Performance
Xeon E3-1231 v3
9,34925% of 36,991
Xeon E3-1280 v512% better
10,51028% of 36,991
The Xeon E3-1280 v5 has 12% better performance than the Xeon E3-1231 v3 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.
Performance per dollar
Xeon E3-1231 v3118% better
37.431% of 121.53
Xeon E3-1280 v5
17.1714% of 121.53
The Xeon E3-1231 v3 has 118% better value for the money than the Xeon E3-1280 v5 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.
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Summary
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About the Intel Xeon E3-1231 v3 CPU
The Intel Xeon E3-1231 v3 is an end-of-life 4-core (8-thread) processor built for the server CPU market. It launched in Q2 2014 with a suggested retail price of $250. It is part of Intel's Xeon E3 lineup, which is based on the Haswell-WS microarchitecture. The E3-1231 v3 is compatible with Intel Socket 1150 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 22 nm manufacturing process.
Memory and Cache
The Xeon E3-1231 v3 supports DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Xeon E3-1231 v3 has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 256 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 8 MB.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The Xeon E3-1231 v3 features 4 total cores which can process 8 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 3.4 GHz, and it can boost up to 3.8 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.
Integrated Graphics
The Xeon E3-1231 v3 does not include an integrated graphics solution. A dedicated graphics card will be required if you require a monitor with your computer.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The Xeon E3-1231 v3 has the 267th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 25.27% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 9,349 score and $250 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 37.4. This is the 90th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.
About the Intel Xeon E3-1280 v5 CPU
The Intel Xeon E3-1280 v5 is an end-of-life 4-core (8-thread) processor built for the server CPU market. It launched in Q4 2015 with a suggested retail price of $612. It is part of Intel's Xeon E3 lineup, which is based on the Skylake-DT microarchitecture. The E3-1280 v5 is compatible with Intel Socket 1151 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 14 nm manufacturing process.
Memory and Cache
The Xeon E3-1280 v5 supports DDR4 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Xeon E3-1280 v5 has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 256 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 8 MB.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The Xeon E3-1280 v5 features 4 total cores which can process 8 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 3.7 GHz, and it can boost up to 4.0 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.
Integrated Graphics
The Xeon E3-1280 v5 does not include an integrated graphics solution. A dedicated graphics card will be required if you require a monitor with your computer.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The Xeon E3-1280 v5 has the 237th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 28.41% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 10,510 score and $612 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 17.17. This is the 170th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.
General Info
General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Xeon E3-1231 v3 | Xeon E3-1280 v5 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Xeon E3 | Xeon E3 |
| Market Segment | Server | Server |
| Release Date | Q2 2014 | Q4 2015 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $250 | $612 |
| Production Status | End-of-life | End-of-life |
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Benchmark Performance
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Performance
Xeon E3-1231 v3
9,34925% of 36,991
Xeon E3-1280 v512% better
10,51028% of 36,991
The Xeon E3-1280 v5 has 12% better performance than the Xeon E3-1231 v3 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.
The Xeon E3-1231 v3 is ranked 267th with a score of 9,349, and the Xeon E3-1280 v5 is ranked 237th with a score of 10,510.
Performance per dollar
Xeon E3-1231 v3118% better
37.431% of 121.53
Xeon E3-1280 v5
17.1714% of 121.53
The Xeon E3-1231 v3 has 118% better value for the money than the Xeon E3-1280 v5 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.
The Xeon E3-1231 v3 is ranked 90th with a performance per dollar of 37.4, and the Xeon E3-1280 v5 is ranked 170th with a performance per dollar of 17.17.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| CPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| Xeon E-2176G | 14,662 | +57% |
| Xeon E3-1280 v5 | 10,510 | +12% |
| Xeon E3-1231 v3 | 9,349 | |
| Xeon E3-1230 v3 | 8,993 | -4% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
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| CPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| Xeon E-2176G | 39.95 | +7% |
| Xeon E3-1231 v3 | 37.4 | |
| Xeon E3-1230 v3 | 35.97 | -4% |
| Xeon E3-1280 v5 | 17.17 | -54% |
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both CPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| Benchmark | Xeon E3-1231 v3 | Xeon E3-1280 v5 |
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| 3DMark 11 Performance Physics | 9,349 | 10,510 (+12.42%) |
| Cinebench R15 Multi-Core | 732 | 815 (+11.34%) |
| Cinebench R15 Single-Core | 152 | 163 (+7.24%) |
| Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core | 3,790 | 4,430 (+16.89%) |
| Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core | 1,200 | 1,297 (+8.08%) |
| CPU Mark Multi-Thread | 7,052 | 8,407 (+19.21%) |
| CPU Mark Single-Thread | 2,149 | 2,322 (+8.05%) |
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck
Technical Specs
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Manufacturing Details
Information about the CPU's manufacturing like its foundry, process size, and transistor count.
| Spec | Xeon E3-1231 v3 | Xeon E3-1280 v5 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
| Foundry | Intel | Intel |
| Process Size | 22 nm | 14 nm |
| Transistors | 1,400 million | 1,750 million |
Architecture
CPU architecture specs like its memory channels, memory support, and microarchitecture. Newer CPU architectures can minimize bottlenecks and improve execution efficiency using more advanced techniques.
| Spec | Xeon E3-1231 v3 | Xeon E3-1280 v5 |
|---|---|---|
| Series | Xeon E3 | Xeon E3 |
| Microarchitecture | Haswell-WS | Skylake-DT |
| Codename | Haswell-WS | Skylake-DT |
| Memory Support | DDR3 | DDR4 |
| Memory Channels | Dual-channel | Dual-channel |
| ECC Memory | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can handle instructions and tasks. These have a strong impact on the CPU's performance.
| Spec | Xeon E3-1231 v3 | Xeon E3-1280 v5 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 8 | 8 |
| Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| Turbo Clock | 3.8 GHz | 4.0 GHz |
| Base Clock | 100 MHz | 100 MHz |
| Multiplier | 34.0x | 37.0x |
| Multiplier Unlocked | No | No |
Cache
CPU cache specs like its L1 & L2 cache. These provide the CPU with a small, but super-fast memory access. A larger cache can improve a CPU's performance.
| Spec | Xeon E3-1231 v3 | Xeon E3-1280 v5 |
|---|---|---|
| L1 Cache | 64 KB | 64 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 8 MB |
Compatibility & Power Consumption
Compatibility and power consumption information like its socket type, thermal design power, power limits. These can help verify the CPU's compatibility with other PC components.
| Spec | Xeon E3-1231 v3 | Xeon E3-1280 v5 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | Intel Socket 1150 | Intel Socket 1151 |
| PCI Express | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 80 W | 80 W |
Graphics, Features, & Extensions
Additional CPU features like its bundled coolers, integrated graphics, and extensions/technologies.
| Spec | Xeon E3-1231 v3 | Xeon E3-1280 v5 |
|---|---|---|
| Extensions / Technologies | MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, EIST, Intel 64, XD bit, TXT, VT-x, VT-d, AES-NI, ECC, HTT, FMA3, F16C, BMI1, BMI2, x8 SDDC, vPro, TBT 2.0 | MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, EIST, Intel 64, XD bit, TXT, VT-x, VT-d, AES-NI, ECC, HTT, FMA3, F16C, BMI1, BMI2, x8 SDDC, vPro, Boost 2.0 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.