Xeon E3-1220

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon E3-1220

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Xeon E3-1220 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,501 Rank: 1289
Rank Name Score Visual
1285 PRO A6-9500 4,505
+0.1%
1286 Xeon E3-1260L 4,503
+0%
1287 Celeron 4305U 4,503
+0%
1288 FX-6120 4,501
+0%
1289 Xeon E3-1220 4,501
1290 Core i5-3437U 4,496
-0.1%
1291 Phenom II X4 975 4,493
-0.2%
1292 Xeon X3440 4,492
-0.2%
1293 A8-7670K 4,492
-0.2%
1294 Pentium G2030 4,491
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon E3-1220 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,499 Rank: 1226
Rank Name Score Visual
1222 Celeron G4930 4,500
+0%
1223 Phenom II X4 B65 4,500
+0%
1224 Pentium Gold G6400 4,500
+0%
1225 Core i7-7Y75 4,499
+0%
1226 Xeon E3-1220 4,499
1227 Core i5-7200U 4,498
+-0%
1228 Core i3-4360T 4,498
+-0%
1229 Core i3-4160T 4,498
+-0%
1230 Core i5-3335S 4,498
+-0%
1231 Core i7-965 4,498
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon E3-1220 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,502 Rank: 1289
Rank Name Score Visual
1285 A4-6320 4,508
+0.1%
1286 Core i7-2715QE 4,505
+0.1%
1287 PRO A10-9700E 4,505
+0.1%
1288 A10-7870K 4,504
+0%
1289 Xeon E3-1220 4,502
1290 A6-9500E 4,501
+-0%
1291 Xeon E5-2695 v2 4,501
+-0%
1292 Core i7-975 4,500
+-0%
1293 PRO A10-8770E 4,500
+-0%
1294 Core i7-2637M 4,498
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Xeon E3-1220 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,605 Rank: 956
Rank Name Score Visual
952 Xeon X5560 4,607
+0%
953 Core i5-2500K 4,606
+0%
954 Core i7-950 4,606
+0%
955 Core i7-2820QM 4,605
+0%
956 Xeon E3-1220 4,605
957 Core i3-9100TE 4,604
+-0%
958 Core i7-870 4,603
+-0%
959 Xeon X5550 4,602
-0.1%
960 Core i7-940 4,602
-0.1%
961 Core i5-6442EQ 4,601
-0.1%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon E3-1220 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,569 Rank: 997
Rank Name Score Visual
993 Core i7-2630QM 4,569
+0%
994 Core i5-3330 4,569
+0%
995 Phenom II X4 980 4,569
+0%
996 Ryzen 3 3200U 4,569
+0%
997 Xeon E3-1220 4,569
998 Core i7-860 4,569
+0%
999 Ryzen 3 3250U 4,569
+0%
1000 Core i7-930 4,568
+-0%
1001 Pentium Gold G6405 4,568
+-0%
1002 Core i5-6442EQ 4,567
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon E3-1220 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,602 Rank: 963
Rank Name Score Visual
959 Core i7-975 4,603
+0%
960 Core i7-2820QM 4,602
+0%
961 Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U 4,602
+0%
962 Ryzen 3 3300U 4,602
+0%
963 Xeon E3-1220 4,602
964 Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U 4,602
+0%
965 Pentium 6805 4,601
+-0%
966 Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 4,600
+-0%
967 Core i5-3330 4,600
+-0%
968 Core i3-6100 4,599
-0.1%

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Xeon E3-1220 Details

Ranking #1288 of 2060 in overall performance, the Intel Xeon E3-1220 sits in the mid-tier of processors from its era, offering a balanced blend of multi-threaded throughput and single-core efficiency. Launched in April 2011, this server-focused CPU is now over a decade old, placing it firmly in the legacy category. Despite its age, it remains relevant in low-cost or upgrade scenarios where modern performance is not required, particularly in environments that benefit from ECC memory and virtualization support. The processor is built on Intel’s Sandy Bridge architecture, manufactured on a 32 nm process, and features a 65 W TDP with a socket 1155 interface. It includes four cores and four threads, with a base clock of 3.1 GHz and a turbo frequency of 3.4 GHz, enabling it to handle moderate workloads with reasonable efficiency.

The Xeon E3-1220 is equipped with 0.061 MiB of L1 cache, 0.244 MiB of L2 cache, and a substantial 7.629 MiB of L3 cache, contributing to its ability to maintain high performance in memory-sensitive applications. It supports dual-channel DDR3 memory, which provides adequate bandwidth for its time, though it lacks support for modern DDR4 or DDR5 standards. The absence of integrated graphics means users must rely on a discrete GPU, making it suitable for systems focused on compute rather than media or gaming. However, the processor does support a range of advanced features, including AES-NI, AVX, AVX2, and Intel’s virtualization technologies such as VT-x and VT-d, which enhance security and performance in virtualized environments.

In benchmark testing, the Xeon E3-1220 achieves a single-core score of 4502, ranking #1289 out of 2060 processors, and a multicore score of 4499, placing it at #1225. Its overall performance score of 4501 reflects a strong balance between core performance and thread utilization. While it is competitive with some mid-tier CPUs from the early 2010s, such as the Core i7-965 and FX-4320, it trails behind more modern processors and even newer Xeon models like the Xeon E3-1260L. The processor's performance is particularly notable in data processing and physics compute tasks, where it scores 4569 and 4602 respectively, showcasing its capability in computational workloads.

Despite its age, the Xeon E3-1220 remains a viable option for light server tasks, small-scale virtualization, or retro computing setups. Its ECC memory support and virtualization features make it a practical choice in environments where data integrity and system stability are critical. However, in the context of today’s hardware landscape, it is outpaced by contemporary CPUs in all performance metrics. As of March 2026, it serves best as a budget-friendly solution for legacy systems or in applications where its specific features—like ECC and virtualization—are more important than raw speed.
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Intel Xeon E3-1220

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon E3-1220
Cores: 4
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 3100 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 31x (locked)
Core Name: Sandy Bridge
Socket: Socket 1155
Package: FC-LGA10
Target Segment: Server
TDP: 80 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.244 MiB
L3 Cache: 7.629 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3

Physical Specifications

Process: 32 nm
Die Area: 216 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel

CPU Features

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX EIST TXT VT-x VT-d SSE4a SHA AMD-Vi AMD-V TSME SenseMI SMT
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