Xeon E3-1270 v5

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon E3-1270 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 E3-1270 v5 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,375 Rank: 570
Rank Name Score Visual
566 Core i7-8850H 5,381
+0.1%
567 Pentium Gold G4560 5,379
+0.1%
568 Core i7-1065G7 5,378
+0.1%
569 Core i5-9500 5,378
+0.1%
570 Xeon E3-1270 v5 5,375
571 Core i7-7700T 5,373
+-0%
572 Ryzen 7 4800H 5,373
+-0%
573 Xeon D-2141I 5,372
-0.1%
574 Core i5-5675C 5,372
-0.1%
575 Pentium Gold G5620 5,371
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon E3-1270 v5 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,991 Rank: 650
Rank Name Score Visual
646 Xeon E3-1231 v3 4,996
+0.1%
647 Core i3-10300 4,996
+0.1%
648 Ryzen 3 5400U 4,996
+0.1%
649 Core i7-4790T 4,992
+0%
650 Xeon E3-1270 v5 4,991
651 Core i7-4771 4,991
+0%
652 Core i5-1145G7 4,991
+0%
653 Core 2 Duo T7400 4,984
-0.1%
654 Core i7-8750H 4,983
-0.2%
655 Core i7-10750H 4,976
-0.3%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon E3-1270 v5 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,631 Rank: 469
Rank Name Score Visual
465 Ryzen 7 1700X 5,635
+0.1%
466 Xeon Gold 6234 5,633
+0%
467 Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 5,633
+0%
468 Ryzen 5 2500X 5,633
+0%
469 Xeon E3-1270 v5 5,631
470 Intel Core i7-4850HQ 5,629
+-0%
471 Core i7-5820K 5,627
-0.1%
472 Core i7-8850H 5,626
-0.1%
473 Core i7-4790T 5,624
-0.1%
474 Xeon E5-2696 v3 5,624
-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 v5 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,710 Rank: 641
Rank Name Score Visual
637 Core i5-10300H 4,712
+0%
638 Xeon E3-1535M v6 4,711
+0%
639 Xeon E-2124G 4,711
+0%
640 Core i7-1185GRE 4,711
+0%
641 Xeon E3-1270 v5 4,710
642 Xeon E5-1620 v4 4,710
+0%
643 Xeon E3-1280 v5 4,709
+-0%
644 Xeon E5-2623 v4 4,709
+-0%
645 Xeon E3-1276 v3 4,708
+-0%
646 Ryzen 5 3400G 4,707
-0.1%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon E3-1270 v5 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,719 Rank: 646
Rank Name Score Visual
642 Core i5-10400H 4,721
+0%
643 Ryzen 5 3500U 4,720
+0%
644 Xeon D-1531 4,720
+0%
645 Core i7-8709G 4,720
+0%
646 Xeon E3-1270 v5 4,719
647 Xeon E3-1240 v5 4,719
+0%
648 Xeon Gold 5122 4,718
+-0%
649 Xeon E3-1280 v5 4,716
-0.1%
650 Xeon W-2123 4,716
-0.1%
651 Core i5-10200H 4,716
-0.1%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon E3-1270 v5 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,776 Rank: 610
Rank Name Score Visual
606 Xeon E-2224 4,778
+0%
607 Core i7-3960X 4,778
+0%
608 Xeon E5-2650 v2 4,778
+0%
609 Core i3-8350K 4,777
+0%
610 Xeon E3-1270 v5 4,776
611 Xeon E-2124 4,776
+0%
612 Core i7-4870HQ 4,775
+-0%
613 Ryzen 3 5425U 4,775
+-0%
614 Core i5-8279U 4,774
+-0%
615 Core i3-9300 4,773
-0.1%

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Xeon E3-1270 v5 Details

Ranking #570 of 2060 in overall performance, the Intel Xeon E3-1270 v5 remains a compelling option for budget-conscious server and workstation users, despite being over a decade old. Launched in October 2015, this processor is based on Intel’s Skylake microarchitecture, fabricated on a 14 nm process, and built for the LGA-1151 socket. Though it may not compete with today’s high-end CPUs, its integrated ECC memory support and robust feature set make it relevant in environments where data integrity and virtualization are priorities.

At the heart of the Xeon E3-1270 v5 are four cores, augmented by Hyper-Threading to deliver eight logical threads, enabling efficient multitasking and parallel workloads. With a base frequency of 3.6 GHz and a turbo boost up to 4.0 GHz, it provides strong single-threaded performance, scoring 5,631 in single-core benchmarks—placing it in the top 469 of 2060 processors. This performance is particularly notable when compared to modern low-power mobile chips, highlighting the efficiency of its design.

The processor’s cache hierarchy includes 0.125 MiB of L1 cache per core, 1 MiB of L2 cache, and a shared 8 MiB L3 cache, which helps reduce memory latency for demanding applications. It supports dual-channel DDR3L-1600 and DDR4-2133 memory, with a maximum capacity of 64 GB and a memory bandwidth of up to 34.1 GB/s. The 80 W TDP reflects its power efficiency for a server-class CPU, though adequate cooling is essential given its sustained load capabilities.

Despite lacking integrated graphics, the Xeon E3-1270 v5 is equipped with a comprehensive set of technologies, including Intel’s AVX2, AES-NI, and Intel vPro for enhanced security and remote management. It also supports Intel’s Turbo Boost 2.0 and Enhanced SpeedStep, allowing dynamic frequency scaling to balance performance and power consumption. With full support for virtualization technologies like VT-x and VT-d, it excels in virtual machine environments.

In multicore performance, the Xeon E3-1270 v5 achieves a score of 4,991, ranking #650 out of 2060 processors, which places it ahead of some modern desktop CPUs like the Core i7-8750H and the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G. While it trails behind current flagship processors such as the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX or Intel’s Core Ultra 9 285K, its value proposition lies in reliability and feature completeness rather than raw speed.

As of March 2026, the Xeon E3-1270 v5 is best suited for small business servers, entry-level workstations, or legacy systems requiring ECC memory and virtualization support. Its longevity in the market speaks to Intel’s engineering, though users should consider its age when evaluating for new deployments. For those seeking performance per watt with enterprise-grade features, it remains a solid, albeit dated, choice.
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Intel Xeon E3-1270 v5

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon E3-1270 v5
Family: Xeon
Series: E3-1200
Model Number: E3-1270
Cores: 4
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 3600 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 4000 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 36x (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: 80 W
Release Price: $339.00

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 TBT 1.0
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