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Intel Xeon E7- 4870 @ 2.40GHz

Explore Intel Xeon E7- 4870 @ 2.40GHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for server workloads and platform planning.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
3.0/ 10
Technical rating

Outdated for demanding workloads

[Dual CPU] Intel Xeon E7- 4870 @ 2.40GHz is a Server processor with 10 cores and 20 threads. It runs at 2.4 GHz and boosts up to 2.8 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 11939 and a single-thread rating of 1054. Its stated TDP is 130 W.

CPU Mark11,939
1 samples
Single Thread1,054
Overall rank#0
Reference price$78.28

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
3.0Outdated for demanding workloads

[Dual CPU] Intel Xeon E7- 4870 @ 2.40GHz is a Server processor with 10 cores and 20 threads. It runs at 2.4 GHz and boosts up to 2.8 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 11939 and a single-thread rating of 1054. Its stated TDP is 130 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Xeon E7- 4870 @ 2.40GHz is a Server released in 2013. Recorded specifications include 10 cores and 20 threads, up to 2.80 GHz turbo, a 130 W reference TDP, a 11,939 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 11,939 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 1,054 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

It uses socket LGA1567. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

The 130 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key Intel Xeon E7- 4870 @ 2.40GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 10 cores and 20 threads, up to 2.80 GHz turbo, a 130 W reference TDP, a 11,939 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Xeon E7- 4870 @ 2.40GHz good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the Intel Xeon E7- 4870 @ 2.40GHz?

Start with LGA1567 motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.

How much power does the Intel Xeon E7- 4870 @ 2.40GHz use?

The recorded reference TDP is 130 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01Intel Xeon E-2278GEL @ 2.00GHzIntel12,024 points
02Intel Xeon E7- 4870 @ 2.40GHzThis CPU11,939 points
03Intel Xeon D-2141I @ 2.20GHzIntel11,886 points
04Intel Xeon 6315PIntel11,883 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Intel Xeon 6315PIntel3,783 points
03Intel Xeon D-2141I @ 2.20GHzIntel1,675 points
05Intel Xeon E7- 4870 @ 2.40GHzThis CPU1,054 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

02Intel Xeon 6315PIntel216.1 Mark/W
03Intel Xeon D-2141I @ 2.20GHzIntel182.9 Mark/W
05Intel Xeon E7- 4870 @ 2.40GHzThis CPU91.8 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
283,416.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
3,981.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
9,002.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
41.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
29,383.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
70,025.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
421.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
32,021.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryServer
Release year2013
SocketLGA1567
Cores / threads10 / 20
Base clock2.40 GHz
Max turbo2.80 GHz
TDP130 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

L1I16 x 32 KB
L1D16 x 32 KB
L216 x 256 KB
L330 MB