Xeon E3-1270

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon E3-1270

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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 E3-1270 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,660 Rank: 1143
Rank Name Score Visual
1139 Core i5-2310 4,664
+0.1%
1140 Core i5 760 4,662
+0%
1141 Pentium G3420 4,661
+0%
1142 Pentium G2120 4,661
+0%
1143 Xeon E3-1270 4,660
1144 Core i3-6100H 4,658
+-0%
1145 Core i5-2320 4,657
-0.1%
1146 Xeon E3-1245 4,654
-0.1%
1147 Xeon X5677 4,653
-0.2%
1148 Xeon Bronze 3204 4,652
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon E3-1270 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,645 Rank: 1036
Rank Name Score Visual
1032 Core i5-2310 4,650
+0.1%
1033 Core i3-4340 4,649
+0.1%
1034 Xeon E3-1235L v5 4,648
+0.1%
1035 Core i5-3350P 4,647
+0%
1036 Xeon E3-1270 4,645
1037 FX-8310 4,644
+-0%
1038 Core i5-3450S 4,643
+-0%
1039 Xeon E3-1220 V2 4,642
-0.1%
1040 Core i7-880 4,642
-0.1%
1041 Core i3-6300T 4,641
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon E3-1270 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,670 Rank: 1167
Rank Name Score Visual
1163 Athlon X4 880K 4,675
+0.1%
1164 Core i5-2310 4,674
+0.1%
1165 Core i3-2130 4,673
+0.1%
1166 A6-9500 4,670
+0%
1167 Xeon E3-1270 4,670
1168 Core i5-2510E 4,669
+-0%
1169 Xeon D-1567 4,664
-0.1%
1170 Core i5 760 4,662
-0.2%
1171 A10-9700E 4,660
-0.2%
1172 Core i5 M 450 4,659
-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 E3-1270 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,631 Rank: 883
Rank Name Score Visual
879 Core i5-4440 4,632
+0%
880 Core i7-4712HQ 4,632
+0%
881 Core i5-6402P 4,631
+0%
882 Core i5-3470 4,631
+0%
883 Xeon E3-1270 4,631
884 Ryzen 3 2200GE 4,630
+-0%
885 Core i5-6440EQ 4,630
+-0%
886 Core i7-2600 4,630
+-0%
887 Core i7-3630QM 4,630
+-0%
888 Pentium Gold G7400T 4,630
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon E3-1270 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,658 Rank: 773
Rank Name Score Visual
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
+0%
773 Xeon E3-1270 4,658
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%
778 Core i3-9300 4,656
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon E3-1270 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,625 Rank: 902
Rank Name Score Visual
898 Core i5-7287U 4,625
+0%
899 Core i7-2600 4,625
+0%
900 Core i7-3635QM 4,625
+0%
901 Xeon E3-1265L v2 4,625
+0%
902 Xeon E3-1270 4,625
903 Xeon E3-1245 4,625
+0%
904 Xeon E3-1235 4,625
+0%
905 Xeon X5670 4,624
+-0%
906 Ryzen Embedded V1605B 4,623
+-0%
907 Xeon X5650 4,623
+-0%

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Xeon E3-1270 Details

The Intel Xeon E3-1270, launched in April 2011, is a server-focused processor built on the Sandy Bridge architecture and fabricated on a 32 nm process. With a base clock of 3.4 GHz and a turbo frequency of 3.8 GHz, it delivers a balanced performance profile for its era, particularly in single-threaded workloads. Operating on a Socket 1155 platform with a TDP of 80 W, the processor requires adequate cooling due to its power consumption. Despite being over a decade old, the Xeon E3-1270 remains relevant in legacy systems and low-cost server deployments due to its ECC memory support and virtualization capabilities.

This 4-core, 8-thread processor features a total of 7.629 MiB of L3 cache, with 0.061 MiB of L1 and 0.244 MiB of L2 cache per core. It supports DDR3 memory via a dual-channel interface and includes 16 PCIe 3.0 lanes directly from the CPU, making it suitable for modest expansion needs. The processor lacks integrated graphics, meaning a discrete GPU is required for any visual output. It supports a wide range of Intel-specific technologies, including AES-NI, AVX, AVX2, and Intel Hyper-Threading, enhancing its utility in virtualized environments and compute-intensive tasks.

In benchmark testing, the Xeon E3-1270 achieves an overall score of 4660, placing it at #1143 among 2060 processors. Its single-core performance scores 4670, ranking it #1166, while its multicore performance reaches 4645, ranking #1036. These results reflect a processor optimized for balanced workloads rather than raw power, with its strongest performance category being single-threaded tasks. It outperforms several modern low-end CPUs like the Core i5-3450S and FX-8310, but falls short of contemporary processors in both single- and multi-threaded performance.

As of March 2026, the Xeon E3-1270 is best suited for legacy server applications, small-scale virtualization, or systems where ECC memory and hardware virtualization are essential. While it cannot compete with modern high-end CPUs such as the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX or Core Ultra 9 285K, it remains a reliable option for non-demanding environments. Its age and lack of support for newer technologies like DDR4 or PCIe 4.0 limit its viability in new builds, but it continues to serve niche roles where cost and legacy compatibility are prioritized.
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Intel Xeon E3-1270

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon E3-1270
Cores: 4
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 3400 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 34x (locked)
Core Name: Sandy Bridge
Socket: Socket 1155
Package: FC-LGA10
Target Segment: Server
TDP: 80 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.244 MiB
L3 Cache: 7.629 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3

Physical Specifications

Process: 32 nm
Die Area: 216 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel

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 EIST TXT VT-x VT-d SSE4a SHA AMD-Vi AMD-V SenseMI Boost 2 SMT XFR 2
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