Xeon E3-1230 v3

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon E3-1230 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 E3-1230 v3 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,180 Rank: 725
Rank Name Score Visual
721 FX-8370 5,187
+0.1%
722 Core i3-10100 5,184
+0.1%
723 Core i5-1035G4 5,183
+0.1%
724 Xeon E-2176M 5,181
+0%
725 Xeon E3-1230 v3 5,180
726 Core i5-1035G7 5,177
-0.1%
727 Xeon Gold 5115 5,177
-0.1%
728 Xeon E3-1275 v6 5,172
-0.2%
729 Core i5-7360U 5,172
-0.2%
730 Xeon E3-1220 v5 5,171
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon E3-1230 v3 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,894 Rank: 733
Rank Name Score Visual
729 Core i7-5700HQ 4,898
+0.1%
730 Core i7-6785R 4,897
+0.1%
731 Core i7-5950HQ 4,894
+0%
732 Core i7-8565U 4,894
+0%
733 Xeon E3-1230 v3 4,894
734 Core i7-1065G7 4,893
+-0%
735 Xeon Silver 4109T 4,892
+-0%
736 Xeon X5690 4,892
+-0%
737 Xeon E5-1660 v2 4,892
+-0%
738 Xeon E3-1240 4,891
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon E3-1230 v3 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,371 Rank: 672
Rank Name Score Visual
668 Core i7-4770S 5,376
+0.1%
669 Xeon E3-1220 v6 5,375
+0.1%
670 Xeon E5-2618L v4 5,374
+0.1%
671 Core i5-10310U 5,374
+0.1%
672 Xeon E3-1230 v3 5,371
673 EPYC 7402 5,370
+-0%
674 Xeon Platinum 8180M 5,368
-0.1%
675 Xeon E5-2673 v4 5,365
-0.1%
676 Xeon D-2166NT 5,364
-0.1%
677 Pentium G4500 5,363
-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 v3 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,684 Rank: 716
Rank Name Score Visual
712 Core i7-7700T 4,687
+0.1%
713 Xeon E5-2637 v2 4,685
+0%
714 Core i5-8300H 4,684
+0%
715 Core i7-7820HK 4,684
+0%
716 Xeon E3-1230 v3 4,684
717 Ryzen Embedded V1807B 4,683
+-0%
718 Xeon W3670 4,683
+-0%
719 Ryzen 3 7320U 4,683
+-0%
720 Core i5-1035G1 4,682
+-0%
721 Ryzen 7 2800H 4,682
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon E3-1230 v3 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,683 Rank: 721
Rank Name Score Visual
717 Xeon E3-1240 V2 4,685
+0%
718 Core i7-1065G7 4,684
+0%
719 Xeon E3-1505M v6 4,683
+0%
720 Xeon D-1528 4,683
+0%
721 Xeon E3-1230 v3 4,683
722 Xeon E5-2620 v2 4,683
+0%
723 Xeon E5-2637 v2 4,683
+0%
724 Core i5-1035G7 4,682
+-0%
725 Core i7-6920HQ 4,682
+-0%
726 Core i7-5950HQ 4,682
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon E3-1230 v3 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,715 Rank: 714
Rank Name Score Visual
710 Core i5-9300H 4,717
+0%
711 Core i5-8300H 4,717
+0%
712 Core i7-4770 4,717
+0%
713 Ryzen 3 4300U 4,716
+0%
714 Xeon E3-1230 v3 4,715
715 Xeon E5-2640 v2 4,715
+0%
716 Core i7-7920HQ 4,714
+-0%
717 Core i7-6820HQ 4,714
+-0%
718 Xeon E3-1245 v3 4,714
+-0%
719 Core i7-4770S 4,712
-0.1%

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Xeon E3-1230 v3 Details

Built on Intel's Haswell-WS microarchitecture at a 32 nm process node, the Xeon E3-1230 v3 is a server and workstation processor that was launched in June 2013. As of March 2026, this CPU is well over a decade old, placing it firmly in the category of legacy hardware. Despite its age, the Xeon E3-1230 v3 remains notable for its robust feature set, including support for ECC memory and virtualization technologies, which were critical for enterprise environments at the time of its release. The processor operates on the LGA1155 socket and features a 95 W TDP, requiring adequate cooling for sustained workloads. While modern systems have moved far beyond its capabilities, the Xeon E3-1230 v3 still holds relevance in niche applications where cost-effective, reliable computing is prioritized over peak performance.

The Xeon E3-1230 v3 is a quad-core processor with eight threads, thanks to Intel's Hyper-Threading technology. It runs at a base frequency of 3.5 GHz and can boost up to 3.9 GHz, depending on the workload. It includes 8 MB of L3 cache, with 0.061 MiB of L1 and 0.244 MiB of L2 cache, providing a balanced memory hierarchy for its time. The CPU supports DDR3 memory at up to 1600 MT/s in a dual-channel configuration, with a maximum capacity of 32 GB. It also supports PCIe 3.0 with up to 16 lanes, enabling fast expansion capabilities through high-speed peripherals. The processor is manufactured using 1.4 billion transistors, and its locked multiplier limits overclocking potential, a common trait in server-grade CPUs.

In terms of integrated graphics, the Xeon E3-1230 v3 does not include an integrated GPU, making it reliant on discrete graphics cards for visual output. This lack of integrated graphics is typical for server and workstation processors, where performance and reliability are prioritized over cost-effective display solutions. The CPU supports a wide array of instruction sets, including AVX, AVX2, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES-NI, and Intel VT-x and VT-d, enabling efficient data processing, encryption, and virtualization. These features made the Xeon E3-1230 v3 a solid choice for virtualized environments, scientific computing, and data-intensive applications.

Benchmark results show that the Xeon E3-1230 v3 achieves an overall score of 5180, ranking it #725 out of 2060 processors in the Passmark database. Its single-core score of 5371 places it at #672, while its multicore score of 4894 ranks it #731. These results indicate that the CPU performs better in single-threaded tasks than in multi-threaded ones, a common trend for processors from this era. The multicore performance is notably weaker compared to modern CPUs, as reflected in its position far behind the top 50 processors in both single-core and multicore rankings. The Xeon E3-1230 v3 competes with older Intel and AMD processors, such as the Core i7-6785R and Xeon E5-1660 v2, but it falls short of newer generation chips like the Core i5-10310U or Ryzen 9 7950X.

Overall, the Xeon E3-1230 v3 is best suited for legacy systems, small-scale virtualization, or light server workloads where ECC memory and robust virtualization support are more important than raw performance. While it lacks the power and efficiency of modern processors, its durability and feature set make it a viable option in budget-conscious or retro computing setups. For users seeking high performance today, newer CPUs from Intel and AMD offer vastly superior capabilities, but the Xeon E3-1230 v3 remains a testament to Intel's engineering in the early 2010s.
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Intel Xeon E3-1230 v3

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon E3-1230 v3
Model Number: i7-2700K
Cores: 4
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 3500 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 33x (locked)
Core Name: Haswell-WS
Socket: LGA1155
Package: FC-LGA12C
Target Segment: Workstation
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 95 W

Cache Specifications

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

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3 1066/1333
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 21 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: 1x16, 2x8, 1x8/2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 3000
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1350 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 32 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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