Intel Xeon E3-1280 v5

Intel Xeon E3-1280 v5
Benchmarks & Specs

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The Intel Xeon E3-1280 v5 is a processor particularly noted for its high reliability. It was manufactured with the Skylake S architecture, which at the time was an advanced production standard. It allowed for good energy efficiency for this segment. We see that this processor still works reliably and forms a solid basis.

It is ideally suited for many professional applications. The processor has a generous 8 MB Level 3 cache. This noticeably benefits smooth data processing. The maximum memory bandwidth of 34 GB/s is also very helpful. It supports demanding applications in everyday work. For fast expansion cards, the processor relies on PCIe 3.0.

This is particularly important for dedicated workstations and smaller servers with high demands. The Intel Xeon E3-1280 v5 delivers consistently good performance overall. Its design was designed for longevity from the start. Many users continue to rely on its proven functionality. It remains a compelling option for specialized tasks.

Especially where reliability is a top priority, it is an excellent choice.
  • High reliability
  • Energy-efficient manufacturing
  • Solid performance for workstations and small servers
  • 8 MB Level 3 Cache

Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks

Single-core performance
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In segment Desktop
Multi-core performance
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In segment Desktop
Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core

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

Intel Core i3-9320
4C / 4T · 4.40 GHz
1,132
Intel Core i5-8600
6C / 6T · 4.20 GHz
1,132
Intel Xeon E3-1280 v5
4C / 8T · 4.00 GHz
1,131
Intel Xeon Platinum 8280
28C / 56T · 4.00 GHz
1,130
Intel Xeon Gold 5220R
24C / 48T · 4.00 GHz
1,129
Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core

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

AMD Ryzen 3 4300GE
4C / 8T · 4.00 GHz
4,318
Intel Xeon E-2224G
4C / 4T · 4.30 GHz
4,296
Intel Xeon E3-1280 v5
4C / 8T · 3.90 GHz
4,286
Intel Core i5-9500E
6C / 6T · 3.00 GHz
4,280
AMD Ryzen 3 4100
4C / 8T · 3.80 GHz
4,265
Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)
Single-core performance

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
12C / 24T · 4.00 GHz
173 cb
Intel Xeon E3-1230 v6
4C / 8T · 3.90 GHz
173 cb
Intel Xeon E3-1280 v5
4C / 8T · 4.00 GHz
172 cb
Intel Core i5-10500T
6C / 12T · 3.80 GHz
171 cb
Intel Core i3-10100T
4C / 8T · 3.80 GHz
171 cb
Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)
Multi-core performance

AMD Ryzen 5 3400G
4C / 8T · 4.00 GHz
875 cb
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G
4C / 8T · 4.00 GHz
875 cb
Intel Xeon E3-1280 v5
4C / 8T · 3.90 GHz
866 cb
Intel Core i3-10100T
4C / 8T · 3.50 GHz
862 cb
Intel Core i7-4790K
4C / 8T · 4.20 GHz
854 cb

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At a glance

PropertyValue
FamilyIntel Xeon E3 (44)
CPU groupIntel Xeon E3 v5 (17)
ArchitectureSkylake S
Technology14 nm
SegmentDesktop
SocketLGA 1151
Generation5
Predecessor
Successor

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

PropertyValue
CPU Cores / Threads4 / 8
Hyperthreading / SMT
Core architecturenormal
Cores: 4x
Frequency: 3.70 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core): 4.00 GHz
Turbo Frequency (4 Cores): 3.90 GHz
L2-Cache
L3-Cache8.00 MB
OverclockingNo

Memory & PCIe

Memory typeMemory bandwidth
DDR4-2133
34.1 GB/s
PropertyValue
Max. Memory64 GB
Memory channels2
ECC
PCIe3.0 x 16
PCIe Bandwidth15.8 GB/s

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 dateQ4/2015
Release price
DocumentsTechnical data sheet
Intel Xeon E3-1280 v5
Intel Xeon E3-1280 v5
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