Xeon E3-1246 v3

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon E3-1246 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 E3-1246 v3 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,202 Rank: 706
Rank Name Score Visual
702 Xeon E3-1545M v5 5,208
+0.1%
703 Core i5-7400 5,208
+0.1%
704 Xeon E3-1226 v3 5,205
+0.1%
705 Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U 5,205
+0.1%
706 Xeon E3-1246 v3 5,202
707 Core i3-9100F 5,201
+-0%
708 EPYC 7281 5,201
+-0%
709 Xeon E5-2660 v4 5,200
+-0%
710 Core i7-6820HK 5,200
+-0%
711 Xeon E5-1650 v2 5,200
+-0%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon E3-1246 v3 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,926 Rank: 699
Rank Name Score Visual
695 Core i5-7600 4,931
+0.1%
696 Xeon E5-2660 v2 4,931
+0.1%
697 Core i5-8500B 4,926
+0%
698 Xeon E3-1260L v5 4,926
+0%
699 Xeon E3-1246 v3 4,926
700 Core i5-9400T 4,924
+-0%
701 Core i5-7640X 4,923
-0.1%
702 Xeon Gold 5222 4,923
-0.1%
703 Core i5-9400H 4,922
-0.1%
704 Core i5-8350U 4,922
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon E3-1246 v3 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,386 Rank: 656
Rank Name Score Visual
652 Xeon E3-1245 v3 5,391
+0.1%
653 Xeon Silver 4314 5,389
+0.1%
654 Core i5-10210U 5,387
+0%
655 Xeon E3-1225 v5 5,386
+0%
656 Xeon E3-1246 v3 5,386
657 Ryzen 7 4800U 5,386
+0%
658 Core i3-9100T 5,385
+-0%
659 Core i5-8400T 5,384
+-0%
660 Core i7-5557U 5,384
+-0%
661 Xeon E5-2690 v4 5,382
-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 E3-1246 v3 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,696 Rank: 683
Rank Name Score Visual
679 Ryzen 5 7520U 4,698
+0%
680 Xeon E3-1230 V5 4,696
+0%
681 Xeon D-1528 4,696
+0%
682 Xeon E3-1275 v3 4,696
+0%
683 Xeon E3-1246 v3 4,696
684 Core i7-4860HQ 4,696
+0%
685 Xeon E5-2630L v2 4,696
+0%
686 Core i7-4770K 4,695
+-0%
687 Core i5-1035G4 4,694
+-0%
688 Xeon E3-1505M v6 4,694
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon E3-1246 v3 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,700 Rank: 676
Rank Name Score Visual
672 Core i5-9500T 4,702
+0%
673 Core i7-5775R 4,702
+0%
674 Core i7-4790 4,701
+0%
675 Core i7-4771 4,700
+0%
676 Xeon E3-1246 v3 4,700
677 Xeon E3-1280 v3 4,700
+0%
678 Core i5-9400H 4,699
+-0%
679 Xeon E3-1241 v3 4,698
+-0%
680 Xeon E3-1270 v3 4,698
+-0%
681 Xeon E3-1280 v2 4,698
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon E3-1246 v3 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,724 Rank: 699
Rank Name Score Visual
695 Xeon E3-1280 v3 4,725
+0%
696 Xeon E3-1220 v5 4,724
+0%
697 Core i7-6820EQ 4,724
+0%
698 Core i5-6600 4,724
+0%
699 Xeon E3-1246 v3 4,724
700 Xeon E3-1231 v3 4,724
+0%
701 Xeon E3-1225 v6 4,722
+-0%
702 Core i7-7820HQ 4,721
-0.1%
703 Core i5-7500 4,721
-0.1%
704 Core i3-8100 4,721
-0.1%

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Xeon E3-1246 v3 Details

The Intel Xeon E3-1246 v3 stands out in its class by combining robust single-core performance with strong multithreading capabilities, a design that reflects its position as a server-grade processor from an earlier generation. Released in 2014, this CPU is now over a decade old, placing it firmly in the category of legacy hardware, yet it continues to hold relevance in certain workstations and entry-level servers due to its balanced architecture and integrated features. Built on Intel's 22 nm process and based on the Haswell microarchitecture, the Xeon E3-1246 v3 is designed for the FCLGA1150 socket and supports up to 32 GB of DDR3/DDR3L memory at 1333/1600 MHz, with dual-channel memory bandwidth reaching 25.6 GB/s. It features four physical cores with Hyper-Threading, enabling eight threads, and operates at a base frequency of 3.5 GHz, capable of boosting to 3.9 GHz under load.

The processor integrates Intel's HD Graphics P4600 GPU, which runs at a base frequency of 350 MHz and can burst up to 1200 MHz, supporting up to three displays and offering a modest but functional graphics solution for basic visual tasks. While it lacks the performance of modern discrete GPUs, the integrated graphics make it suitable for environments where a dedicated graphics card is not necessary. The Xeon E3-1246 v3 also supports ECC memory, a key advantage in professional and server environments where data integrity is critical.

In benchmark testing, the Xeon E3-1246 v3 achieves an overall score of 5202, ranking it #706 among 2060 CPUs, with a single-core score of 5386 (#655) and a multicore score of 4926 (#697). These results place it ahead of several modern consumer-grade CPUs like the Core i5-9400T and Core i5-7640X, demonstrating its enduring single-threaded strength despite its age. However, it trails behind more recent high-end processors such as the Core i9-14900KS and Ryzen Threadripper models, which dominate the top ranks in both single and multicore performance.

The processor supports a wide range of Intel technologies, including AES-NI, AVX2, VT-x, and Intel vPro, making it suitable for virtualization, encryption, and secure computing environments. Its 84 W TDP and support for PCIe 3.0 further enhance its versatility in enterprise and workstation settings. While no longer competitive with today’s flagship processors, the Xeon E3-1246 v3 remains a reliable option for legacy systems, small businesses, and users who prioritize integrated features and ECC memory over raw performance. As of March 2026, it serves as a testament to Intel’s design philosophy of delivering high performance and reliability across generations.
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Intel Xeon E3-1246 v3

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon E3-1246 v3
Model Number: E3-1246V3
Cores: 4
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 3500 MHz
Socket: FCLGA1150
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 84 W

Cache Specifications

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3 and DDR3L 1333/1600 at 1.5V
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, 2x8, 1x8/2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics P4600
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1200 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 22 nm
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

SSE4.1 SSE4.2 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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