Intel Xeon E3-1280 v6 Benchmark, Test and specs

Last updated: 2023-05-08

The Intel Xeon E3-1280 v6 was released in Q1/2017 and has 4 cores. The processor can process 8 threads simultaneously and uses a mainboard with the socket LGA 1151. In the Geekbench 5 benchmark, the Intel Xeon E3-1280 v6 achieved a result of 1,218 points (single-core) or 4,710 points (multi-core).

CPU lineage
In this classification you can see to which group of processors the Intel Xeon E3-1280 v6 belongs. We also show the direct predecessor and successor of Intel Xeon E3-1280 v6.
Name:	Intel Xeon E3-1280 v6
Family:	Intel Xeon E3 (43)
CPU group:	Intel Xeon E3 v6 (10)
Architecture:	Kaby Lake S
Segment:	Desktop / Server
Generation:	6
Predecessor:	--
Successor:	--

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon E3-1280 v6 has 4 cores. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E3-1280 v6 is 3.90 GHz (4.20 GHz). An initial performance assessment can be made using the number of CPU cores.

CPU Cores / Threads:	4 / 8
Core architecture:	normal
Cores:	4x

Hyperthreading / SMT:	Yes
Overclocking:	No
Frequency:	3.90 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core):	4.20 GHz
Turbo Frequency (4 Cores):	4.10 GHz

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Processors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor.

AI hardware:	--
AI specifications:	--

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E3-1280 v6 has an integrated graphics that the system can use to efficiently play back videos. The Intel Xeon E3-1280 v6 has the no iGPU installed, which has -- streaming multiprocessors (-- shaders).

GPU name:	no iGPU
GPU frequency:
GPU (Turbo):	No turbo
Compute units:	--
Shader:	--
Hardware Raytracing:	No
Release date:

Max. displays:
Generation:	--
Direct X:	--
Technology:
Max. GPU Memory:	--
Frame Generation:	No

Hardware codec support

Processors with integrated graphics can process video codecs faster. Support for modern codecs can significantly increase system efficiency during video playback.

h265 / HEVC (8 bit):	No
h265 / HEVC (10 bit):	No
h264:	No
VP8:	No
VP9:	No

AV1:	No
AVC:	No
VC-1:	No
JPEG:	No

Memory type:	Memory bandwidth:
Memory & PCIe The Intel Xeon E3-1280 v6 supports a maximum of 64 GB memory. Depending on the mainboard, the processor can use a maximum of 2 (Dual Channel) memory channels. This results in a maximum bandwidth of the main memory of 38.4 GB/s.

DDR4-2400	38.4 GB/s
Max. Memory:	64 GB
Memory channels:	2 (Dual Channel)
ECC:	Yes
PCIe:	3.0 x 16
PCIe Bandwidth:	15.8 GB/s

Thermal Management The Intel Xeon E3-1280 v6 has a TDP of 72 W. Based on the TDP, the system manufacturer can and must adapt the cooling solution to the processor.

TDP (PL1 / PBP):	72 W
TDP (PL2):	--
TDP up:	--
TDP down:	--
Tjunction max.:	--

Technical details

Modern production reduces the waste heat of a processor and increases its efficiency. The Intel Xeon E3-1280 v6 is made in 14 nm and has 8.00 MB cache.

Technology:	14 nm
Chip design:	Monolithic
Socket:	LGA 1151
L2-Cache:	--
L3-Cache:	8.00 MB
AES-NI:	Yes
Operating systems:	Windows 10, Linux

Virtualization:	VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Instruction set (ISA):	x86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensions:	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Release date:	Q1/2017
Release price:	--
Part Number:	--
Documents:	Technical data sheet

Intel Xeon E3-1280 v6
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz (4.20 GHz)

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Benchmark results

The benchmark results for the Intel Xeon E3-1280 v6 have been carefully checked by us. We only publish benchmark results that have been created by us or that have been submitted by a visitor and then checked by a team member. All results are based on and fullfill our benchmark guidelines.

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X 64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz	1219
	Intel Core i5-10400H 4C 8T @ 4.60 GHz	1219
	Intel Xeon E-2176M 6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz	1219
	Intel Xeon E3-1280 v6 4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz	1218
	Intel Xeon E-2226GE 6C 6T @ 4.60 GHz	1218
	Intel Core i7-9700F 8C 8T @ 4.70 GHz	1218
	Intel Core i7-9700 8C 8T @ 4.70 GHz	1218

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Core i7-7700K 4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz	4719
	Apple A12X Bionic 8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz	4718
	Apple A12Z Bionic 8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz	4718
	Intel Xeon E3-1280 v6 4C 8T @ 4.10 GHz	4710
	AMD Ryzen 3 5425U 4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz	4701
	AMD Ryzen 5 5625C 6C 12T @ 2.30 GHz	4699
	Intel Core i5-8500B 6C 6T @ 3.70 GHz	4689

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.


	Intel Core i5-8500B 6C 6T @ 3.70 GHz	9094
	Intel Xeon D-1548 8C 16T @ 2.00 GHz	9071
	AMD FX-8310 8C 8T @ 4.10 GHz	9065
	Intel Xeon E3-1280 v6 4C 8T @ 4.10 GHz	8957
	Intel Core i7-6700K 4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz	8955
	Intel Xeon E3-1270 v6 4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz	8947
	Intel Pentium Gold 8505 5C 6T @ 1.60 GHz	8935

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Core i9-7900X 10C 20T @ 4.30 GHz	188
	Intel Core i9-7920X 12C 24T @ 4.30 GHz	188
	Intel Core i9-7940X 14C 28T @ 4.30 GHz	188
	Intel Xeon E3-1280 v6 4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz	187
	Intel Xeon E-2176M 6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz	187
	AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G 4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz	186
	Intel Xeon W-2191B 18C 36T @ 4.30 GHz	186

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Xeon W-2125 4C 8T @ 4.50 GHz	943
	Intel Core i5-8500 6C 6T @ 3.70 GHz	934
	Intel Core i5-8500B 6C 6T @ 3.70 GHz	934
	Intel Xeon E3-1280 v6 4C 8T @ 4.10 GHz	927
	Intel Core i5-8400 6C 6T @ 3.80 GHz	925
	Intel Xeon E5-2660 v2 10C 20T @ 2.60 GHz	916
	Intel Core i7-3930K 6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz	915

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5 (SC)
2,488 entries

Geekbench 5 (MC)
2,461 entries

PassMark CPU-Mark
2,392 entries

Cinebench R15 (SC)
1,106 entries

Cinebench R15 (MC)
1,101 entries

Geekbench 3 (SC)
942 entries

Geekbench 3 (MC)
938 entries

Cinebench R11.5 (SC)
825 entries

Cinebench R11.5 (MC)
836 entries

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