Xeon E3-1246 v3 Benchmarks & Performance Report

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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.