Xeon E3-1286 v3

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon E3-1286 v3

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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 E3-1286 v3 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,468 Rank: 502
Rank Name Score Visual
498 Core i7-4790K 5,474
+0.1%
499 Ryzen 5 4600U 5,471
+0.1%
500 Xeon Silver 4309Y 5,471
+0.1%
501 Core i3-10300 5,469
+0%
502 Xeon E3-1286 v3 5,468
503 Core i5-8279U 5,468
+0%
504 Ryzen 3 3100 5,468
+0%
505 Xeon Platinum 8270 5,467
+-0%
506 Xeon E5-1650 v4 5,467
+-0%
507 Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE 5,466
+-0%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon E3-1286 v3 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

5,040 Rank: 614
Rank Name Score Visual
610 Xeon E-2144G 5,047
+0.1%
611 Xeon E3-1241 v3 5,046
+0.1%
612 Core i7 970 5,044
+0.1%
613 Core i7-1068NG7 5,044
+0.1%
614 Xeon E3-1286 v3 5,040
615 Xeon E5-1620 v4 5,034
-0.1%
616 Core i7-7700 5,030
-0.2%
617 Core i7-4930K 5,030
-0.2%
618 Xeon E3-1240 v3 5,029
-0.2%
619 Core i5-10400T 5,028
-0.2%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon E3-1286 v3 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,754 Rank: 389
Rank Name Score Visual
385 Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 5,759
+0.1%
386 Core i7-7800X 5,757
+0.1%
387 Ryzen 7 1800X 5,757
+0.1%
388 Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U 5,757
+0.1%
389 Xeon E3-1286 v3 5,754
390 Core i7-1185G7E 5,751
-0.1%
391 Core i9-10900T 5,746
-0.1%
392 Core i5-9500F 5,742
-0.2%
393 Xeon E-2314 5,740
-0.2%
394 Core i3-1115G4E 5,740
-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 E3-1286 v3 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,723 Rank: 615
Rank Name Score Visual
611 Ryzen 5 1500X 4,725
+0%
612 Core i7-4790K 4,724
+0%
613 Core i5-9500T 4,723
+0%
614 Xeon E5-1630 v4 4,723
+0%
615 Xeon E3-1286 v3 4,723
616 Xeon E5-2630 v2 4,723
+0%
617 Xeon E-2314 4,723
+0%
618 Xeon E3-1240 v6 4,721
+-0%
619 Core i7-1065G7 4,720
-0.1%
620 Core i3-9350KF 4,720
-0.1%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon E3-1286 v3 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,753 Rank: 602
Rank Name Score Visual
598 Core i5-9400F 4,757
+0.1%
599 Core i5-9400 4,757
+0.1%
600 Xeon E3-1275 v6 4,753
+0%
601 Core i5-8600T 4,753
+0%
602 Xeon E3-1286 v3 4,753
603 Core i7-10710U 4,751
+-0%
604 Xeon W3690 4,751
+-0%
605 Xeon E-2324G 4,751
+-0%
606 Core i5-8400 4,749
-0.1%
607 Core i3-10100 4,749
-0.1%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon E3-1286 v3 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,739 Rank: 670
Rank Name Score Visual
666 Xeon E3-1535M V5 4,740
+0%
667 Core i7-6820HK 4,740
+0%
668 Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U 4,740
+0%
669 Core i3-9300T 4,739
+0%
670 Xeon E3-1286 v3 4,739
671 Core i5-10200H 4,739
+0%
672 Core i5-1035G7 4,737
+-0%
673 Core i7-4750HQ 4,737
+-0%
674 Xeon E5-2609 v4 4,736
-0.1%
675 Core i7-8706G 4,735
-0.1%

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Xeon E3-1286 v3 Details

The Xeon E3-1286 v3 ranks among the upper tier of older Intel processors, showcasing strong single-core performance despite its age. Released in 2014, this CPU is now over a decade old, placing it firmly in the category of legacy hardware. However, its benchmark results reveal that it still holds its own in certain workloads, particularly in single-threaded performance. As of March 2026, the processor maintains a competitive edge in its class, though it is no longer suited for modern high-performance computing demands.

Designed by Intel, the Xeon E3-1286 v3 is based on the Haswell microarchitecture and built on a 22 nm process node. It features four physical cores and eight threads, enabled through Intel's Hyper-Threading technology. The base clock frequency is 3.7 GHz, with a turbo boost up to 4.1 GHz, providing a solid balance of performance and efficiency. The processor operates on the FCLGA1150 socket and has a TDP of 84 W, indicating moderate power consumption for a desktop workstation chip.

Memory support includes DDR3 and DDR3L up to 1600 MHz, with a maximum capacity of 32 GB across two channels. The maximum memory bandwidth reaches 25.6 GB/s, which is adequate for its era but significantly lower than modern standards. The CPU supports PCIe 3.0 with up to 16 lanes, allowing for flexible expansion with graphics cards and storage devices. It also includes features such as Intel vPro, VT-x, VT-d, and EPT, making it suitable for business and virtualization environments.

Integrated graphics are provided by the Intel HD Graphics P4700, which runs at a base frequency of 350 MHz and can boost to 1.3 GHz. It supports up to three displays and includes hardware decoding for H.264, MPEG-2, and VC-1, making it capable of basic multimedia tasks. While not designed for gaming or intensive graphics work, it is sufficient for office use and light content playback.

In benchmark testing, the Xeon E3-1286 v3 achieves a single-core score of 5754, placing it at #389 among 2060 CPUs. Its multicore score is 5040, ranking it #614 of 2060, and its overall score is 5468, placing it #502 of 2060. These results indicate that while the processor excels in single-threaded applications, its multi-threaded performance is limited by its age and core count. It outperforms several newer CPUs in single-core workloads but falls behind in multicore tasks due to its older architecture and lower core density.

The processor is competitive with modern low-end and mid-range CPUs in single-threaded tasks, such as gaming or productivity software that does not scale across multiple cores. However, it lags behind current-generation processors in multi-threaded workloads, where newer CPUs with higher core counts and improved architectures dominate. As of 2026, the Xeon E3-1286 v3 remains a viable option for legacy systems, small businesses, or users needing a reliable, energy-efficient processor for non-demanding applications.
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Intel Xeon E3-1286 v3

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon E3-1286 v3
Model Number: E3-1286V3
Cores: 4
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 3700 MHz
Socket: FCLGA1150
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 84 W

Cache Specifications

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3 and DDR3L 1333/1600 at 1.5V
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, 2x8, 1x8/2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics P4700
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1300 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 22 nm
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

SSE4.1 SSE4.2 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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