Xeon E3-1225 V2

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon E3-1225 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 E3-1225 V2 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,850 Rank: 995
Rank Name Score Visual
991 Ryzen 7 3700U 4,860
+0.2%
992 Core i5-6260U 4,854
+0.1%
993 Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U 4,852
+0%
994 Core i5-4330M 4,852
+0%
995 Xeon E3-1225 V2 4,850
996 Core i5-3470S 4,850
+0%
997 Core i3-4150 4,850
+0%
998 Core i7-2600 4,846
-0.1%
999 Celeron G4930 4,842
-0.2%
1000 Xeon X5690 4,842
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon E3-1225 V2 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,693 Rank: 968
Rank Name Score Visual
964 Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U 4,698
+0.1%
965 Xeon E3-1245 v5 4,696
+0.1%
966 Xeon E5-1603 v4 4,695
+0%
967 Intel Core i3-380UM 4,693
+0%
968 Xeon E3-1225 V2 4,693
969 Core i7-4710MQ 4,693
+0%
970 Core i3-9100TE 4,693
+0%
971 Core i7-2820QM 4,692
+-0%
972 Core i7-3612QM 4,692
+-0%
973 Core i7 940 4,692
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon E3-1225 V2 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,955 Rank: 965
Rank Name Score Visual
961 Xeon D-1521 4,961
+0.1%
962 Xeon D-1531 4,960
+0.1%
963 Core i5-3470S 4,960
+0.1%
964 Core i7-4702MQ 4,956
+0%
965 Xeon E3-1225 V2 4,955
966 Ryzen 7 3700U 4,954
+-0%
967 Core i5-4300M 4,954
+-0%
968 Xeon E5-2658 v4 4,950
-0.1%
969 Core i3-6098P 4,950
-0.1%
970 Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U 4,949
-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 E3-1225 V2 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,648 Rank: 834
Rank Name Score Visual
830 Xeon E3-1220 v6 4,649
+0%
831 Core i5-7500 4,649
+0%
832 Core i5-4670S 4,649
+0%
833 Core i5-1030NG7 4,649
+0%
834 Xeon E3-1225 V2 4,648
835 Core i7-4720HQ 4,648
+0%
836 Core i7-3820QM 4,648
+0%
837 Xeon D-1521 4,647
+-0%
838 Ryzen 3 2200G 4,647
+-0%
839 Core i7-3820 4,647
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon E3-1225 V2 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,591 Rank: 926
Rank Name Score Visual
922 Core i5-4460 4,592
+0%
923 Phenom II X6 1055T 4,592
+0%
924 Core i5-3570S 4,592
+0%
925 Pentium J6426 4,592
+0%
926 Xeon E3-1225 V2 4,591
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
+-0%
931 Core i5-7300HQ 4,589
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon E3-1225 V2 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,630 Rank: 887
Rank Name Score Visual
883 Core i5-3570K 4,631
+0%
884 Xeon E3-1220 V2 4,631
+0%
885 Core i7-3610QM 4,631
+0%
886 Core i7-7567U 4,630
+0%
887 Xeon E3-1225 V2 4,630
888 Core i7-3630QM 4,629
+-0%
889 Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G 4,628
+-0%
890 Ryzen 5 2400GE 4,628
+-0%
891 Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U 4,627
-0.1%
892 Core i5-7260U 4,627
-0.1%

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Xeon E3-1225 V2 Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Xeon E3-1225 v2 stands as a relic from the early days of the Ivy Bridge era, having been released in May 2012. While it is no longer competitive in modern computing benchmarks, its position within the Xeon E3 lineup reflects a time when server-grade features were increasingly integrated into mainstream workstation platforms. Designed for server and workstation use, this processor leverages Intel’s 22 nm process and the Ivy Bridge microarchitecture to deliver a balanced mix of performance and power efficiency. With a base clock of 3.2 GHz and a turbo frequency of 3.6 GHz, it offers a modest boost under load, though its 77 W TDP places it in the mid-tier power envelope for its generation. Built on a 160 mm² die with 1.4 billion transistors, the Xeon E3-1225 v2 features four cores and four threads, without Simultaneous Multithreading, and a locked multiplier that limits overclocking potential. It supports dual-channel DDR3 memory up to 1600 MHz and includes ECC memory support, a key feature for mission-critical environments where data integrity is paramount.

The integrated Intel HD P4000 graphics engine provides basic visual capabilities, with a base frequency of 650 MHz and a burst frequency of 1250 MHz, supporting up to three displays. This makes the processor suitable for light graphical workloads or as a fallback in systems without a discrete GPU. The processor uses the FCLGA1155 socket and supports PCIe 3.0 with up to 40 lanes, offering ample expansion options for storage and peripheral devices. Its cache hierarchy includes 61 MiB of L1 cache, 244 MiB of L2 cache, and a substantial 7.629 MiB of L3 cache, enhancing data access speed for compute-intensive applications. Despite its age, the Xeon E3-1225 v2 supports a wide array of instruction sets, including AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, and virtualization technologies such as VT-x and VT-d, making it a capable platform for virtualized environments and enterprise software.

In benchmark testing, the Xeon E3-1225 v2 achieves an Overall Score of 4850, ranking #995 of 2060, with a Singlecore Score of 4955 (#965 of 2060) and a Multicore Score of 4693 (#967 of 2060). These results place it firmly in the mid-tier of its era, outperforming older Core i7 and Xeon D processors but falling behind newer entries in the Xeon E3 and Ryzen series. Its strongest performance is in single-core tasks, where it competes with contemporary mobile and desktop processors, though its multicore capabilities are less impressive compared to modern multi-threaded CPUs. The Passmark scores further reinforce this profile, with a Number Crunching score of 4648, Data Processing of 4591, and Physics Compute of 4630—indicating solid general-purpose performance but not exceptional throughput. While it remains a viable option for legacy systems or embedded applications requiring ECC memory and virtualization support, the Xeon E3-1225 v2 is clearly a product of a bygone era, best suited for environments where compatibility and stability outweigh raw performance demands.
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Intel Xeon E3-1225 V2

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon E3-1225 V2
Model Number: E3-1225V2
Cores: 4
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 3200 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 32x (locked)
Core Name: Ivy Bridge
Socket: FCLGA1155
Package: FC-LGA12C
Target Segment: Server
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 77 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: 40
PCIe Configuration: 1x16 & 1x4, 2x8 & 1x4 or 1x8 & 3x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics P4000
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1250 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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