Intel Xeon E3-1280 v3

Intel Xeon E3-1280 v3
Benchmarks & Specs

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The Intel Xeon E3-1280 v3 was once a compelling processor for workstations and small servers. It was manufactured using the proven 22-nm process. Its basis was the robust Haswell S architecture. This CPU was characterized by exceptional reliability. One could always expect the stability of a Xeon processor.

Even today, users appreciate its unwavering performance in continuous operation. It remains a good choice for environments where fail-safe operation counts. An important component is the 8 MB Level 3 cache. This promotes smooth and efficient data processing. With 26 GB/s maximum memory bandwidth, the Intel Xeon E3-1280 v3 delivers good overall performance.

It was specifically developed for demanding tasks with high reliability requirements. This processor exemplifies how Intel offered professional technology. We continue to regard it as a capable core for selected areas. Its entire design was aimed at maximum operational reliability.
  • Reliability and stability
  • Haswell S architecture
  • 8 MB Level 3 Cache
  • Suitable for Workstations and small servers

Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks

Single-core performance
Rank 444 / 867
In segment Desktop
Multi-core performance
Rank 495 / 821
In segment Desktop
Geekbench 6 Single-Core

Geekbench 6 Single-Core
Single-core performance

Intel Core i5-6600
4C / 4T · 3.90 GHz
1,278
Intel Xeon Gold 6144
8C / 16T · 4.20 GHz
1,275
Intel Xeon E3-1280 v3
4C / 8T · 4.00 GHz
1,272
Intel Core i3-7320
2C / 4T · 4.10 GHz
1,270
Intel Xeon E3-1275 v3
4C / 8T · 3.90 GHz
1,269
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Intel Core i5-7600K
4C / 4T · 4.20 GHz
4,278
Intel Xeon E3-1535M v5
4C / 8T · 3.40 GHz
4,258
Intel Xeon E3-1280 v3
4C / 8T · 4.00 GHz
4,257
Intel Processor 310
2C / 4T · 4.10 GHz
4,254
Intel Core i3-10100T
4C / 8T · 3.50 GHz
4,247
Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core

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

Intel Core i5-10600T
6C / 12T · 4.00 GHz
1,068
Intel Xeon E3-1225 v5
4C / 4T · 3.70 GHz
1,068
Intel Xeon E3-1280 v3
4C / 8T · 4.00 GHz
1,067
Intel Core i7-7700
4C / 8T · 4.20 GHz
1,066
AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE
6C / 12T · 4.20 GHz
1,065
Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core

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

Intel Xeon E3-1505M v6
4C / 8T · 3.00 GHz
3,968
Intel Xeon E5-2640 v2
8C / 16T · 2.20 GHz
3,958
Intel Xeon E3-1280 v3
4C / 8T · 4.00 GHz
3,942
Intel Xeon E3-1285 v3
4C / 8T · 4.00 GHz
3,928
Intel Xeon E3-1270 v3
4C / 8T · 3.90 GHz
3,927
Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)
Single-core performance

AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C / 16T · 4.00 GHz
163 cb
Intel Core i5-8400
6C / 6T · 4.00 GHz
163 cb
Intel Xeon E3-1280 v3
4C / 8T · 4.00 GHz
162 cb
Intel Xeon Gold 6152
22C / 44T · 3.70 GHz
161 cb
Intel Xeon Gold 6150
18C / 36T · 3.70 GHz
161 cb
Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)
Multi-core performance

Intel Core i7-5775C
4C / 8T · 3.50 GHz
774 cb
Intel Core i7-5775R
4C / 8T · 3.50 GHz
774 cb
Intel Xeon E3-1280 v3
4C / 8T · 4.00 GHz
770 cb
Intel Xeon E5-2637 v4
4C / 8T · 3.60 GHz
768 cb
Intel Core i7-6785R
4C / 8T · 3.50 GHz
764 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: 3.60 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core): 4.00 GHz
Turbo Frequency (4 Cores): 4.00 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
TDP82 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 price370 $
DocumentsTechnical data sheet
Intel Xeon E3-1280 v3
Intel Xeon E3-1280 v3
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