Xeon E3-1220 V2

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon E3-1220 V2

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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 V2 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,782 Rank: 1037
Rank Name Score Visual
1033 Core i7-2960XM 4,790
+0.2%
1034 Xeon E5-2608L v4 4,787
+0.1%
1035 Celeron G4900 4,787
+0.1%
1036 Core i5-7200U 4,784
+0%
1037 Xeon E3-1220 V2 4,782
1038 Xeon X5667 4,779
-0.1%
1039 Core i3-8130U 4,778
-0.1%
1040 Core i5-3470T 4,776
-0.1%
1041 Athlon Silver 7120U 4,776
-0.1%
1042 Core i5-4200H 4,772
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon E3-1220 V2 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,642 Rank: 1039
Rank Name Score Visual
1035 Core i5-3350P 4,647
+0.1%
1036 Xeon E3-1270 4,645
+0.1%
1037 FX-8310 4,644
+0%
1038 Core i5-3450S 4,643
+0%
1039 Xeon E3-1220 V2 4,642
1040 Core i7-880 4,642
+0%
1041 Core i3-6300T 4,641
+-0%
1042 Core i3-6300 4,640
+-0%
1043 Xeon W3550 4,638
-0.1%
1044 Xeon E5-2620 v2 4,638
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon E3-1220 V2 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,875 Rank: 1024
Rank Name Score Visual
1020 Ryzen 3 2200U 4,881
+0.1%
1021 Xeon E3-1280 v2 4,881
+0.1%
1022 Xeon E5-2660 v4 4,880
+0.1%
1023 Core i3-4360T 4,876
+0%
1024 Xeon E3-1220 V2 4,875
1025 Core i5-5300U 4,875
+0%
1026 Core i5-3450 4,873
+-0%
1027 Celeron G5900 4,868
-0.1%
1028 Core i7-4710HQ 4,865
-0.2%
1029 Core i7-4550U 4,865
-0.2%

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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 V2 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,646 Rank: 842
Rank Name Score Visual
838 Ryzen 3 2200G 4,647
+0%
839 Core i7-3820 4,647
+0%
840 Core i5-4570 4,646
+0%
841 Core i5-8265U 4,646
+0%
842 Xeon E3-1220 V2 4,646
843 Xeon D-1520 4,645
+-0%
844 Core i5-7600T 4,645
+-0%
845 Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U 4,645
+-0%
846 Ryzen 5 2500U 4,645
+-0%
847 Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G 4,644
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon E3-1220 V2 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,590 Rank: 930
Rank Name Score Visual
926 Xeon E3-1225 V2 4,591
+0%
927 Core i7-960 4,591
+0%
928 Core i7-965 4,591
+0%
929 Xeon D-1518 4,590
+0%
930 Xeon E3-1220 V2 4,590
931 Core i5-7300HQ 4,589
+-0%
932 Core i5-2450P 4,589
+-0%
933 Core i7-880 4,589
+-0%
934 Xeon W5590 4,589
+-0%
935 Ryzen Embedded R1606G 4,588
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon E3-1220 V2 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,631 Rank: 884
Rank Name Score Visual
880 Core i3-7320 4,632
+0%
881 Core i7-970 4,632
+0%
882 Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G 4,631
+0%
883 Core i5-3570K 4,631
+0%
884 Xeon E3-1220 V2 4,631
885 Core i7-3610QM 4,631
+0%
886 Core i7-7567U 4,630
+-0%
887 Xeon E3-1225 V2 4,630
+-0%
888 Core i7-3630QM 4,629
+-0%
889 Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G 4,628
-0.1%

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Xeon E3-1220 V2 Details

Ranking #1037 of 2060 in overall performance, the Intel Xeon E3-1220 v2 presents a compelling case for its age, having been released in May 2012 as part of Intel's Ivy Bridge architecture lineup. While it may seem outdated by today's standards, the processor still holds its own in certain workloads, particularly in environments where legacy support and ECC memory are essential. Built on a 22 nm process and featuring a 69 W TDP, the Xeon E3-1220 v2 strikes a balance between power efficiency and thermal management, making it suitable for older server and workstation systems. With a base clock of 3.1 GHz and a turbo frequency of 3.5 GHz, the processor delivers solid single-threaded performance, which is reflected in its Singlecore Score of 4875, placing it in the top half of its benchmark category.

The Xeon E3-1220 v2 features four cores and four threads, with no Simultaneous Multithreading support, meaning it relies on strong per-core performance rather than thread-level parallelism. Its cache hierarchy includes 61 MiB of L1 cache, 244 MiB of L2 cache, and a substantial 7.629 MiB of L3 cache, which aids in reducing memory latency and improving data throughput. It supports dual-channel DDR3-1333/1600 memory, with a maximum capacity of 32 GB and a memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. The processor connects via a PCIe 3.0 interface, with up to 16 lanes available directly from the CPU, enabling high-speed data transfer for storage and expansion cards.

Despite lacking integrated graphics, the Xeon E3-1220 v2 is designed for server and workstation use, where discrete GPUs are typically employed. It supports a range of advanced features, including ECC memory, Intel VT-x and VT-d virtualization, AVX and AVX2 instruction sets, AES-NI encryption, and Intel vPro for remote management. These capabilities make it a reliable choice for virtualized environments and enterprise applications. The processor also supports Intel's Enhanced SpeedStep Technology (EIST), allowing dynamic frequency scaling to reduce power consumption under light loads.

In benchmark testing, the Xeon E3-1220 v2 achieves an Overall Score of 4782, a Multicore Score of 4642, and a Singlecore Score of 4875. Its strongest performance category is single-threaded workloads, where it ranks just behind several modern high-end CPUs like the Core i7-2960XM and Ryzen 3 2200U. However, its multicore performance, while respectable, shows a wider gap compared to leading processors in the top 50, such as the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX, which scores over 12,000. This indicates that while the Xeon E3-1220 v2 remains competitive in single-threaded scenarios, its multicore capabilities are less relevant in today's high-throughput computing environments.

As of March 2026, the Intel Xeon E3-1220 v2 is best suited for legacy systems, small business servers, or light virtualization workloads where ECC support and long-term stability are more important than raw performance. While it cannot compete with modern processors in terms of speed or efficiency, its combination of reliability, integrated virtualization features, and support for error-correcting memory makes it a durable option in specific use cases, particularly where upgrading hardware is not feasible.
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Intel Xeon E3-1220 V2

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon E3-1220 V2
Model Number: E3-1220V2
Cores: 4
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 3100 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 31x (locked)
Core Name: Ivy Bridge
Socket: FCLGA1155
Package: FC-LGA12C
Target Segment: Server
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 69 W

Cache Specifications

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

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3 1333/1600
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 25.6 GB/s
ECC Support: Yes

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 3.0
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: 1x16 & 1x4, 2x8 & 1x4 or 1x8 & 3x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 4600
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1300 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 22 nm
Die Area: 160 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 AES x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory FMA
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