Xeon E3-1220 v3

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon E3-1220 v3

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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 v3 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,047 Rank: 835
Rank Name Score Visual
831 Xeon D-1531 5,050
+0.1%
832 Core i7-4720HQ 5,050
+0.1%
833 Ryzen 3 5300U 5,050
+0.1%
834 Core i5-6440HQ 5,048
+0%
835 Xeon E3-1220 v3 5,047
836 Core i7-6650U 5,046
+-0%
837 Core i5-7267U 5,046
+-0%
838 Xeon E5-1620 v2 5,046
+-0%
839 Core i5-9300H 5,044
-0.1%
840 AMD Ryzen 5 1400 5,044
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon E3-1220 v3 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,808 Rank: 833
Rank Name Score Visual
829 Pentium G4400 4,812
+0.1%
830 Core i7-2600K 4,812
+0.1%
831 Core i7-870 4,811
+0.1%
832 Core i5-6500 4,808
+0%
833 Xeon E3-1220 v3 4,808
834 Xeon E3-1280 v3 4,807
+-0%
835 Ryzen 5 3400G 4,806
+-0%
836 Core i5-4570R 4,804
-0.1%
837 Core i5-4670S 4,803
-0.1%
838 Core i5-4590 4,803
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon E3-1220 v3 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,207 Rank: 805
Rank Name Score Visual
801 Athlon 3000G 5,216
+0.2%
802 Core i5-6267U 5,215
+0.2%
803 Xeon D-2146NT 5,213
+0.1%
804 Athlon Gold 7220U 5,209
+0%
805 Xeon E3-1220 v3 5,207
806 Core i7-6700HQ 5,206
+-0%
807 Ryzen 5 2600H 5,204
-0.1%
808 Xeon E5-4660 v4 5,199
-0.2%
809 Core i5-9400T 5,198
-0.2%
810 Xeon E5-2679 v4 5,197
-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 v3 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,661 Rank: 786
Rank Name Score Visual
782 Core i7-3770S 4,663
+0%
783 Xeon E3-1225 v6 4,662
+0%
784 Xeon D-1622 4,662
+0%
785 Core i7-3940XM 4,662
+0%
786 Xeon E3-1220 v3 4,661
787 Xeon E3-1265L v3 4,661
+0%
788 Xeon E3-1220 v5 4,660
+-0%
789 Xeon E5-1603 v4 4,660
+-0%
790 Core i7-8650U 4,660
+-0%
791 Core i5-4690 4,660
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon E3-1220 v3 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,600 Rank: 903
Rank Name Score Visual
899 Core i5-7440HQ 4,602
+0%
900 Core i7-2920XM 4,602
+0%
901 Core i5-6402P 4,600
+0%
902 Core i5-4590S 4,600
+0%
903 Xeon E3-1220 v3 4,600
904 Core i7-975 4,599
+-0%
905 Phenom II X6 1075T 4,598
+-0%
906 Phenom II X6 1065T 4,598
+-0%
907 Xeon E3-1505L v5 4,597
-0.1%
908 Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 4,597
-0.1%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon E3-1220 v3 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,688 Rank: 756
Rank Name Score Visual
752 Xeon E3-1265L v3 4,690
+0%
753 Ryzen 5 7520U 4,690
+0%
754 Core i3-8100T 4,689
+0%
755 Core i5-7440EQ 4,688
+0%
756 Xeon E3-1220 v3 4,688
757 Core i7-4910MQ 4,688
+0%
758 Xeon W-2102 4,687
+-0%
759 Core i5-6350HQ 4,687
+-0%
760 Core i5-6600T 4,687
+-0%
761 Core i7-4820K 4,687
+-0%

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Xeon E3-1220 v3 Details

For users seeking a reliable, cost-effective processor for server or workstation environments, the Intel Xeon E3-1220 v3 offers a balanced mix of performance and enterprise-grade features. Launched in June 2013, this processor is now over a decade old, placing it firmly in the legacy category, yet it remains relevant for entry-level tasks in professional settings due to its support for ECC memory and virtualization technologies. Designed on Intel’s Haswell-WS architecture and built on a 22 nm process, the Xeon E3-1220 v3 is a quad-core CPU with a base frequency of 3.1 GHz and a turbo boost up to 3.5 GHz, delivering a solid performance envelope for multi-threaded workloads. It operates at a 47 W TDP, which is modest for a server processor, and requires a Socket 1150 (FC-LGA12C) platform, making it compatible with a range of older motherboards from the era.

The processor features 8 MB of L3 cache and supports dual-channel DDR3L memory at speeds up to 1600 MT/s, with a maximum capacity of 32 GB. It lacks integrated graphics, which is typical for Xeon SKUs, meaning a discrete GPU is required for display output. Despite this omission, the Xeon E3-1220 v3 includes a robust set of instruction set extensions, including AVX, AVX2, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, and AES-NI, enabling efficient performance in compute-heavy applications such as data processing, virtualization, and software development. It also supports Intel’s virtualization technologies, including VT-x, VT-d, and EPT, which enhance the performance and security of virtual machines.

In benchmark testing, the Xeon E3-1220 v3 scores 5047 overall, placing it at #835 out of 2060 processors in the overall ranking. Its single-core performance is strong, with a score of 5207 and a rank of #805, indicating it holds its own in tasks that rely heavily on per-core performance. However, its multicore performance, rated at 4808 and #832, shows it lags behind more modern processors, especially in multi-threaded workloads. It outperforms some newer mainstream CPUs like the Ryzen 5 3400G and Core i5-4570R but falls behind processors such as the Core i7-870 and Core i7-2600K, which are from the same generation but slightly higher in clock speed or cache.

As of March 2026, the Xeon E3-1220 v3 is best suited for legacy systems, small business servers, or workstations where cost, power efficiency, and ECC memory support are priorities over cutting-edge performance. While it cannot compete with modern high-end CPUs in the top 50 rankings—where processors like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX and Core Ultra 9 285K dominate—it remains a viable option for users who need dependable, stable performance in non-demanding environments. Its lack of integrated graphics and aging architecture make it less ideal for gaming or content creation, but for virtualization, web servers, or light CAD work, it continues to offer a reasonable balance of capability and affordability.
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Intel Xeon E3-1220 v3

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon E3-1220 v3
Model Number: i7-5700HQ
Cores: 4
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 2700 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 31x (locked)
Core Name: Haswell-WS
Socket: FCBGA1364
Package: FC-LGA12C
Target Segment: Workstation
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 47 W

Cache Specifications

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

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3L 1600/1866 LPDDR3 1600/1866
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 25.6 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

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

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 5600
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1050 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Die Area: 160 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES F16C x86-64 HT TBT 2.0 EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory FMA
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