Xeon E3-1270 V2

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon E3-1270 V2

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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 V2 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,868 Rank: 981
Rank Name Score Visual
977 Core M3-7Y32 4,874
+0.1%
978 Core i5-8365U 4,873
+0.1%
979 Core i7-4860HQ 4,871
+0.1%
980 Intel Core i5-6198DU 4,870
+0%
981 Xeon E3-1270 V2 4,868
982 Core i7-3720QM 4,868
+0%
983 Core i7-3770S 4,867
+-0%
984 Core i7-4870HQ 4,867
+-0%
985 Core i7 975 4,866
+-0%
986 Xeon Silver 4114 4,865
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon E3-1270 V2 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,848 Rank: 792
Rank Name Score Visual
788 Core i7-4930MX 4,851
+0.1%
789 Core i7-4770 4,849
+0%
790 Core i7-4850HQ 4,849
+0%
791 Xeon D-2123IT 4,848
+0%
792 Xeon E3-1270 V2 4,848
793 Xeon E3-1285 v6 4,847
+-0%
794 Core i7-6820HQ 4,847
+-0%
795 Core i5-7400 4,843
-0.1%
796 Core i7-4750HQ 4,843
-0.1%
797 FX-8350 4,843
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon E3-1270 V2 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,882 Rank: 1019
Rank Name Score Visual
1015 Xeon Gold 6138 4,892
+0.2%
1016 Xeon D-1528 4,892
+0.2%
1017 Core i7-4712HQ 4,889
+0.1%
1018 A6-7470K 4,883
+0%
1019 Xeon E3-1270 V2 4,882
1020 Ryzen 3 2200U 4,881
+-0%
1021 Xeon E3-1280 v2 4,881
+-0%
1022 Xeon E5-2660 v4 4,880
+-0%
1023 Core i3-4360T 4,876
-0.1%
1024 Xeon E3-1220 V2 4,875
-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 E3-1270 V2 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,674 Rank: 748
Rank Name Score Visual
744 Xeon X5660 4,675
+0%
745 Core i7-7820EQ 4,674
+0%
746 Core i7-6700T 4,674
+0%
747 Core i7-3770K 4,674
+0%
748 Xeon E3-1270 V2 4,674
749 Core i3-9300T 4,673
+-0%
750 Core i3-9100F 4,673
+-0%
751 Ryzen 3 1300X 4,673
+-0%
752 Xeon E3-1226 v3 4,672
+-0%
753 Core i7-4900MQ 4,672
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon E3-1270 V2 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,692 Rank: 694
Rank Name Score Visual
690 Xeon E5-2420 v2 4,693
+0%
691 Xeon X5670 4,693
+0%
692 Core i7-5775C 4,692
+0%
693 Xeon E3-1245 v3 4,692
+0%
694 Xeon E3-1270 V2 4,692
695 Core i5-9300H 4,691
+-0%
696 Core i7-3770K 4,691
+-0%
697 Xeon E3-1240 v3 4,691
+-0%
698 Xeon E3-1231 v3 4,691
+-0%
699 Ryzen 3 2300X 4,690
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon E3-1270 V2 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,668 Rank: 804
Rank Name Score Visual
800 Xeon Bronze 3204 4,668
+0%
801 Core i5-7400T 4,668
+0%
802 Core i7-3770K 4,668
+0%
803 Core i7-8565U 4,668
+0%
804 Xeon E3-1270 V2 4,668
805 Core i5-6500T 4,666
+-0%
806 Xeon E3-1290 v2 4,666
+-0%
807 Xeon E3-1240 V2 4,665
-0.1%
808 Xeon D-1521 4,664
-0.1%
809 Xeon D-1520 4,664
-0.1%

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Xeon E3-1270 V2 Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Xeon E3-1270 v2 remains a notable processor from the early days of the Ivy Bridge architecture, originally released in May 2012. While it is now over a decade old, it continues to serve niche roles in legacy systems and cost-sensitive server environments. Designed for the server and workstation market, this 4-core, 8-thread CPU leverages Intel’s Hyper-Threading technology to deliver solid multitasking performance for its time. Built on a 22 nm process and featuring a 69 W TDP, the Xeon E3-1270 v2 strikes a balance between power efficiency and performance, making it suitable for low-to-mid-tier workloads in compact server chassis or small office setups.

The processor operates at a base frequency of 3.5 GHz and can boost up to 3.9 GHz, depending on workload conditions, with a 22 nm manufacturing node and 1.4 billion transistors. It includes 8 MB of L3 cache, 0.061 MiB of L1, and 0.244 MiB of L2 cache, contributing to its ability to handle memory-intensive tasks. Equipped with dual-channel DDR3-1333/1600 memory support and a maximum capacity of 32 GB, it supports ECC memory, a key feature for mission-critical applications where data integrity is essential. The chip connects via a PCI Express 3.0 interface and uses the FCLGA1155 socket, which was widely adopted in mainstream desktop and server motherboards during its era.

Despite its age, the Xeon E3-1270 v2 maintains a competitive edge in single-threaded performance, scoring 4882 in the Singlecore Score benchmark—placing it at #1019 out of 2060 processors. Its overall score of 4868 and multicore score of 4848 reflect its capability in parallel computing, though it lags significantly behind modern processors. In comparison, the top-ranked Core Ultra 9 285K achieves a single-core score of 8776, highlighting the generational gap. However, when benchmarked against other processors from its era, such as the Xeon E3-1285 v6 or Core i7-6820HQ, the E3-1270 v2 holds its own, with only minor differences in performance.

Notably, the Xeon E3-1270 v2 lacks integrated graphics, requiring a discrete GPU for visual output—a trade-off that aligns with its server-focused design. It supports a range of advanced technologies, including AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, and Intel VT-x for virtualization, as well as Intel vPro for remote management and security. These features make it a viable option for virtualized environments or small business servers where reliability and manageability are priorities.

In summary, the Intel Xeon E3-1270 v2 is a legacy server processor that excels in single-core performance and ECC memory support, making it suitable for older enterprise systems, embedded applications, or retro builds. While it is no longer competitive with modern CPUs, its enduring presence in niche markets underscores its historical significance and reliability.
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Intel Xeon E3-1270 V2

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon E3-1270 V2
Model Number: E3-1270V2
Cores: 4
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 3500 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 35x (locked)
Core Name: Ivy Bridge
Socket: FCLGA1155
Package: FC-LGA12C
Target Segment: Server
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 69 W

Cache Specifications

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

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3 1333/1600
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 & 1x4, 2x8 & 1x4 or 1x8 & 3x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 4600
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1150 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 22 nm
Die Area: 160 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX 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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