Xeon E3-1225 v3

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon E3-1225 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 E3-1225 v3 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,151 Rank: 744
Rank Name Score Visual
740 Xeon Gold 6138 5,156
+0.1%
741 Core i5-9500T 5,155
+0.1%
742 Core i7-8550U 5,153
+0%
743 Core i5-6350HQ 5,153
+0%
744 Xeon E3-1225 v3 5,151
745 FX-8150 5,150
+-0%
746 Core i5-9400H 5,149
+-0%
747 Core i3-4370 5,149
+-0%
748 Xeon E5-2630 v4 5,148
-0.1%
749 Core i7-3930K 5,148
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon E3-1225 v3 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,780 Rank: 872
Rank Name Score Visual
868 Core i7-4700HQ 4,783
+0.1%
869 Core i7-3720QM 4,782
+0%
870 Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U 4,781
+0%
871 Ryzen 3 1300X 4,781
+0%
872 Xeon E3-1225 v3 4,780
873 Xeon E3-1225 v6 4,779
+-0%
874 Xeon D-1520 4,779
+-0%
875 Xeon L5639 4,779
+-0%
876 Xeon E5-2680 v2 4,779
+-0%
877 Ryzen 5 1400 4,777
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon E3-1225 v3 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,398 Rank: 646
Rank Name Score Visual
642 Pentium G3470 5,399
+0%
643 Xeon Gold 6138T 5,398
+0%
644 Core i7-7820EQ 5,398
+0%
645 Core i3-8300 5,398
+0%
646 Xeon E3-1225 v3 5,398
647 Xeon Silver 4310T 5,398
+0%
648 Core i7-6770HQ 5,395
-0.1%
649 Xeon E5-2687W 0 5,395
-0.1%
650 Ryzen 3 2300X 5,394
-0.1%
651 Core i7-4910MQ 5,392
-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 v3 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,665 Rank: 775
Rank Name Score Visual
771 Xeon X5650 4,667
+0%
772 Core i7-6820HQ 4,666
+0%
773 Ryzen 5 2400GE 4,666
+0%
774 Core i7-8665U 4,665
+0%
775 Xeon E3-1225 v3 4,665
776 Xeon E3-1230 V2 4,665
+0%
777 Xeon Silver 4112 4,664
+-0%
778 Atom C3858 4,664
+-0%
779 Core i5-4690K 4,664
+-0%
780 Core i7-7700HQ 4,663
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon E3-1225 v3 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,605 Rank: 891
Rank Name Score Visual
887 Core i3-9100T 4,605
+0%
888 Xeon E-2104G 4,605
+0%
889 Core i5-7400 4,605
+0%
890 Core i5-4570 4,605
+0%
891 Xeon E3-1225 v3 4,605
892 Core i3-1115G4 4,605
+0%
893 Core i5-3570K 4,604
+-0%
894 Core i7-2820QM 4,603
+-0%
895 Core i5-3570 4,603
+-0%
896 Athlon 3000G 4,603
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon E3-1225 v3 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,692 Rank: 750
Rank Name Score Visual
746 Core i5-6440EQ 4,694
+0%
747 Ryzen 5 1500X 4,694
+0%
748 Core i5-4570R 4,694
+0%
749 Core i5-6402P 4,693
+0%
750 Xeon E3-1225 v3 4,692
751 Core i5-4690 4,691
+-0%
752 Xeon E3-1265L v3 4,690
+-0%
753 Ryzen 5 7520U 4,690
+-0%
754 Core i3-8100T 4,689
-0.1%
755 Core i5-7440EQ 4,688
-0.1%

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Xeon E3-1225 v3 Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Xeon E3-1225 v3 remains a notable entry in the server and workstation segment, despite its origins dating back to June 2013. Built on the Haswell-WS microarchitecture and manufactured on a 22 nm process, this processor represents a solid mid-range option for professional environments that prioritize reliability and ECC memory support. With a base clock of 3.2 GHz and a turbo frequency of up to 3.6 GHz, the Xeon E3-1225 v3 delivers strong single-threaded performance, which is reflected in its Singlecore Score of 5398—placing it at rank #643 out of 2060 processors.

The processor features four cores and four threads, with a 64-bit architecture and a locked multiplier, limiting its overclocking potential. It operates on the FCLGA1150 socket and includes 8 MB of L3 cache, with L1 and L2 caches measuring 0.061 MiB and 0.244 MiB respectively. The integrated Intel HD P4600 graphics support up to three displays and feature a base frequency of 350 MHz, with a burst frequency of 1200 MHz. While not suited for modern gaming or high-resolution rendering, the integrated GPU provides adequate functionality for basic multimedia and display output.

Memory support includes DDR3 and DDR3L with dual-channel capability, rated up to 1600 MT/s, and a maximum of 32 GB of ECC memory. This makes the Xeon E3-1225 v3 a compelling choice for mission-critical workloads where data integrity is essential. The processor's 84 W TDP necessitates effective cooling, but its efficiency is reasonable for a workstation-class CPU. It supports a range of advanced features including AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, and Intel vPro, along with hardware virtualization technologies such as VT-x and VT-d.

In benchmark testing, the Xeon E3-1225 v3 achieves an Overall Score of 5151, ranking #744 of 2060, and a Multicore Score of 4780, placing it at #872. While its multicore performance is competitive with some mid-tier consumer CPUs, it trails behind modern high-end processors, particularly those in the top 50 list, which feature significantly higher core counts and advanced architectures. Its strongest performance category is single-core, where it competes with modern mobile and desktop processors, though it falls behind the fastest CPUs in the industry. The Xeon E3-1225 v3 is best suited for legacy workstations, small-scale servers, or applications requiring ECC memory and stable, predictable performance. While outdated by today’s standards, it remains a reliable option in niche professional environments.
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Intel Xeon E3-1225 v3

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon E3-1225 v3
Model Number: E3-1225V3
Cores: 4
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 3200 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 32x (locked)
Core Name: Haswell-WS
Socket: FCLGA1150
Package: FC-LGA12C
Target Segment: Workstation
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 84 W

Cache Specifications

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

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3 and DDR3L 1333/1600 at 1.5V
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, 2x8, 1x8/2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics P4600
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1200 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 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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