Intel Xeon X3440 vs Intel Core i7-870

Last updated:

CPU comparison with benchmarks

-VS-

CPU lineage

Intel Xeon X3440 or Intel Xeon X3440 – 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 Xeon X3440 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2009 and belongs to the 0 generation of the Intel Xeon X series.
To use the Intel Xeon X3440, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1156 socket.
The Intel Core i7-870 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2010 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-870, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1156 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon X3440 Name Intel Core i7-870
Intel Xeon X Family Intel Core i7
0 Generation 1
Intel Xeon X Group Intel Core i7 800
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon X3440 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon X3440 is 2.53 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.93 GHz.
The Intel Core i7-870 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-870 is 2.93 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
2.93 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.6 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
2.53 GHz Frequency 2.93 GHz
8 Threads 8
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon X3440 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-870 does not have integrated graphics.
-- GPU frequency --
-- Release date --
-- Direct X --
GPU name
-- Technology --
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Execution units --
-- Generation --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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.
-- AVC --
-- VC-1 --
-- VP9 --
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
-- h264 --
-- VP8 --
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- JPEG --
-- AV1 --
 
 

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 21.3 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 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI No
Yes ECC No
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-800 Memory type DDR3-1333
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 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.
-- Tjunction max --
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon X3440 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-870 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q3/2009 Release date Q2/2010
-- Part Number --
8.0 MB L2-Cache 1.0 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Lynnfield Architecture Lynnfield
45 nm Technology 45 nm
LGA 1156 Socket LGA 1156
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
230 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 8.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon X3440
4C 8T @ 2.53 GHz
2763
2763
Intel Core i7-870
4C 8T @ 2.93 GHz
2124
2124

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon X3440
4C 8T @ 2.53 GHz
2136
2136
Intel Core i7-870
4C 8T @ 2.93 GHz
1541
1541

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-870
4C 8T @ 2.93 GHz
1414
1414
Intel Xeon X3440
4C 8T @ 2.53 GHz
1219
1219

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon X3440
4C 8T @ 2.53 GHz
668
668
Intel Core i7-870
4C 8T @ 2.93 GHz
574
574

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon X3440
4C 8T @ 2.53 GHz
569
569
Intel Core i7-870
4C 8T @ 2.93 GHz
481
481