Xeon E3-1270 v6

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon E3-1270 v6

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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 v6 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,530 Rank: 457
Rank Name Score Visual
453 Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 5,544
+0.3%
454 Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U 5,541
+0.2%
455 Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G 5,540
+0.2%
456 Ryzen 7 2700 5,536
+0.1%
457 Xeon E3-1270 v6 5,530
458 Core i5-10600 5,529
+-0%
459 Xeon E5-2697 v4 5,527
-0.1%
460 Ryzen 5 2600 5,527
-0.1%
461 Xeon Silver 4310T 5,527
-0.1%
462 Core i7-8700T 5,526
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon E3-1270 v6 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

5,096 Rank: 569
Rank Name Score Visual
565 Xeon E5-2667 v2 5,103
+0.1%
566 Xeon E5-1650 v2 5,099
+0.1%
567 Core i5-8500T 5,098
+0%
568 Core i5-8400 5,097
+0%
569 Xeon E3-1270 v6 5,096
570 Core i5-8500 5,092
-0.1%
571 Core i5-1135G7 5,091
-0.1%
572 Xeon Gold 6244 5,086
-0.2%
573 Xeon E5-2623 v4 5,086
-0.2%
574 Ryzen 5 5500U 5,085
-0.2%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon E3-1270 v6 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,819 Rank: 348
Rank Name Score Visual
344 Ryzen 5 3500 5,828
+0.2%
345 Xeon W-3245 5,826
+0.1%
346 Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X 5,825
+0.1%
347 Core i5-8500B 5,819
+0%
348 Xeon E3-1270 v6 5,819
349 Ryzen Threadripper 1900X 5,816
-0.1%
350 Core i7-5950HQ 5,814
-0.1%
351 Ryzen 3 3100 5,811
-0.1%
352 Core i5-10600K 5,809
-0.2%
353 Ryzen 7 4800HS 5,809
-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 v6 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,728 Rank: 607
Rank Name Score Visual
603 Xeon E3-1280 v6 4,732
+0.1%
604 Core i7-3930K 4,731
+0.1%
605 Core i7-1068NG7 4,729
+0%
606 Core i5-9400T 4,728
+0%
607 Xeon E3-1270 v6 4,728
608 Xeon E5-2637 v4 4,728
+0%
609 Core i7-6700K 4,727
+-0%
610 Xeon W-2123 4,725
-0.1%
611 Ryzen 5 1500X 4,725
-0.1%
612 Core i7-4790K 4,724
-0.1%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon E3-1270 v6 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,747 Rank: 611
Rank Name Score Visual
607 Core i3-10100 4,749
+0%
608 Core i7-1185G7E 4,749
+0%
609 Xeon E3-1280 v6 4,748
+0%
610 Core i7-6700K 4,748
+0%
611 Xeon E3-1270 v6 4,747
612 Core i5-8500B 4,745
+-0%
613 Core i7-1068NG7 4,745
+-0%
614 Atom C3858 4,744
-0.1%
615 Xeon Gold 5222 4,743
-0.1%
616 Xeon E5-2630 v2 4,743
-0.1%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon E3-1270 v6 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,799 Rank: 576
Rank Name Score Visual
572 Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G 4,803
+0.1%
573 Core i7-6700K 4,801
+0%
574 Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE 4,801
+0%
575 Xeon E5-1650 v2 4,800
+0%
576 Xeon E3-1270 v6 4,799
577 Core i7-8750H 4,798
+-0%
578 Ryzen 5 2600E 4,798
+-0%
579 Core i7-1165G7 4,797
+-0%
580 Core i5-9500T 4,795
-0.1%
581 Xeon E-2124G 4,794
-0.1%

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Xeon E3-1270 v6 Details

The Xeon E3-1270 v6, released in 2017, stands as a server-grade processor built on Intel's Kaby Lake microarchitecture at a 14 nm process node. Despite its age, it remains relevant for entry-level server and workstation environments due to its robust feature set and ECC memory support. With a base clock of 3.8 GHz and a turbo frequency reaching 4.2 GHz, the processor delivers solid single-threaded performance, highlighted by a single-core score of 5819—placing it at #347 among 2060 processors in the PassMark rankings. This strong single-core performance is complemented by an overall score of 5530, ranking it #457, and a multicore score of 5096, which positions it at #569 in the multicore category.

Featuring four cores and eight threads through Intel's Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT) technology, the Xeon E3-1270 v6 efficiently handles multi-threaded workloads. It supports dual-channel DDR4-2400 and DDR3L-1866 memory, with a maximum capacity of 64 GB and memory bandwidth up to 35.76 GB/s. The processor integrates an L1 cache of 0.25 MiB (0.125 MiB for L1d and L1i), 1 MiB of L2 cache, and an 8 MiB L3 cache. It operates at a TDP of 72 W and uses the LGA-1151 socket, compatible with the Sunrise Point and Union Point chipsets.

Notable features include support for advanced instruction sets such as AVX2, AES-NI, and Intel's Trusted Execution Technology (TXT), enhancing security and performance. The processor also supports Intel's Turbo Boost 2.0 and Speed Shift technologies for dynamic performance tuning. While it lacks integrated graphics, its focus on server-grade capabilities—such as ECC memory, vPro support, and Intel VT-x/VT-d virtualization—makes it suitable for business applications, virtualization, and light database workloads.

In benchmark comparisons, the Xeon E3-1270 v6 competes closely with mainstream desktop processors like the Core i5-8400 and i5-8500. Its multicore performance is slightly behind modern high-end chips but remains competitive for its era. As of March 2026, while newer processors dominate the top-tier rankings, the E3-1270 v6 holds a strong position in the mid-tier server and workstation segment, particularly where cost-effective, reliable performance is prioritized over cutting-edge speed.
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Intel Xeon E3-1270 v6

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon E3-1270 v6
Family: Xeon
Series: E3-1200
Model Number: E3-1270
Cores: 4
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 3800 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 4200 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 38x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Kaby Lake
Core Name: Kaby Lake DT
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 158
Socket: LGA-1151
Package: FCLGA-1151
Chipset: Sunrise Point and Union Point
Target Segment: Server
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 72 W
Release Price: $328.00

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 (16-way set associative)

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3L-1866 and DDR4-2400
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 64 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 35.76 GB/s
ECC Support: Yes

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Manufacturer: Intel
Technology: CMOS
Word Size: 64-bit
ISA: x86-64 (x86)

CPU Features

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