Xeon E3-1230 V5

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon E3-1230 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 E3-1230 V5 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,236 Rank: 674
Rank Name Score Visual
670 Xeon E3-1285 v4 5,239
+0.1%
671 Xeon Gold 5117 5,238
+0%
672 Core i5-9400 5,237
+0%
673 Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE 5,236
+0%
674 Xeon E3-1230 V5 5,236
675 Xeon E5-2667 v4 5,235
+-0%
676 Core i5-4690 5,234
+-0%
677 Core i7-4960X 5,233
-0.1%
678 Core i7-4770T 5,229
-0.1%
679 Ryzen 5 5500U 5,229
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon E3-1230 V5 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,832 Rank: 804
Rank Name Score Visual
800 Core i7-3770 4,842
+0.2%
801 Ryzen 3 2200G 4,840
+0.2%
802 Core i5-10300H 4,838
+0.1%
803 Ryzen 5 2400G 4,837
+0.1%
804 Xeon E3-1230 V5 4,832
805 Core i7-3820 4,832
+0%
806 Ryzen 3 1200 4,832
+0%
807 Core i5-8300H 4,830
+-0%
808 Core i7-4980HQ 4,830
+-0%
809 Xeon Silver 4112 4,829
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon E3-1230 V5 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,506 Rank: 549
Rank Name Score Visual
545 Xeon W-3265M 5,509
+0.1%
546 Xeon E5-2689 v4 5,507
+0%
547 FX-8320 5,507
+0%
548 Ryzen 7 5700U 5,507
+0%
549 Xeon E3-1230 V5 5,506
550 Core i5-6600 5,506
+0%
551 Core i3-8300T 5,505
+-0%
552 Xeon E5-2698 v4 5,498
-0.1%
553 Xeon E5-1660 v4 5,497
-0.2%
554 Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 5,496
-0.2%

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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 V5 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,696 Rank: 680
Rank Name Score Visual
676 Core i5-8400H 4,698
+0%
677 Xeon E3-1270 v3 4,698
+0%
678 Ryzen 3 2300X 4,698
+0%
679 Ryzen 5 7520U 4,698
+0%
680 Xeon E3-1230 V5 4,696
681 Xeon D-1528 4,696
+0%
682 Xeon E3-1275 v3 4,696
+0%
683 Xeon E3-1246 v3 4,696
+0%
684 Core i7-4860HQ 4,696
+0%
685 Xeon E5-2630L v2 4,696
+0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon E3-1230 V5 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,708 Rank: 665
Rank Name Score Visual
661 Xeon E3-1285L v4 4,710
+0%
662 Core i5-9400T 4,709
+0%
663 Xeon E3-1535M v6 4,709
+0%
664 Xeon E3-1245 v5 4,709
+0%
665 Xeon E3-1230 V5 4,708
666 Xeon E3-1271 v3 4,707
+-0%
667 Xeon E5-2608L v4 4,705
-0.1%
668 Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U 4,704
-0.1%
669 Core i7-8559U 4,703
-0.1%
670 Ryzen 5 2500U 4,703
-0.1%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon E3-1230 V5 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,759 Rank: 640
Rank Name Score Visual
636 Xeon E3-1230 v6 4,761
+0%
637 Xeon D-1539 4,761
+0%
638 Core i7-4770HQ 4,761
+0%
639 Core i5-7600K 4,760
+0%
640 Xeon E3-1230 V5 4,759
641 Core i7-6700 4,759
+0%
642 Core i7-4790K 4,758
+-0%
643 Core i5-1135G7 4,757
+-0%
644 Xeon E-2314 4,756
-0.1%
645 Xeon D-1537 4,752
-0.1%

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Xeon E3-1230 V5 Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Xeon E3-1230 v5 remains a notable processor for entry-level server and workstation environments, despite its age. Launched in October 2015, this 14 nm Skylake-DT chip is built for reliability and enterprise-grade features, though it has been surpassed by modern architectures in raw performance. With a base clock of 3.4 GHz and a turbo frequency of 3.8 GHz, it delivers strong single-threaded performance, ranking #549 in single-core scores with a score of 5506. This positions it above many mainstream desktop CPUs and even some mobile chips, highlighting its continued relevance in workloads where thread count is less critical than per-core speed.

The processor’s multicore performance, however, reflects its age and design intent. With a multicore score of 4832, it ranks #804 among 2060 processors, placing it behind modern mainstream and high-end CPUs. It competes closely with mid-tier mobile and desktop processors like the Core i5-10300H and Ryzen 5 2400G, but trails behind more recent platforms such as the Ryzen 7 5700U and Core i7-6820EQ. This gap underscores the processor’s limitations in heavily threaded environments, where newer chips with higher core counts and improved IPC deliver superior results.

The Xeon E3-1230 v5 is designed for server and workstation use, offering features like ECC memory support, Intel VT-x and VT-d virtualization, and Intel vPro technology—making it suitable for virtualization, data processing, and enterprise applications. It supports dual-channel DDR3L-1600 and DDR4-2133 memory with a maximum capacity of 64 GB, and its 80 W TDP reflects a balance between performance and thermal efficiency for server-grade systems. The lack of integrated graphics means it requires a discrete GPU, a common trait in server-focused processors.

At the time of its release, the Xeon E3-1230 v5 was positioned as a high-performance option for small business servers and workstations needing reliability and virtualization support. While it has been outpaced by more modern processors, its combination of single-core performance, ECC memory, and enterprise features ensures it remains a viable option in legacy environments or for users prioritizing stability over cutting-edge performance. For users seeking a cost-effective, reliable server CPU that can handle light virtualization and office workloads, the E3-1230 v5 still holds value—even if it no longer competes at the top tier of performance.
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Intel Xeon E3-1230 V5

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon E3-1230 V5
Family: Xeon
Series: E3-1200
Model Number: E3-1230
Cores: 4
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 3400 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 3800 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 34x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Skylake
Core Name: Skylake
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 94
Socket: LGA-1151
Package: FCLGA-1151
Chipset: Sunrise
Target Segment: Server
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 80 W
Release Price: $261.00

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

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