CPU
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Xeon X5470
Pentium 8500
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 Xeon X5470 is positioned at rank 739 and the Pentium 8500 is on rank 991, so the Xeon X5470 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X5470
Performance Per Dollar Pentium 8500
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X5470 | Pentium 8500 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Harpertown (2007−2008) / 45 nm) | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-U (2022) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon X5470 | Pentium 8500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) |
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 Xeon X5470 and Pentium 8500
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.
Pentium 8500
The Pentium 8500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Alder Lake-U (2022) architecture. It features 5 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 1 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1781. Thermal design power (TDP): 9 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 2,900 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Xeon X5470 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium 8500 offers 5 cores / 6 threads — the Pentium 8500 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 0.33 GHz on the Xeon X5470 versus 4.4 GHz on the Pentium 8500 — a 172.1% clock advantage for the Pentium 8500 (base: 3.33 GHz vs 1 GHz). The Xeon X5470 uses the Harpertown (2007−2008) architecture (45 nm), while the Pentium 8500 uses Alder Lake-U (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon X5470 scores 2,869 against the Pentium 8500's 2,900 — a 1.1% lead for the Pentium 8500. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon X5470 vs 8 MB (total) on the Pentium 8500.
| Feature | Xeon X5470 | Pentium 8500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 5 / 6+25% |
| Boost Clock | 0.33 GHz | 4.4 GHz+1233% |
| Base Clock | 3.33 GHz+233% | 1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB L2 Cache+50% | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB (total)+380% | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | Intel 7 nm-84% |
| Architecture | Harpertown (2007−2008) | Alder Lake-U (2022) |
| PassMark | 2,869 | 2,900+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,250 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 2,100 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon X5470 uses the LGA771 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium 8500 uses FCBGA1781 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon X5470 | Pentium 8500 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA771 | FCBGA1781 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 5.0+150% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | LPDDR5-5200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 14 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon X5470) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Pentium 8500). The Pentium 8500 includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics (48 EU)), while the Xeon X5470 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium 8500 targets Entry Level Laptop.
| Feature | Xeon X5470 | Pentium 8500 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel UHD Graphics (48 EU) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Entry Level Laptop |
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