Intel Core i7-7700K | Intel Xeon X3470 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i7-7700K and the Intel Xeon X3470 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i7-7700K 4 core processor released in Q1/2017 with the Intel Xeon X3470 which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2009. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | Intel Xeon X (2) |
Intel Core i 7000 (17) | CPU group | Intel Xeon X (2) |
7 | Generation | 0 |
Kaby Lake S | Architecture | Lynnfield |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Intel Core i7-6700K | Predecessor | -- |
Intel Core i7-8700K | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-7700K is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 4.20 GHz (4.50 GHz). The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The Intel Xeon X3470 clocks with 2.93 GHz (3.60 GHz), has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i7-7700K | Characteristic | Intel Xeon X3470 |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
4.20 GHz | Frequency | 2.93 GHz |
4.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.60 GHz |
4.40 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.20 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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Intel HD Graphics 630 | GPU | no iGPU |
0.35 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
1.15 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
9.5 | GPU Generation | -- |
14 nm | Technology | |
3 | Max. displays | |
24 | Compute units | -- |
192 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
64 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
12 | DirectX Version | -- |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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Intel HD Graphics 630 | GPU | no iGPU |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeUp to 64 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i7-7700K, while the Intel Xeon X3470 supports a maximum of 32 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i7-7700K | Characteristic | Intel Xeon X3470 |
DDR4-2400, DDR3-1600 | Memory | DDR3-1333, DDR3-1066, DDR3-800 |
64 GB | Max. Memory | 32 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
38.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 21.3 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 8.00 MB |
8.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
3.0 | PCIe version | 2.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 16 |
15.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 8.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i7-7700K has a TDP of 91 W. The TDP of the Intel Xeon X3470 is 95 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i7-7700K | Characteristic | Intel Xeon X3470 |
91 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 95 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-7700K has 8.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of Intel Xeon X3470 is at 8.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 45 nm. |
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Intel Core i7-7700K | Characteristic | Intel Xeon X3470 |
14 nm | Technology | 45 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2 |
LGA 1151 | Socket | LGA 1156 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | VT-d, VT-x, VT-x EPT |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q1/2017 | Release date | Q3/2009 |
350 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon X3470
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Xeon X3470
4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon X3470
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Xeon X3470
4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon X3470
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Xeon X3470
4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon X3470
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Xeon X3470
4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Xeon X3470
4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon X3470
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Xeon X3470
4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7700K
Intel HD Graphics 630 @ 1.15 GHz |
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Intel Xeon X3470
@ 0.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Xeon X3470
4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Xeon X3470
4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon X3470
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Xeon X3470
4C 8T @ 2.93 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-7700K | Intel Xeon X3470 |
Unknown | Unknown |