Xeon E3-1240L v5

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon E3-1240L 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 E3-1240L v5 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,079 Rank: 810
Rank Name Score Visual
806 Xeon E3-1280 v3 5,083
+0.1%
807 Ryzen 5 2400GE 5,081
+0%
808 Core i7-4850HQ 5,081
+0%
809 Pentium G4400 5,080
+0%
810 Xeon E3-1240L v5 5,079
811 Core i5-8250U 5,078
+-0%
812 Xeon W-2123 5,076
-0.1%
813 Xeon E5-1620 v4 5,076
-0.1%
814 FX-8310 5,073
-0.1%
815 Xeon E3-1535M v6 5,072
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon E3-1240L v5 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,787 Rank: 859
Rank Name Score Visual
855 Atom C3858 4,789
+0%
856 Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U 4,789
+0%
857 Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 4,789
+0%
858 Core i7-4720HQ 4,788
+0%
859 Xeon E3-1240L v5 4,787
860 Core i5-4670 4,787
+0%
861 Core i5-4570 4,787
+0%
862 Core i7-2700K 4,787
+0%
863 Ryzen Embedded V1807B 4,786
+-0%
864 Core i3-9300T 4,786
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon E3-1240L v5 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,273 Rank: 750
Rank Name Score Visual
746 Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G 5,278
+0.1%
747 Xeon E5-2666 v3 5,277
+0.1%
748 Xeon E3-1505M v5 5,276
+0.1%
749 Core i5-7500T 5,274
+0%
750 Xeon E3-1240L v5 5,273
751 Core i7-4960X 5,271
+-0%
752 Pentium Gold G4620 5,270
-0.1%
753 Core i5-8250U 5,270
-0.1%
754 Xeon E5-1650 v2 5,267
-0.1%
755 Xeon E3-1280 v3 5,267
-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 E3-1240L v5 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,659 Rank: 793
Rank Name Score Visual
789 Xeon E5-1603 v4 4,660
+0%
790 Core i7-8650U 4,660
+0%
791 Core i5-4690 4,660
+0%
792 Core i7-5700HQ 4,660
+0%
793 Xeon E3-1240L v5 4,659
794 Core i5-4670K 4,659
+0%
795 Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U 4,658
+-0%
796 Core i7-6700TE 4,658
+-0%
797 Xeon D-2123IT 4,658
+-0%
798 Core i5-8305G 4,658
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon E3-1240L v5 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,658 Rank: 772
Rank Name Score Visual
768 Core i5-7640X 4,659
+0%
769 Core i7-3840QM 4,659
+0%
770 Xeon E-2314 4,659
+0%
771 Core i5-1035G1 4,658
+0%
772 Xeon E3-1240L v5 4,658
773 Xeon E3-1270 4,658
+0%
774 Xeon E-2224 4,657
+-0%
775 Core i7-4910MQ 4,657
+-0%
776 Core i7-3920XM 4,657
+-0%
777 Core i7-2600 4,657
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon E3-1240L v5 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,700 Rank: 736
Rank Name Score Visual
732 Core i5-6500 4,702
+0%
733 Core i5-4690K 4,702
+0%
734 Core i7-6700HQ 4,701
+0%
735 Core i5-8305G 4,701
+0%
736 Xeon E3-1240L v5 4,700
737 Core i5-7400 4,699
+-0%
738 Core i3-9100T 4,698
+-0%
739 Xeon E5-2603 v4 4,697
-0.1%
740 Core i3-8300T 4,697
-0.1%
741 Xeon E3-1226 v3 4,697
-0.1%

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Xeon E3-1240L v5 Details

The Intel Xeon E3-1240L v5 stands out in the server market for its efficiency and integrated enterprise features, particularly when compared to its predecessors in the Xeon E3 lineup. Launched in October 2015, this processor is built on Intel's Skylake-DT microarchitecture, manufactured using a 14 nm process, and features a modest 25 W TDP—making it a low-power, high-reliability option for small-scale servers and workstations. Despite its age, the E3-1240L v5 remains relevant in environments where power efficiency and ECC memory support are critical, such as data centers or embedded systems.

At the heart of the processor are four cores, capable of delivering up to 3.2 GHz under turbo boost, thanks to Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0. With Hyper-Threading enabled, the chip effectively handles eight threads simultaneously, offering strong multitasking performance. The core design includes 8 MB of L3 cache, 1 MB of L2 cache, and 0.25 MB of L1 cache split between instruction and data. It operates on a dual-channel DDR3L-1600 and DDR4-2133 memory interface, supporting up to 64 GB of ECC-protected RAM, a feature vital for mission-critical applications.

The Xeon E3-1240L v5 lacks integrated graphics, requiring a discrete GPU for visual output, which is typical for server-oriented processors. It uses the LGA-1151 socket and supports up to 16 PCIe 3.0 lanes directly from the CPU. Its extensive feature set includes Intel VT-x and VT-d for hardware virtualization, Intel Secure Key, and Intel vPro technology, which enhance security and manageability. The processor also supports advanced instruction sets such as AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, and FMA3, making it suitable for compute-intensive tasks like encryption, scientific simulations, and virtualization.

In benchmark testing, the Xeon E3-1240L v5 achieves an Overall Score of 5079, ranking #810 out of 2060 processors, with a Singlecore Score of 5273 (#750) and a Multicore Score of 4787 (#859). These results place it above several mainstream desktop and mobile CPUs, including the Core i5-8250U and Core i7-4960X, though it trails behind modern high-end processors. Its strongest performance lies in single-threaded workloads, where it competes with mid-range mobile and desktop CPUs. However, its multicore performance is more modest, reflecting its design for efficient, stable operation rather than raw speed.

As of March 2026, the Xeon E3-1240L v5 is best suited for legacy systems, small business servers, or embedded applications where low power consumption, ECC memory, and virtualization capabilities are prioritized over cutting-edge performance. While not a contender in today’s high-performance computing landscape, it remains a reliable and energy-efficient choice for specific enterprise use cases.
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Intel Xeon E3-1240L v5

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon E3-1240L v5
Family: Xeon
Series: E3-1200
Model Number: E3-1240L
Cores: 4
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 2100 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 3200 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 21x (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: $278.00

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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