Xeon E5-2470 v2

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon E5-2470 v2

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Xeon E5-2470 v2 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,875 Rank: 976
Rank Name Score Visual
972 Core i7-8665U 4,879
+0.1%
973 Xeon E5-2650L v4 4,878
+0.1%
974 Core i7-3820QM 4,877
+0%
975 Core i7-4702MQ 4,877
+0%
976 Xeon E5-2470 v2 4,875
977 Core M3-7Y32 4,874
+-0%
978 Core i5-8365U 4,873
+-0%
979 Core i7-4860HQ 4,871
-0.1%
980 Intel Core i5-6198DU 4,870
-0.1%
981 Xeon E3-1270 V2 4,868
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon E5-2470 v2 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

5,065 Rank: 590
Rank Name Score Visual
586 Core i7-7700T 5,071
+0.1%
587 Xeon E-2244G 5,068
+0.1%
588 Core i7-6770HQ 5,068
+0.1%
589 Intel Core i7-4750HQ 5,067
+0%
590 Xeon E5-2470 v2 5,065
591 Core i7-6700 5,064
+-0%
592 Xeon Silver 4110 5,061
-0.1%
593 Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U 5,061
-0.1%
594 Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U 5,059
-0.1%
595 Core i7-8706G 5,058
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon E5-2470 v2 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,748 Rank: 1118
Rank Name Score Visual
1114 Core i5-3330 4,752
+0.1%
1115 Core i3-2125 4,752
+0.1%
1116 Core i5-3340M 4,752
+0.1%
1117 Core i7 870 4,749
+0%
1118 Xeon E5-2470 v2 4,748
1119 Core i7-2920XM 4,746
+-0%
1120 Core i3-6157U 4,743
-0.1%
1121 Xeon E5-2680 v2 4,743
-0.1%
1122 Core i3-3210 4,742
-0.1%
1123 Core M3-7Y30 4,741
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Xeon E5-2470 v2 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,851 Rank: 480
Rank Name Score Visual
476 Ryzen 7 4700U 4,861
+0.2%
477 Xeon W-2133 4,860
+0.2%
478 Xeon D-2141I 4,853
+0%
479 Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G 4,852
+0%
480 Xeon E5-2470 v2 4,851
481 Xeon E-2226G 4,847
-0.1%
482 Ryzen 5 4600HS 4,847
-0.1%
483 Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 4,845
-0.1%
484 Ryzen 5 4600H 4,845
-0.1%
485 Core i7-6800K 4,843
-0.2%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon E5-2470 v2 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,932 Rank: 464
Rank Name Score Visual
460 Xeon w3-2423 4,943
+0.2%
461 Xeon Silver 4114 4,941
+0.2%
462 Xeon E-2146G 4,940
+0.2%
463 Xeon E-2136 4,934
+0%
464 Xeon E5-2470 v2 4,932
465 Xeon Silver 4215 4,930
+-0%
466 Xeon E5-2618L v4 4,924
-0.2%
467 Xeon D-1577 4,924
-0.2%
468 Xeon E5-2640 v4 4,921
-0.2%
469 Core i7-10700T 4,920
-0.2%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon E5-2470 v2 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,773 Rank: 618
Rank Name Score Visual
614 Core i5-8279U 4,774
+0%
615 Core i3-9300 4,773
+0%
616 Xeon E5-2637 v4 4,773
+0%
617 Xeon D-1541 4,773
+0%
618 Xeon E5-2470 v2 4,773
619 Core i7-4960HQ 4,772
+-0%
620 Xeon E3-1240 v5 4,771
+-0%
621 Core i3-10100 4,769
-0.1%
622 Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U 4,769
-0.1%
623 Ryzen 3 5400U 4,769
-0.1%

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Xeon E5-2470 v2 Details

Ranking #976 of 2060 in overall performance, the Intel Xeon E5-2470 v2 reflects a server-grade processor from a bygone era, launched in September 2013. As of March 2026, this CPU is well over a decade old, placing it firmly in the category of legacy hardware. Despite its age, it remains relevant in niche environments where legacy systems are maintained or where cost-effective multi-core compute is prioritized over modern efficiency and single-threaded performance. Designed for server and workstation use, the Xeon E5-2470 v2 leverages Intel’s Ivy Bridge-EN architecture, built on a 22 nm process with 1.4 billion transistors. Its 10 cores, operating at 2.4 GHz with a locked multiplier, deliver a robust foundation for multithreaded workloads, especially when paired with Intel Hyper-Threading, which enables 20 concurrent threads.

The processor features a substantial cache hierarchy, with 61 MiB of L3 cache—23.842 MiB per core—making it ideal for data-intensive applications that benefit from large cache sizes. It supports DDR3 memory and ECC, a critical feature for enterprise systems where data integrity is paramount. The TDP of 95 W, while modest by today’s standards, demands adequate cooling, particularly in multi-processor configurations. The Xeon E5-2470 v2 is designed for Socket 1356 and supports up to two processors in a symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) setup, enabling scalable server performance.

In terms of performance, the Xeon E5-2470 v2 scores 4,875 overall, with a single-core score of 4,748 and a multicore score of 5,065. While it ranks among the top 1000 in overall performance, its single-core score places it in the lower tier of modern processors, indicating that its strength lies in parallel workloads rather than responsiveness or gaming. In the multicore category, it ranks #590, outperforming several contemporary mobile and desktop CPUs, such as the Core i7-6700 and Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U, while falling short of more recent quad- and hexa-core designs.

The Xeon E5-2470 v2 supports advanced features including Intel VT-x, VT-d, EPT, and TXT, enabling robust virtualization and secure computing environments. It also supports AVX, SSE4.2, and other instruction sets useful for scientific computing and media encoding. However, the absence of integrated graphics necessitates a discrete GPU, which is typical for server-oriented processors.

In summary, the Xeon E5-2470 v2 is best suited for legacy server environments, virtualization clusters, or cost-sensitive workstations requiring high thread counts and ECC memory. While it is no longer competitive in single-threaded or high-efficiency workloads, its multicore performance remains respectable for its age, making it a viable option in specific enterprise scenarios where upgrade cycles are infrequent.
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Intel Xeon E5-2470 v2

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon E5-2470 v2
Cores: 10
Threads: 20
Base Frequency: 2400 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 24x (locked)
Core Name: Ivy Bridge-EN
Socket: Socket 1356
Package:
Target Segment: Server
TDP: 95 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.244 MiB
L3 Cache: 23.842 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3

Physical Specifications

Process: 22 nm
Die Area: 160 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.2 AVX F16C EIST TXT VT-x VT-d EPT
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