Xeon E3-1280 v2

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon E3-1280 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 E3-1280 v2 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,792 Rank: 1031
Rank Name Score Visual
1027 Core i7 965 4,796
+0.1%
1028 Core i5-7Y54 4,794
+0%
1029 Core i3-3250 4,794
+0%
1030 Core i5-4300M 4,792
+0%
1031 Xeon E3-1280 v2 4,792
1032 Xeon Silver 4210 4,791
+-0%
1033 Core i7-2960XM 4,790
+-0%
1034 Xeon E5-2608L v4 4,787
-0.1%
1035 Celeron G4900 4,787
-0.1%
1036 Core i5-7200U 4,784
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon E3-1280 v2 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,658 Rank: 1021
Rank Name Score Visual
1017 Xeon X5560 4,661
+0.1%
1018 Core i5 760 4,661
+0.1%
1019 Pentium G3470 4,659
+0%
1020 Core i7-2710QE 4,658
+0%
1021 Xeon E3-1280 v2 4,658
1022 Xeon E3-1280 4,658
+0%
1023 Phenom II X6 1100T 4,656
+-0%
1024 Xeon X5677 4,655
-0.1%
1025 Xeon E5-1607 v4 4,654
-0.1%
1026 FX-6200 4,653
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon E3-1280 v2 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,881 Rank: 1021
Rank Name Score Visual
1017 Core i7-4712HQ 4,889
+0.2%
1018 A6-7470K 4,883
+0%
1019 Xeon E3-1270 V2 4,882
+0%
1020 Ryzen 3 2200U 4,881
+0%
1021 Xeon E3-1280 v2 4,881
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%
1025 Core i5-5300U 4,875
-0.1%
1026 Core i5-3450 4,873
-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 E3-1280 v2 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,679 Rank: 730
Rank Name Score Visual
726 Core i7-7820HQ 4,679
+0%
727 Core i7-6920HQ 4,679
+0%
728 Core i7-4770S 4,679
+0%
729 Xeon E5-2420 v2 4,679
+0%
730 Xeon E3-1280 v2 4,679
731 Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE 4,677
+-0%
732 Ryzen 7 3750H 4,677
+-0%
733 Xeon E3-1505M v5 4,677
+-0%
734 Pentium Gold G7400 4,677
+-0%
735 Core i7-7920HQ 4,676
-0.1%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon E3-1280 v2 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,698 Rank: 681
Rank Name Score Visual
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
682 Xeon E3-1275 v3 4,697
+-0%
683 Xeon E5-1630 v4 4,696
+-0%
684 Core i7-4770K 4,696
+-0%
685 Xeon E3-1275 V2 4,696
+-0%
686 Core i5-8259U 4,695
-0.1%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon E3-1280 v2 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,672 Rank: 794
Rank Name Score Visual
790 Core i5-1035G1 4,672
+0%
791 Ryzen 5 2400G 4,672
+0%
792 Core i5-4570S 4,672
+0%
793 Core i7-4770T 4,672
+0%
794 Xeon E3-1280 v2 4,672
795 Core i7-4810MQ 4,671
+-0%
796 Core i7-5700HQ 4,670
+-0%
797 Core i5-8350U 4,669
-0.1%
798 Core i5-4460 4,669
-0.1%
799 Core i5-6500TE 4,668
-0.1%

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Xeon E3-1280 v2 Details

Released in May 2012, the Intel Xeon E3-1280 v2 is a server-grade processor built on the Ivy Bridge architecture, marking a significant evolution from its predecessor with enhanced performance and integrated ECC memory support. While now over a decade old, it remains a notable example of Intel’s server-focused design philosophy during the early 2010s, combining robust compute capabilities with enterprise-level features. Designed for workstations and entry-level servers, the Xeon E3-1280 v2 features a 22 nm manufacturing process and operates at a base frequency of 3.6 GHz, with a turbo boost up to 4.0 GHz, enabling it to deliver strong performance for its time. The processor is built around four cores, which are effectively doubled to eight threads through Intel’s Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT) technology, allowing it to efficiently handle multi-threaded workloads.

It includes 8 MB of L3 cache, 0.061 MiB of L1 cache, and 0.244 MiB of L2 cache, all contributing to its ability to manage data-intensive tasks with minimal latency. The chip is packaged in the FCLGA1155 socket and consumes 69 W under typical operation, offering a balance between performance and power efficiency. It supports dual-channel DDR3 memory and features 16 lanes of PCIe 3.0 for high-speed connectivity, making it suitable for workloads requiring fast I/O. However, it lacks integrated graphics, necessitating a discrete GPU for display output.

The Xeon E3-1280 v2 supports a broad range of instruction sets, including AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, and FMA3, enabling it to accelerate tasks in scientific computing, virtualization, and encryption. It also supports Intel’s virtualization technologies, including VT-x and VT-d, which enhance virtual machine performance and allow for direct hardware access via IOMMU. In benchmark testing, the Xeon E3-1280 v2 achieves an overall score of 4792, placing it at #1030 among 2060 processors, with a single-core score of 4881 (#1020) and a multicore score of 4658 (#1020). While these results are modest by today’s standards, they reflect its positioning as a capable mid-range server processor from its era.

Compared to its contemporaries, it performs slightly better than the Xeon E3-1275 v3 and the Core i5-3450 but trails behind higher-end models like the Core i7-4771. In the broader context of modern computing, the Xeon E3-1280 v2 is now primarily relevant for legacy systems or niche applications where its ECC memory and virtualization support are valuable. As of March 2026, it serves as a historical benchmark for the progression of Intel’s server processor lineage, offering insights into the design priorities of the early 2010s.
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Intel Xeon E3-1280 v2

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon E3-1280 v2
Cores: 4
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 3600 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 36x (locked)
Core Name: Ivy Bridge
Socket: Socket 1155
Package: FC-LGA12C
Target Segment: Server
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

Physical Specifications

Process: 22 nm
Die Area: 160 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 SMT SME
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