Xeon E3-1220L v2

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon E3-1220L 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 E3-1220L v2 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,483 Rank: 1303
Rank Name Score Visual
1299 PRO A10-9700E 4,486
+0.1%
1300 Core i7-920 4,483
+0%
1301 A10-7870K 4,483
+0%
1302 Core i3-2100 4,483
+0%
1303 Xeon E3-1220L v2 4,483
1304 Core i3-3240T 4,482
+-0%
1305 Core i7-3517U 4,481
+-0%
1306 Pentium G3250T 4,481
+-0%
1307 Core i3-4000M 4,480
-0.1%
1308 Phenom II X6 1065T 4,480
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon E3-1220L v2 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,397 Rank: 1465
Rank Name Score Visual
1461 Xeon E5606 4,398
+0%
1462 Pentium B950 4,397
+0%
1463 Pentium G3420 4,397
+0%
1464 Phenom 9150e 4,397
+0%
1465 Xeon E3-1220L v2 4,397
1466 Core i7-2637M 4,396
+-0%
1467 Core M-5Y71 4,396
+-0%
1468 A8-3820 4,396
+-0%
1469 Core i3-3120M 4,395
+-0%
1470 Core i5-661 4,395
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon E3-1220L v2 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,540 Rank: 1258
Rank Name Score Visual
1254 Core i5-3437U 4,544
+0.1%
1255 Phenom 9950 4,543
+0.1%
1256 Xeon X5670 4,543
+0.1%
1257 Xeon W3530 4,541
+0%
1258 Xeon E3-1220L v2 4,540
1259 Core i3-3240T 4,537
-0.1%
1260 Core i7 960 4,536
-0.1%
1261 Athlon II X2 265 4,533
-0.2%
1262 Xeon L5639 4,532
-0.2%
1263 Xeon E5-2450 v2 4,530
-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 E3-1220L v2 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,541 Rank: 1224
Rank Name Score Visual
1220 Core i5-5257U 4,541
+0%
1221 Pentium G3420 4,541
+0%
1222 Phenom II X4 955 4,541
+0%
1223 FX-9800P 4,541
+0%
1224 Xeon E3-1220L v2 4,541
1225 Celeron G5900 4,541
+0%
1226 Athlon Silver 3050U 4,541
+0%
1227 Core i5-6200U 4,540
+-0%
1228 Core i3-6100H 4,540
+-0%
1229 Core i5-5300U 4,540
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon E3-1220L v2 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,516 Rank: 1237
Rank Name Score Visual
1233 Phenom II X4 805 4,517
+0%
1234 Core i7-5600U 4,516
+0%
1235 Core i7-3687U 4,516
+0%
1236 Athlon II X4 620 4,516
+0%
1237 Xeon E3-1220L v2 4,516
1238 Athlon II X4 610e 4,516
+0%
1239 Phenom II X4 900e 4,516
+0%
1240 Core i7-2640M 4,515
+-0%
1241 Core i5-6200U 4,515
+-0%
1242 Core i3-2120 4,515
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon E3-1220L v2 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,539 Rank: 1165
Rank Name Score Visual
1161 A12-9800E 4,539
+0%
1162 Core i5-4258U 4,539
+0%
1163 Core i5-4300U 4,539
+0%
1164 Core i5-5250U 4,539
+0%
1165 Xeon E3-1220L v2 4,539
1166 A10 PRO-7850B 4,539
+0%
1167 Athlon X4 840 4,539
+0%
1168 Core M3-7Y30 4,538
+-0%
1169 Core i5-7Y57 4,538
+-0%
1170 A10-6800K 4,538
+-0%

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Xeon E3-1220L v2 Details

Ranking #1300 of 2060 in overall performance, the Intel Xeon E3-1220L v2 represents a server-class processor from the early 2010s that, while technologically outdated by modern standards, still holds relevance in niche environments. Launched in May 2012, this processor is built on Intel’s Ivy Bridge architecture and features a 22 nm process node, which was advanced for its time but now reflects a long lifecycle. As of March 2026, the Xeon E3-1220L v2 is over 13 years old, placing it firmly in the category of legacy hardware. Despite its age, it remains a viable option for low-power server or workstation applications where integrated graphics are not required and energy efficiency is a priority.

The Xeon E3-1220L v2 is designed for server and workstation use, with a market segment focused on enterprise environments. It features two physical cores and supports simultaneous multithreading, effectively delivering four threads through Intel Hyper-Threading. Base clock speed is 2.3 GHz, with a turbo frequency of up to 3.5 GHz under optimal conditions, although the processor’s performance is constrained by its age and limited cache hierarchy. It includes 0.061 MiB of L1 cache, 0.244 MiB of L2 cache, and a substantial 7.629 MiB of L3 cache, which helps maintain performance in memory-sensitive workloads. The processor operates at a low 17 W TDP, making it ideal for energy-efficient systems.

Memory support is limited to DDR3 with a dual-channel interface, and the processor supports ECC memory—crucial for mission-critical applications where data integrity is paramount. The Xeon E3-1220L v2 lacks integrated graphics, requiring a discrete GPU for visual output, which limits its use in general-purpose desktops. However, it includes robust virtualization capabilities such as Intel VT-x and VT-d, enabling efficient guest machine performance and PCI passthrough for I/O-intensive virtualized environments. It also supports advanced instruction sets including AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, and FMA3, enhancing performance in encryption, scientific computing, and multimedia tasks.

In benchmark testing, the Xeon E3-1220L v2 achieves a single-core score of 4540, ranking #1258 out of 2060 processors, and a multicore score of 4397, placing it #1462. The overall score of 4483 reflects balanced but modest performance, with the processor showing stronger single-core capabilities than multicore throughput. Compared to contemporary CPUs in its benchmark list, it trails behind modern processors but holds its own against older dual-core and low-power mobile chips. Its performance is most competitive with early 2010s Intel Core i3, i5, and i7 models, particularly in single-threaded applications.

Given its low power consumption, ECC support, and virtualization features, the Xeon E3-1220L v2 is best suited for small-scale servers, NAS systems, or embedded workstations where power efficiency and reliability are more important than raw computational power. While it cannot compete with today’s high-end CPUs, it remains a functional, cost-effective option for legacy or specialized environments where modern processors are overkill.
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Intel Xeon E3-1220L v2

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon E3-1220L v2
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2300 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 23x (locked)
Core Name: Ivy Bridge
Socket: Socket 1155
Package: FC-LGA12C
Target Segment: Server
TDP: 17 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: 22 nm
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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