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Intel Xeon X3440 vs Intel Core i7-870

Last updated: 2024-10-31

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Intel Xeon X3440		Intel Core i7-870
CPU comparison Intel Xeon X3440 or Intel Core i7-870 - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results. The Intel Xeon X3440 has 4 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.93 GHz. Up to 32 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Xeon X3440 was released in Q3/2009. The Intel Core i7-870 has 4 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.60 GHz. The CPU supports up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-870 was released in Q2/2010.

Intel Xeon X (2)	Family	Intel Core i7 (300)
Intel Xeon X (2)	CPU group	Intel Core i7 800 (6)
0	Generation	1
Lynnfield	Architecture	Lynnfield
Desktop	Segment	Desktop
--	Predecessor	--
--	Successor	--

CPU Cores and Base Frequency The Intel Xeon X3440 is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.53 GHz (2.93 GHz). The Intel Core i7-870 has 4 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.93 GHz (3.60 GHz).
Intel Xeon X3440	Characteristic	Intel Core i7-870
4	Cores	4
8	Threads	8
normal	Core architecture	normal
Yes	Hyperthreading	Yes
Yes	Overclocking ?	No
2.53 GHz	Frequency	2.93 GHz
2.93 GHz	Turbo Frequency (1 Core)	3.60 GHz
--	Turbo Frequency (All Cores)	--


NPU AI performance The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.
Intel Xeon X3440	Characteristic	Intel Core i7-870
--	AI hardware	--
--	AI specifications	--
--	NPU + CPU + iGPU	--

Integrated graphics (iGPU) The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs.
no iGPU	GPU	no iGPU
	GPU frequency	--
--	GPU (Turbo)	--
--	GPU Generation	--
	Technology
	Max. displays
--	Compute units	--
--	Shader	--
No	Hardware Raytracing	No
No	Frame Generation	No
--	Max. GPU Memory	--
--	DirectX Version	--

Hardware codec support A 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.
no iGPU	GPU	no iGPU
No	Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit)	No
No	Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit)	No
No	Codec h264	No
No	Codec VP9	No
No	Codec VP8	No
No	Codec AV1	No
No	Codec AVC	No
No	Codec VC-1	No
No	Codec JPEG	No

Memory & PCIe The Intel Xeon X3440 supports a maximum of 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-870 can connect up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels.
Intel Xeon X3440	Characteristic	Intel Core i7-870
DDR3-1333, DDR3-1066, DDR3-800	Memory	DDR3-1333
32 GB	Max. Memory	16 GB
2 (Dual Channel)	Memory channels	2 (Dual Channel)
21.3 GB/s	Max. Bandwidth	21.3 GB/s
Yes	ECC	No
8.00 MB	L2 Cache	1.00 MB
--	L3 Cache	8.00 MB
2.0	PCIe version	2.0
16	PCIe lanes	16
8.0 GB/s	PCIe Bandwidth	8.0 GB/s
Thermal Management The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Xeon X3440 has a TDP of 95 W, that of the Intel Core i7-870 is 95 W.
Intel Xeon X3440	Characteristic	Intel Core i7-870
95 W	TDP (PL1 / PBP)	95 W
--	TDP (PL2)	--
--	TDP up	--
--	TDP down	--
--	Tjunction max.	--
Technical details The Intel Xeon X3440 has a 8.00 MB cache, while the Intel Core i7-870 cache has a total of 9.00 MB.

Intel Xeon X3440	Characteristic	Intel Core i7-870
45 nm	Technology	45 nm
Monolithic	Chip design	Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit)	Instruction set (ISA)	x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2	ISA extensions	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
LGA 1156	Socket	LGA 1156
VT-d, VT-x, VT-x EPT	Virtualization	VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
No	AES-NI	No
Windows 10, Linux	Operating systems	Windows 10, Linux
Q3/2009	Release date	Q2/2010
230 $	Release price	--

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Average performance in benchmarks

⌀ Single core performance in 3 CPU benchmarks

Intel Xeon X3440 (95%)

Intel Core i7-870 (90%)

⌀ Multi core performance in 4 CPU benchmarks

Intel Xeon X3440 (94%)

Intel Core i7-870 (87%)

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Geekbench 6 is a partial load benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. In the single-core test, only the fastest CPU core is measured. The test run simulates the performance in practice.


	Intel Xeon X3440 4C 8T @ 2.93 GHz	569 (100%)
	Intel Core i7-870 4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz	481 (85%)

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

The practical Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark tests the system's performance under partial load. The processor's maximum power consumption is far from being used up.


	Intel Xeon X3440 4C 8T @ 2.53 GHz	2136 (100%)
	Intel Core i7-870 4C 8T @ 2.93 GHz	1541 (72%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Xeon X3440 4C 8T @ 2.93 GHz	668 (100%)
	Intel Core i7-870 4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz	574 (86%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Xeon X3440 4C 8T @ 2.53 GHz	2763 (100%)
	Intel Core i7-870 4C 8T @ 2.93 GHz	2124 (77%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.


	Intel Xeon X3440 4C 8T @ 2.53 GHz	2755 (89%)
	Intel Core i7-870 4C 8T @ 2.93 GHz	3110 (100%)

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.


	Intel Xeon X3440 4C 8T @ 2.53 GHz	1219 (86%)
	Intel Core i7-870 4C 8T @ 2.93 GHz	1414 (100%)

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Xeon X3440 4C 8T @ 2.93 GHz	86 (85%)
	Intel Core i7-870 4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz	101 (100%)

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Xeon X3440 4C 8T @ 2.93 GHz	457 (100%)
	Intel Core i7-870 4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz	0 (0%)

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Xeon X3440 4C 8T @ 2.53 GHz	2256 (100%)
	Intel Core i7-870 4C 8T @ 2.93 GHz	0 (0%)

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Xeon X3440 4C 8T @ 2.93 GHz	178 (100%)
	Intel Core i7-870 4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz	0 (0%)

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Xeon X3440 4C 8T @ 2.53 GHz	885 (100%)
	Intel Core i7-870 4C 8T @ 2.93 GHz	0 (0%)

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Xeon X3440 4C 8T @ 2.53 GHz	416 (100%)
	Intel Core i7-870 4C 8T @ 2.93 GHz	0 (0%)

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