Xeon E3-1235L v5

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon E3-1235L 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 E3-1235L v5 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,922 Rank: 932
Rank Name Score Visual
928 Core i7-5550U 4,925
+0.1%
929 Ryzen 5 3500U 4,924
+0%
930 Xeon D-1521 4,924
+0%
931 Core i3-6100T 4,924
+0%
932 Xeon E3-1235L v5 4,922
933 Pentium 6805 4,922
+0%
934 Pentium G4500T 4,921
+-0%
935 Core i5-6500TE 4,920
+-0%
936 Xeon E5-2648L v4 4,919
-0.1%
937 Core i5-4430 4,917
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon E3-1235L v5 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,648 Rank: 1034
Rank Name Score Visual
1030 FX-8140 4,651
+0.1%
1031 Core i7-2720QM 4,650
+0%
1032 Core i5-2310 4,650
+0%
1033 Core i3-4340 4,649
+0%
1034 Xeon E3-1235L v5 4,648
1035 Core i5-3350P 4,647
+-0%
1036 Xeon E3-1270 4,645
-0.1%
1037 FX-8310 4,644
-0.1%
1038 Core i5-3450S 4,643
-0.1%
1039 Xeon E3-1220 V2 4,642
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon E3-1235L v5 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,105 Rank: 876
Rank Name Score Visual
872 Core i5-6500TE 5,110
+0.1%
873 Xeon E5-1607 v4 5,110
+0.1%
874 Athlon PRO 200GE 5,107
+0%
875 Core i7-4722HQ 5,106
+0%
876 Xeon E3-1235L v5 5,105
877 Xeon E5-1620 v4 5,104
+-0%
878 Core i5-7Y57 5,104
+-0%
879 Xeon E5-2667 v2 5,099
-0.1%
880 Core i3-7100H 5,098
-0.1%
881 Pentium G3430 5,096
-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 E3-1235L v5 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon E3-1235L v5 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon E3-1235L v5 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

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Xeon E3-1235L v5 Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Xeon E3-1235L v5 remains a niche server processor, originally launched in October 2015 as part of Intel’s Skylake-DT lineup. Though now over eight years old, its low-power design and integrated graphics make it a viable option for lightweight server workloads, embedded systems, and compact workstations where energy efficiency is critical. With a 25 W TDP and a 14 nm manufacturing process, the chip emphasizes thermal efficiency over raw performance, making it suitable for systems with limited cooling or power budgets.

The Xeon E3-1235L v5 features four cores and four threads, operating at a base frequency of 2.0 GHz with a turbo boost up to 3.0 GHz. It supports DDR3L-1600 and DDR4-2133 memory in dual-channel mode, with a maximum capacity of 64 GB and memory bandwidth reaching up to 34.1 GB/s. The processor includes 8 MB of L3 cache and 1 MB of L2 cache, along with 0.125 MB of L1 cache per core. It is built on Intel’s Skylake microarchitecture and uses the LGA-1151 socket, compatible with the Sunrise Point chipset.

Integrated into the processor is the Intel HD Graphics P530, which offers 24 execution units and a maximum frequency of 1.15 GHz, capable of driving up to three displays simultaneously. This GPU supports hardware-accelerated video decoding and basic graphics processing, allowing the system to operate without a discrete GPU in non-intensive visual environments.

The Xeon E3-1235L v5 supports a wide range of enterprise-grade features, including ECC memory, Intel VT-x and VT-d virtualization, Intel vPro technology, and advanced encryption instructions such as AES-NI and AVX2. It also includes Intel’s Enhanced SpeedStep and Turbo Boost 2.0 technologies, enabling dynamic frequency scaling based on workload demands.

In benchmark testing, the processor achieves an overall score of 4922, ranking #932 out of 2060 processors. Its single-core performance scores 5105, placing it at #876, while its multicore score is 4648, ranking #1034. These results indicate that the chip performs comparably to mid-tier desktop CPUs from its era but falls well behind modern processors in both single- and multi-threaded workloads. It competes with CPUs like the Core i5-6500TE and Xeon E5-1607 v4, but is outpaced by contemporary offerings such as the Ryzen 5 3500U and Core i3-6100T.

While the Xeon E3-1235L v5 is no longer competitive in high-performance computing or gaming, its low power consumption, integrated graphics, and server-grade reliability make it a practical choice for legacy systems, small-scale servers, and embedded applications where cost, power efficiency, and long-term stability are more important than peak performance.
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Intel Xeon E3-1235L v5

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon E3-1235L v5
Family: Xeon
Series: E3-1200
Model Number: E3-1235L
Cores: 4
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2000 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 3000 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 20x (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: 25 W
Release Price: $250.00

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