Xeon E3-1230 V2

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon E3-1230 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 E3-1230 V2 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,122 Rank: 776
Rank Name Score Visual
772 Ryzen 5 3400G 5,125
+0.1%
773 Core i5-10200H 5,125
+0.1%
774 Core i3-6100 5,124
+0%
775 Ryzen 5 2400G 5,123
+0%
776 Xeon E3-1230 V2 5,122
777 EPYC 7251 5,119
-0.1%
778 Core i7-7660U 5,115
-0.1%
779 Core i3-8109U 5,114
-0.2%
780 Core i7-5700HQ 5,114
-0.2%
781 Core i5-10310U 5,114
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon E3-1230 V2 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,886 Rank: 745
Rank Name Score Visual
741 Xeon E3-1545M v5 4,888
+0%
742 Core i7-970 4,888
+0%
743 Xeon E5-2650L v2 4,887
+0%
744 Core i7-6820HK 4,886
+0%
745 Xeon E3-1230 V2 4,886
746 Xeon E3-1276 v3 4,885
+-0%
747 Core i5-9400 4,884
+-0%
748 Core i5-10200H 4,884
+-0%
749 Xeon Silver 4210 4,883
-0.1%
750 Core i3-7100 4,882
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon E3-1230 V2 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,279 Rank: 745
Rank Name Score Visual
741 Core i7-6660U 5,284
+0.1%
742 Xeon Gold 5218 5,282
+0.1%
743 Core i3-4350 5,282
+0.1%
744 Core i7-6820HQ 5,279
+0%
745 Xeon E3-1230 V2 5,279
746 Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G 5,278
+-0%
747 Xeon E5-2666 v3 5,277
+-0%
748 Xeon E3-1505M v5 5,276
-0.1%
749 Core i5-7500T 5,274
-0.1%
750 Xeon E3-1240L v5 5,273
-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 V2 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,665 Rank: 776
Rank Name Score Visual
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
+0%
776 Xeon E3-1230 V2 4,665
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%
781 Core i5-6600K 4,663
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon E3-1230 V2 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,675 Rank: 742
Rank Name Score Visual
738 Core i3-9350KF 4,675
+0%
739 Core i7-6700T 4,675
+0%
740 Core i5-8305G 4,675
+0%
741 Core i7-3770S 4,675
+0%
742 Xeon E3-1230 V2 4,675
743 Ryzen 3 4300U 4,674
+-0%
744 Core i7-7700HQ 4,673
+-0%
745 Core i7-3820 4,673
+-0%
746 Xeon E5-2623 v4 4,672
-0.1%
747 Xeon E-2224G 4,672
-0.1%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon E3-1230 V2 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,659 Rank: 824
Rank Name Score Visual
820 Core i7-4720HQ 4,661
+0%
821 Core i7-4710MQ 4,661
+0%
822 Xeon E3-1245 V2 4,660
+0%
823 Core i7-3770S 4,660
+0%
824 Xeon E3-1230 V2 4,659
825 Core i5-4430 4,659
+0%
826 Core i7-4700HQ 4,658
+-0%
827 Core i7-990X 4,658
+-0%
828 Core i5-10310U 4,658
+-0%
829 Core i3-9100TE 4,658
+-0%

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Xeon E3-1230 V2 Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Xeon E3-1230 v2 remains a relic of the early 2010s, having been released in May 2012. While it is no longer relevant in today's high-performance computing landscape, it retains historical significance as a server/workstation processor built on Intel's Ivy Bridge architecture. With a 22 nm process and 1.4 billion transistors, the chip represents an era when performance per watt was a key design consideration. Despite its age, the processor still offers a solid foundation for understanding how early multi-core server CPUs were designed, particularly with its support for ECC memory and hardware virtualization features that are critical in enterprise environments.

The Xeon E3-1230 v2 is a quad-core processor operating at a base frequency of 3.3 GHz and capable of boosting to 3.7 GHz under load. It leverages Intel Hyper-Threading to deliver eight logical threads, which significantly improves multitasking and parallel processing capabilities. The chip is built on a 120 mm² die and uses the FCLGA1155 socket, a popular platform during its time. Its 7.629 MiB of L3 cache and 0.061 MiB L1 and 0.244 MiB L2 caches help reduce memory latency, while the 25.6 GB/s memory bandwidth, enabled by dual-channel DDR3-1333/1600 support, ensures efficient data throughput for its era.

Despite its age, the processor’s performance metrics remain somewhat relevant for historical comparison. In the Passmark benchmarks, it scores 5,122 overall, placing it at #776 out of 2,060 processors in the overall ranking. Its single-core performance scores 5,279, ranking #744, and its multicore score of 4,886 places it at #744 in that category. These results indicate that while the Xeon E3-1230 v2 was competitive in its time, it now trails significantly behind modern CPUs, with even mid-range processors like the Core i5-10200H outperforming it. The processor is notably slower than modern high-end models such as the Ryzen 9 9950X3D, which exceeds its overall score by over 4,000 points.

The Xeon E3-1230 v2 lacks integrated graphics, requiring a discrete GPU for visual output, which limits its use in general-purpose desktops. However, its support for advanced technologies such as AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, and Intel vPro ensures it can still run modern software, albeit at a fraction of the performance of current hardware. Features like VT-x and VT-d enable robust virtualization, making it suitable for legacy server environments where virtualization is key. The 69 W TDP provides moderate power consumption, though it is now considered inefficient compared to modern energy-efficient designs.

In conclusion, the Intel Xeon E3-1230 v2 is best suited for retro computing, legacy server systems, or educational purposes where understanding older hardware architectures is valuable. While it once served as a capable server processor, its age and performance limitations mean it is no longer viable for mainstream use. For users seeking modern performance, even budget CPUs from the last few years far outpace this 14-year-old design, highlighting the rapid evolution of computing technology over the past decade.
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Intel Xeon E3-1230 V2

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon E3-1230 V2
Model Number: E3-1230V2
Cores: 4
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 3300 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 33x (locked)
Core Name: Ivy Bridge
Socket: FCLGA1155
Package: FC-LGA12C
Target Segment: Server
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 69 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: 16
PCIe Configuration: 1x16 & 1x4, 2x8 & 1x4 or 1x8 & 3x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: Iris™ Pro Graphics 5200
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1300 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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