Xeon E3-1230

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon E3-1230

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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 E3-1230 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,618 Rank: 1177
Rank Name Score Visual
1173 Core i3-3210 4,622
+0.1%
1174 Pentium G3250 4,622
+0.1%
1175 Celeron G1850 4,622
+0.1%
1176 Xeon E5-2603 v4 4,619
+0%
1177 Xeon E3-1230 4,618
1178 Core i5-4310U 4,616
+-0%
1179 Core i5-6300U 4,615
-0.1%
1180 Core i7-4650U 4,614
-0.1%
1181 Athlon Gold 3150U 4,613
-0.1%
1182 Pentium G3258 4,612
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon E3-1230 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,623 Rank: 1059
Rank Name Score Visual
1055 Core i7-2675QM 4,626
+0.1%
1056 Pentium Gold G5500T 4,625
+0%
1057 Core i5-2500K 4,625
+0%
1058 Turion II Neo N40L 4,625
+0%
1059 Xeon E3-1230 4,623
1060 Intel Pentium P6300 4,621
+-0%
1061 Core i3-2375M 4,621
+-0%
1062 Xeon X3450 4,621
+-0%
1063 Pentium G4500 4,620
-0.1%
1064 Core i7-6567U 4,620
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon E3-1230 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,614 Rank: 1206
Rank Name Score Visual
1202 Core i3-5157U 4,618
+0.1%
1203 Athlon X4 950 4,618
+0.1%
1204 Core i3-3220T 4,617
+0.1%
1205 Xeon X5470 4,615
+0%
1206 Xeon E3-1230 4,614
1207 Core i7-2620M 4,613
+-0%
1208 Core i5-3210M 4,612
+-0%
1209 FX-4100 4,611
-0.1%
1210 Core M-5Y31 4,609
-0.1%
1211 Core i5-3335S 4,609
-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 E3-1230 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,624 Rank: 909
Rank Name Score Visual
905 Core i7-6822EQ 4,625
+0%
906 Atom C3758 4,625
+0%
907 Core i7-3635QM 4,625
+0%
908 Core i7-975 4,625
+0%
909 Xeon E3-1230 4,624
910 Xeon D-1527 4,623
+-0%
911 Core i5-3450S 4,623
+-0%
912 Core i5-3350P 4,623
+-0%
913 Ryzen 3 3300U 4,623
+-0%
914 Core i5-6350HQ 4,622
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon E3-1230 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,649 Rank: 796
Rank Name Score Visual
792 Core i7-4870HQ 4,650
+0%
793 Xeon D-2123IT 4,649
+0%
794 Core i3-8350K 4,649
+0%
795 Core i7-4860HQ 4,649
+0%
796 Xeon E3-1230 4,649
797 Core i3-9100F 4,648
+-0%
798 Core i7-4850HQ 4,648
+-0%
799 Core i7-3820QM 4,647
+-0%
800 Core i5-7600 4,646
-0.1%
801 Core i3-9100 4,645
-0.1%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon E3-1230 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,620 Rank: 915
Rank Name Score Visual
911 Ryzen 7 3700U 4,620
+0%
912 Ryzen 7 2700U 4,620
+0%
913 Core i7-3632QM 4,620
+0%
914 Core i5-3570S 4,620
+0%
915 Xeon E3-1230 4,620
916 Core i3-6320 4,619
+-0%
917 Core i7-3612QM 4,619
+-0%
918 Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U 4,618
+-0%
919 Core i3-7300 4,617
-0.1%
920 Core i5-6287U 4,616
-0.1%

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Xeon E3-1230 Details

The Intel Xeon E3-1230 stands out from its predecessors by combining server-grade reliability with mainstream desktop performance, a rare blend for a processor launched in April 2011. While it may seem outdated by today's standards, its inclusion in the Xeon lineup and support for ECC memory make it a compelling option for small-scale workstations or legacy server environments. Built on Intel’s Sandy Bridge architecture at a 32 nm process, the Xeon E3-1230 delivers a solid foundation for tasks requiring robust memory integrity and virtualization support. With a base clock of 3.2 GHz and a turbo frequency of up to 3.6 GHz, it remains competitive in certain workloads despite its age.

This processor features four cores and eight threads thanks to Intel Hyper-Threading, allowing it to handle multi-threaded applications more efficiently than many of its contemporaries. It operates on a Socket 1155 platform with a 65 W TDP, though it consumes 80 W under full load, necessitating adequate cooling for sustained performance. The chip integrates 7.629 MiB of L3 cache, with 0.061 MiB of L1 and 0.244 MiB of L2 cache, enabling fast access to frequently used data. Memory support includes dual-channel DDR3, though no integrated graphics are present—users must rely on a discrete GPU.

In terms of supported features, the Xeon E3-1230 offers extensive virtualization capabilities, including Intel VT-x and VT-d, which are crucial for running multiple virtual machines efficiently. It also supports advanced instruction sets such as AVX, AES-NI, and SSE4.2, making it suitable for encryption, media encoding, and scientific computing. The processor supports PCI Express 3.0 with 16 lanes directly from the CPU, ensuring fast data throughput for storage and expansion cards.

Benchmarking reveals a balanced performance profile. The Xeon E3-1230 scores 4618 in the overall PassMark benchmark, ranking #1177 of 2060 processors. Its single-core score of 4614 places it at #1206, while its multicore score of 4623 lands at #1059. These results indicate that the processor performs well in both single-threaded and multi-threaded tasks, though it trails behind modern CPUs in both categories. It outperforms several older desktop and mobile processors like the Core i5-7260U and Core i3-2375M, but falls short of current high-end models like the Ryzen 9 9950X3D or Core Ultra 9 285K.

As of March 2026, the Xeon E3-1230 remains a viable choice for users prioritizing ECC memory, virtualization, and stability over raw speed. While it lacks the efficiency and power of modern processors, its combination of multi-threading, virtualization support, and reliability makes it a solid option for legacy systems, small business servers, or embedded applications where backward compatibility is essential.
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Intel Xeon E3-1230

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon E3-1230
Cores: 4
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 3200 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 32x (locked)
Core Name: Sandy Bridge
Socket: Socket 1155
Package: FC-LGA10
Target Segment: Server
TDP: 80 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: 32 nm
Die Area: 216 mm²
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 SenseMI SMT
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