Xeon E3-1285L v4

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon E3-1285L v4

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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 E3-1285L v4 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,212 Rank: 699
Rank Name Score Visual
695 Xeon E3-1245 v3 5,215
+0.1%
696 Core i7-4770 5,214
+0%
697 Pentium G4520 5,212
+0%
698 Core i7-4910MQ 5,212
+0%
699 Xeon E3-1285L v4 5,212
700 FX-8320 5,211
+-0%
701 Ryzen 3 3200G 5,209
-0.1%
702 Xeon E3-1545M v5 5,208
-0.1%
703 Core i5-7400 5,208
-0.1%
704 Xeon E3-1226 v3 5,205
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon E3-1285L v4 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,907 Rank: 718
Rank Name Score Visual
714 Xeon E3-1505M v6 4,912
+0.1%
715 Core i7-4770S 4,909
+0%
716 Core i5-4670K 4,908
+0%
717 Core i3-9350KF 4,907
+0%
718 Xeon E3-1285L v4 4,907
719 Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U 4,906
+-0%
720 Core i3-8100 4,903
-0.1%
721 Core i3-6098P 4,903
-0.1%
722 Core i5-9400F 4,901
-0.1%
723 Core i5-8400H 4,900
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon E3-1285L v4 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,416 Rank: 628
Rank Name Score Visual
624 Core i5-10500T 5,418
+0%
625 Xeon W-2133 5,416
+0%
626 Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G 5,416
+0%
627 Ryzen 3 3200G 5,416
+0%
628 Xeon E3-1285L v4 5,416
629 Pentium Gold G5500T 5,414
+-0%
630 Core i7-8550U 5,414
+-0%
631 Core i3-4340 5,411
-0.1%
632 Xeon Gold 6130 5,409
-0.1%
633 Core i7-6820HK 5,409
-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 E3-1285L v4 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,764 Rank: 568
Rank Name Score Visual
564 Xeon Gold 5222 4,766
+0%
565 Xeon W-2125 4,765
+0%
566 Core i5-9400 4,764
+0%
567 Core i5-8500 4,764
+0%
568 Xeon E3-1285L v4 4,764
569 Core i5-10400T 4,763
+-0%
570 Core i5-1145G7E 4,761
-0.1%
571 Core i5-8400 4,760
-0.1%
572 Core i7-5950HQ 4,760
-0.1%
573 Core i5-1135G7 4,760
-0.1%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon E3-1285L v4 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,710 Rank: 661
Rank Name Score Visual
657 Core i7-970 4,713
+0.1%
658 Xeon W3670 4,712
+0%
659 Ryzen Embedded V1605B 4,710
+0%
660 Xeon D-1539 4,710
+0%
661 Xeon E3-1285L v4 4,710
662 Core i5-9400T 4,709
+-0%
663 Xeon E3-1535M v6 4,709
+-0%
664 Xeon E3-1245 v5 4,709
+-0%
665 Xeon E3-1230 V5 4,708
+-0%
666 Xeon E3-1271 v3 4,707
-0.1%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon E3-1285L v4 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,865 Rank: 504
Rank Name Score Visual
500 Core i7-10850H 4,869
+0.1%
501 Xeon E5-2630L v4 4,868
+0.1%
502 Core i5-8500 4,868
+0.1%
503 Xeon E5-2630 v3 4,868
+0.1%
504 Xeon E3-1285L v4 4,865
505 Core i7-10750H 4,864
+-0%
506 Ryzen 7 2700E 4,863
+-0%
507 Ryzen 7 1800X 4,863
+-0%
508 Xeon E5-2620 v4 4,862
-0.1%
509 Xeon E-2186M 4,860
-0.1%

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Xeon E3-1285L v4 Details

Ranking #697 of 2060 in overall performance, the Intel Xeon E3-1285L v4 delivers a balanced mix of single-core efficiency and multi-threaded capability, though it’s important to note that this processor was launched in June 2015—making it over a decade old by modern standards. Despite its age, it remains relevant in specific server and workstation environments where reliability, ECC memory support, and integrated graphics are priorities. Built on Intel’s Broadwell-DT architecture at 14 nm, the Xeon E3-1285L v4 features four cores with simultaneous multithreading, effectively providing eight threads, and operates at a base frequency of 3.4 GHz, with a turbo boost up to 3.8 GHz. This enables strong single-threaded performance, which is reflected in its Singlecore Score of 5416—placing it just behind high-end consumer CPUs like the Core i5-10500T and slightly ahead of the Core i3-6300T.

The processor’s multicore performance, measured at 4907 in the multicore benchmark, positions it firmly in the mid-tier of its generation, competing closely with other 4-core Intel CPUs such as the Core i5-4670K and the Xeon E3-1505M v6. While its overall score of 5212 places it above many modern mainstream processors in the same benchmark suite—such as the Core i5-9400F and Core i3-8100—it’s worth noting that these results are based on older testing methodologies and may not reflect real-world performance under current workloads. The Xeon E3-1285L v4 is also distinguished by its support for ECC memory, a critical feature for mission-critical systems where data integrity is essential.

Memory bandwidth reaches 29.9 GB/s via a dual-channel DDR3 interface, with support for up to 1866 MT/s memory, though the processor’s 14 nm manufacturing process and 65 W TDP indicate a focus on efficiency rather than raw performance. The integrated Intel Iris Pro P6300 GPU provides basic graphics acceleration, suitable for office productivity and light multimedia use, and supports up to four displays. The CPU also includes a robust feature set, including AVX2, FMA3, and virtualization technologies such as VT-x and VT-d, which enhance performance in virtualized environments.

In terms of competitive positioning, the Xeon E3-1285L v4 holds its own against modern mid-tier CPUs in single-core performance but lags significantly in multicore benchmarks compared to today’s top performers. While it remains a viable option for legacy systems, light virtualization, or embedded applications, its age and limited scalability make it unsuitable for demanding workloads or modern gaming. As of March 2026, the Xeon E3-1285L v4 is best suited for environments where stability, compatibility, and integrated graphics are more important than cutting-edge performance.
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Intel Xeon E3-1285L v4

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon E3-1285L v4
Cores: 4
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 3400 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 34x (locked)
Core Name: Broadwell-DT
Socket: Socket 1150
Package: FC-LGA14C
Target Segment: Workstation
TDP: 65 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.244 MiB
L3 Cache: 5.722 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Die Area: 160 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 F16C EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d
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