Intel Xeon E3-1240 v3

Intel Xeon E3-1240 v3
Benchmarks & Specs

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Looking at the Intel Xeon E3-1240 v3, one discovers a processor of great durability. This chip from Intel is based on the Haswell S architecture and was manufactured in 22 nanometers. It represents the technology of its time, but still provides reliable services. The Xeon E3-1240 v3 offers four physical cores and impressive eight threads.

This enabled very good performance in multitasking tasks even back then. One could use several programs in parallel without major losses. A special feature of this processor is its pronounced reliability. It was specially developed and designed for stable continuous operation. Therefore, it is ideal for smaller servers or workstations that require continuous performance.

With 8 MB Level 3 Cache, this processor also ensures fast data access. This contributes significantly to overall system performance. The E3-1240 v3 remains a rock-solid choice for applications that require stable computing power. Even today, it is a practical solution. We see that it continues to reliably perform its tasks.
  • High reliability for continuous operation
  • Solid performance through 4 cores and 8 threads
  • 8 MB Level 3 Cache for fast data access

Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks

Single-core performance
Rank 465 / 867
In segment Desktop
Multi-core performance
Rank 503 / 821
In segment Desktop
Geekbench 6 Single-Core

Geekbench 6 Single-Core
Single-core performance

AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G
8C / 16T · 4.40 GHz
1,249
Intel Xeon Platinum 8168
24C / 48T · 3.70 GHz
1,249
Intel Xeon E3-1240 v3
4C / 8T · 3.80 GHz
1,247
Intel Xeon Gold 6134
8C / 16T · 3.70 GHz
1,245
Intel Xeon E5-1650 v3
6C / 12T · 3.80 GHz
1,244
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Intel Xeon E5-2637 v3
4C / 8T · 3.60 GHz
4,162
Intel Xeon D-1736NT
8C / 16T · 3.10 GHz
4,128
Intel Xeon E3-1240 v3
4C / 8T · 3.80 GHz
4,122
Intel Xeon E3-1230 v3
4C / 8T · 3.70 GHz
4,108
Intel Xeon E3-1231 v3
4C / 8T · 3.80 GHz
4,096
Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core
Single-core performance

Intel Core i3-7300
2C / 4T · 4.00 GHz
1,030
Intel Xeon Gold 6138T
20C / 40T · 3.70 GHz
1,030
Intel Xeon E3-1240 v3
4C / 8T · 3.80 GHz
1,028
Intel Xeon Gold 6238T
22C / 44T · 3.70 GHz
1,027
Intel Xeon Gold 6230R
26C / 52T · 4.00 GHz
1,027
Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Intel Core i5-9600T
6C / 6T · 3.20 GHz
3,870
Intel Xeon E5-2637 v4
4C / 8T · 3.60 GHz
3,869
Intel Xeon E3-1240 v3
4C / 8T · 3.80 GHz
3,864
Intel Xeon E3-1505M v5
4C / 8T · 3.30 GHz
3,859
Intel Core i3-8350K
4C / 4T · 4.00 GHz
3,855
CPU-Z Benchmark 17 Multi-Core

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Intel Core i7-4770
4C / 8T · 3.40 GHz
2,003
Intel Core i7-4771
4C / 8T · 3.50 GHz
1,983
Intel Xeon E3-1240 v3
4C / 8T · 3.40 GHz
1,969
Intel Core i7-4790S
4C / 8T · 3.20 GHz
1,968
AMD FX-9590
AMD FX-9590 100 %
8C / 8T · 4.70 GHz
1,967
Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)
Single-core performance

Intel Core i3-6100
2C / 4T · 3.70 GHz
152 cb
Intel Core i7-6950X
10C / 20T · 3.50 GHz
152 cb
Intel Xeon E3-1240 v3
4C / 8T · 3.80 GHz
151 cb
Intel Core i5-9400T
6C / 6T · 3.40 GHz
150 cb
Intel Core i7-5775C
4C / 8T · 3.70 GHz
150 cb
Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)
Multi-core performance

Intel Xeon E3-1505M v6
4C / 8T · 3.00 GHz
739 cb
Intel Xeon E3-1535M v5
4C / 8T · 3.40 GHz
738 cb
Intel Xeon E3-1240 v3
4C / 8T · 3.80 GHz
731 cb
Intel Xeon E5-1620 v2
4C / 8T · 3.90 GHz
730 cb
Intel Core i7-4790
4C / 8T · 3.80 GHz
728 cb

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At a glance

PropertyValue
FamilyIntel Xeon E3 (44)
CPU groupIntel Xeon E3 v3 (15)
ArchitectureHaswell S
Technology22 nm
SegmentDesktop
SocketLGA 1150
Generation4
Predecessor
Successor

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

PropertyValue
CPU Cores / Threads4 / 8
Hyperthreading / SMT
Core architecturenormal
Cores: 4x
Frequency: 3.40 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core): 3.80 GHz
Turbo Frequency (4 Cores): 3.80 GHz
L2-Cache
L3-Cache8.00 MB
OverclockingNo

Memory & PCIe

Memory typeMemory bandwidth
DDR3-1600
25.6 GB/s
PropertyValue
Max. Memory32 GB
Memory channels2
ECC
PCIe
PCIe Bandwidth

Thermal Management

PropertyValue
TDP80 W
TDP (PL2)
TDP up
TDP down
T. junction max.

Technical details

PropertyValue
Chip designMonolithic
AES-NI
Operating systemsWindows 10, Linux
Instruction setx86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensionsSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Release dateQ2/2013
Release price250 $
DocumentsTechnical data sheet
Intel Xeon E3-1240 v3
Intel Xeon E3-1240 v3
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