Intel Core i5-3470S vs Intel Xeon Gold 5318S

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Intel Core i5-3470S or Intel Core i5-3470S – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i5-3470S features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-3470S, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
The Intel Xeon Gold 5318S features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 48 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2021 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Xeon Gold series.
To use the Intel Xeon Gold 5318S, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 4189 socket.
Intel Core i5-3470S Name Intel Xeon Gold 5318S
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Xeon Gold
3 Generation 3
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i 3000 Group Intel Xeon Gold 5300/6300
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-3470S has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-3470S is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
The Intel Xeon Gold 5318S has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 5318S is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
normal Core architecture normal
2.9 GHz Frequency 2.1 GHz
4 Threads 48
No Overclocking No
4x Cores 24x
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.4 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 24
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-3470S has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-3470S uses the Intel HD Graphics 2500, which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Xeon Gold 5318S does not have integrated graphics.
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Q2/2012 Release date --
0.65 GHz GPU frequency --
6 Execution units --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
48 Shaders --
Intel HD Graphics 2500 GPU name
22 nm Technology --
7 Generation --
11.0 Direct X --
-- Max. displays --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

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 h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
No VP8 --
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode VC-1 --
No AV1 --
Decode / Encode AVC --
No VP9 --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode JPEG --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 6.0 TB distributed across 8 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 187.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR4-2933
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 187.6 GB/s
pci PCIe pci
No ECC Yes
2 Memory channels 8
32.0 GB Max. Memory 6.0 TB
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 165 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 165 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-3470S is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon Gold 5318S is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 36.0 MB cache.
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2012 Release date Q2/2021
6.0 MB L3-Cache 36.0 MB
LGA 1155 Socket LGA 4189
Ivy Bridge S Architecture Ice Lake
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price 1667 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
22 nm Technology 10 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes