Xeon E3-1225 v5

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon E3-1225 v5

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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 v5 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,113 Rank: 782
Rank Name Score Visual
778 Core i7-7660U 5,115
+0%
779 Core i3-8109U 5,114
+0%
780 Core i7-5700HQ 5,114
+0%
781 Core i5-10310U 5,114
+0%
782 Xeon E3-1225 v5 5,113
783 Core i3-4360 5,113
+0%
784 EPYC 7551 5,111
+-0%
785 Core i3-6300T 5,108
-0.1%
786 Core i7-6820HQ 5,106
-0.1%
787 Core i3-4340 5,106
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon E3-1225 v5 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,704 Rank: 954
Rank Name Score Visual
950 Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U 4,707
+0.1%
951 Core i5-8600T 4,707
+0.1%
952 Xeon E3-1245 V2 4,707
+0.1%
953 Ryzen 5 2500U 4,705
+0%
954 Xeon E3-1225 v5 4,704
955 Core i7-10510U 4,704
+0%
956 Core 2 Duo T5750 4,703
+-0%
957 Xeon E5-2630L v2 4,703
+-0%
958 Core i7-975 4,703
+-0%
959 Xeon E3-1535M v6 4,702
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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon E3-1225 v5 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,386 Rank: 655
Rank Name Score Visual
651 Core i7-4910MQ 5,392
+0.1%
652 Xeon E3-1245 v3 5,391
+0.1%
653 Xeon Silver 4314 5,389
+0.1%
654 Core i5-10210U 5,387
+0%
655 Xeon E3-1225 v5 5,386
656 Xeon E3-1246 v3 5,386
+0%
657 Ryzen 7 4800U 5,386
+0%
658 Core i3-9100T 5,385
+-0%
659 Core i5-8400T 5,384
+-0%
660 Core i7-5557U 5,384
+-0%

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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 v5 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,668 Rank: 767
Rank Name Score Visual
763 Xeon E3-1245 V2 4,670
+0%
764 Core i7-4750HQ 4,670
+0%
765 Core i5-7600 4,669
+0%
766 Core i7-4790T 4,669
+0%
767 Xeon E3-1225 v5 4,668
768 Core i7-10510U 4,668
+0%
769 Core i3-9100 4,667
+-0%
770 Ryzen 5 1400 4,667
+-0%
771 Xeon X5650 4,667
+-0%
772 Core i7-6820HQ 4,666
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon E3-1225 v5 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,614 Rank: 868
Rank Name Score Visual
864 Core i7-2960XM 4,616
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865 Xeon Bronze 3106 4,615
+0%
866 Core i5-4670 4,615
+0%
867 Core i7-4702MQ 4,615
+0%
868 Xeon E3-1225 v5 4,614
869 Core i7-8550U 4,614
+0%
870 Core i7-2860QM 4,612
+-0%
871 Core i5-7440EQ 4,612
+-0%
872 Xeon E3-1226 v3 4,612
+-0%
873 Core i7-3632QM 4,612
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon E3-1225 v5 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,732 Rank: 679
Rank Name Score Visual
675 Core i7-8706G 4,735
+0.1%
676 Core i7-1065G7 4,734
+0%
677 Xeon E3-1271 v3 4,733
+0%
678 Xeon E5-2650L v2 4,733
+0%
679 Xeon E3-1225 v5 4,732
680 Xeon D-2123IT 4,732
+0%
681 Core i5-9400H 4,731
+-0%
682 Core i7-7700T 4,731
+-0%
683 Xeon E3-1270 v3 4,731
+-0%
684 Ryzen 3 5300U 4,731
+-0%

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Xeon E3-1225 v5 Details

Built on Intel's Skylake microarchitecture at a 14 nm process, the Xeon E3-1225 v5 is a server and workstation processor that was released in October 2015. As of March 2026, this processor is over ten years old, placing it firmly in the legacy category, though it remains relevant in embedded and low-power industrial applications due to its stability and ECC memory support. Designed for the LGA-1151 socket, it features a 4-core, 4-thread configuration with a base clock of 3.3 GHz and a turbo frequency of up to 3.7 GHz, making it suitable for light to moderate workloads. The processor operates at a TDP of 80 W, which requires adequate cooling but remains within acceptable limits for most commercial environments.

The Xeon E3-1225 v5 includes 8 MB of L3 cache, 1 MB of L2 cache, and 0.25 MB of L1 cache, distributed across four cores with 0.125 MB per core. It supports dual-channel DDR3L-1600 and DDR4-2133 memory with a maximum capacity of 64 GB, delivering a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. This makes it well-suited for applications that benefit from fast memory access, such as database servers and virtualization platforms. The integrated HD Graphics P530 GPU features 24 execution units and can reach a maximum frequency of 1.15 GHz, supporting up to three displays and providing basic graphical performance for office use or light multimedia tasks.

The processor supports a wide array of Intel technologies, including Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x), VT-d, and Intel vPro, enabling robust virtualization and remote management capabilities. It also includes ECC memory support, which is essential for mission-critical systems where data integrity is paramount. Instruction set support includes AVX and AVX2, enhancing performance in scientific computing and multimedia applications. Additionally, it supports Intel Turbo Boost 2.0, Enhanced SpeedStep Technology, and Intel Secure Key, ensuring both performance scalability and security.

In benchmark testing, the Xeon E3-1225 v5 achieves an Overall Score of 5113, ranking #782 out of 2060 processors, with a Singlecore Score of 5386 (#655) and a Multicore Score of 4704 (#954). While these results are respectable for its generation, they place it significantly behind modern consumer and server CPUs. Its strongest performance lies in single-threaded workloads, where it ranks ahead of several contemporary processors, but its multicore performance is limited by the lack of simultaneous multithreading and the age of its architecture. The processor's performance is comparable to mid-range mobile chips from recent years but falls short of current desktop and server offerings.

Given its age and performance profile, the Xeon E3-1225 v5 is best suited for legacy systems, embedded applications, or small-scale server deployments where power efficiency and ECC memory are more critical than raw performance. It remains a viable option for users who prioritize stability and compatibility over cutting-edge capabilities, particularly in environments where upgrading hardware is not feasible. However, for modern computing needs, it is outpaced by newer Intel and AMD processors in both single- and multicore performance.
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Intel Xeon E3-1225 v5

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon E3-1225 v5
Family: Xeon
Series: E3-1200
Model Number: E3-1225
Cores: 4
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 3300 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 3700 MHz
Turbo Frequency (2 cores): 3600 MHz
Turbo Frequency (3 cores): 3500 MHz
Turbo Frequency (4 cores): 3400 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 33x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Skylake
Core Name: Skylake
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 94
Socket: LGA-1151
Package: FCLGA-1151
Chipset: Sunrise
Target Segment: Embedded
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 80 W
Release Price: $224.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 256 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 128 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 128 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 1 MiB (4-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 8 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3L-1600 and DDR4-2133
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 64 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 31.79 GB/s
ECC Support: Yes

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics P530
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1150 MHz
Execution Units: 24

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Die Area: 122 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel
Technology: CMOS
Word Size: 64-bit
ISA: x86-64 (x86)

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 TBT 2.0 EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT MPX SGX Secure Key SMEP TSX
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