

Xeon X5470

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#747

Xeon E5-2403 v2

MSRP: $192|Avg: $61

97%

#748

Xeon E3-1285 v4

MSRP: $556|Avg: $200

97%

#750

Xeon E3-1260L

MSRP: $294|Avg: $270

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar FX-8800P

#891

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1553%

#892

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1530%

#893

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1405%

#894

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1399%

#895

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1386%

#897

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1338%

#898

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1283%

#899

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1281%

#900

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1247%

#903

FX-8800P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

100%

#905

Core i7-8809G

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

99%

#911

Core i7-6820HK

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

98%

#912

Athlon II Neo K325

MSRP: $60|Avg: $25

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The FX-8800P (2015) utilizes 28 nm technology and DDR3-2133, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon X5470	FX-8800P
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($45)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Harpertown (2007−2008) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon X5470 (2008) relies on 45 nm technology and **DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard**, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon X5470	FX-8800P
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($45)

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 X5470 Benchmark Check

FX-8800P Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon X5470 and FX-8800P

Xeon X5470

The Xeon X5470 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 September 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Harpertown (2007−2008) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.33 GHz, with boost up to 0.33 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 6 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard. Passmark benchmark score: 2,869 points. Launch price was $1,386.

FX-8800P

The FX-8800P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2 June 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 2,833 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon X5470 and FX-8800P share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 0.33 GHz on the Xeon X5470 versus 3.4 GHz on the FX-8800P — a 164.6% clock advantage for the FX-8800P (base: 3.33 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Xeon X5470 uses the Harpertown (2007−2008) architecture (45 nm), while the FX-8800P uses Carrizo (2015−2018) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon X5470 scores 2,869 against the FX-8800P's 2,833 — a 1.3% lead for the Xeon X5470.

Feature	Xeon X5470	FX-8800P
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 4
Boost Clock	0.33 GHz	3.4 GHz+930%
Base Clock	3.33 GHz+59%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	12 MB L2 Cache	—
L2 Cache	6 MB (total)+200%	2048 kB
Process	45 nm	28 nm-38%
Architecture	Harpertown (2007−2008)	Carrizo (2015−2018)
PassMark	2,869+1%	2,833