Xeon E3-1290 v2

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon E3-1290 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 E3-1290 v2 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,811 Rank: 1018
Rank Name Score Visual
1014 Xeon E5-2643 v2 4,815
+0.1%
1015 Pentium Gold G5420T 4,813
+0%
1016 Core i3-6157U 4,813
+0%
1017 Pentium G3440 4,813
+0%
1018 Xeon E3-1290 v2 4,811
1019 Ryzen 3 2300U 4,809
+-0%
1020 Core i5-3550 4,807
-0.1%
1021 Xeon E5-2670 v2 4,800
-0.2%
1022 Core i7-6600U 4,799
-0.2%
1023 Celeron G3950 4,799
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon E3-1290 v2 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,666 Rank: 1008
Rank Name Score Visual
1004 Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U 4,668
+0%
1005 Xeon E5-2420 v2 4,668
+0%
1006 Core i5-6300HQ 4,667
+0%
1007 Core i5-7287U 4,666
+0%
1008 Xeon E3-1290 v2 4,666
1009 Xeon E3-1505L v5 4,665
+-0%
1010 Core i7-6660U 4,665
+-0%
1011 Core i7-4712HQ 4,665
+-0%
1012 Core i7-3632QM 4,665
+-0%
1013 Core i7-950 4,664
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon E3-1290 v2 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,907 Rank: 1000
Rank Name Score Visual
996 EPYC 7302 4,919
+0.2%
997 Xeon E5-4669 v4 4,919
+0.2%
998 Core i7-2600 4,919
+0.2%
999 Xeon D-1540 4,909
+0%
1000 Xeon E3-1290 v2 4,907
1001 Core i7-6822EQ 4,905
+-0%
1002 Xeon Silver 4109T 4,901
-0.1%
1003 Core i3-6167U 4,901
-0.1%
1004 Core i3-7130U 4,900
-0.1%
1005 Core i7-4600U 4,899
-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 E3-1290 v2 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,672 Rank: 754
Rank Name Score Visual
750 Core i3-9100F 4,673
+0%
751 Ryzen 3 1300X 4,673
+0%
752 Xeon E3-1226 v3 4,672
+0%
753 Core i7-4900MQ 4,672
+0%
754 Xeon E3-1290 v2 4,672
755 Ryzen 5 3550H 4,671
+-0%
756 Core i7-6820EQ 4,671
+-0%
757 Xeon E5-2603 v4 4,671
+-0%
758 Xeon E-2104G 4,671
+-0%
759 Xeon E3-1240 V2 4,671
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon E3-1290 v2 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,688 Rank: 708
Rank Name Score Visual
704 Core i7-4820K 4,689
+0%
705 Core i7-4790S 4,688
+0%
706 Xeon E5-1620 v2 4,688
+0%
707 Xeon E3-1285 v4 4,688
+0%
708 Xeon E3-1290 v2 4,688
709 Xeon E5-1620 v4 4,687
+-0%
710 Core i7-3770 4,687
+-0%
711 Core i7-7820HK 4,686
+-0%
712 Core i5-8400H 4,685
-0.1%
713 Xeon E3-1575M v5 4,685
-0.1%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon E3-1290 v2 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,666 Rank: 806
Rank Name Score Visual
802 Core i7-3770K 4,668
+0%
803 Core i7-8565U 4,668
+0%
804 Xeon E3-1270 V2 4,668
+0%
805 Core i5-6500T 4,666
+0%
806 Xeon E3-1290 v2 4,666
807 Xeon E3-1240 V2 4,665
+-0%
808 Xeon D-1521 4,664
+-0%
809 Xeon D-1520 4,664
+-0%
810 Core i5-10210U 4,664
+-0%
811 Core i7-8550U 4,663
-0.1%

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Xeon E3-1290 v2 Details

The Intel Xeon E3-1290 v2 is designed for server and workstation environments where reliable, multi-threaded performance and ECC memory support are critical. Released in May 2012, this processor is now over a decade old, placing it firmly in the category of legacy hardware. While it may not meet modern performance expectations, it remains relevant in legacy systems and niche applications where stability and virtualization capabilities are prioritized over raw speed.

Built on Intel's Ivy Bridge architecture at a 22 nm process, the Xeon E3-1290 v2 features four cores and eight threads thanks to Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT). It operates at a base frequency of 3.7 GHz and can boost up to 4.1 GHz under load, though these gains are limited by the processor’s 87 W TDP, which demands adequate cooling. The chip includes 0.061 MiB of L1 cache, 0.244 MiB of L2 cache, and a substantial 7.629 MiB of L3 cache, which aids in reducing memory latency during intensive workloads.

Despite its age, the Xeon E3-1290 v2 supports advanced features such as AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, and virtualization technologies including VT-x and VT-d, making it suitable for virtualized environments and data-heavy applications. It also supports ECC DDR3 memory and has a dual-channel memory interface, enhancing reliability and performance in server-grade systems. However, it lacks integrated graphics, meaning a discrete GPU is required for any visual output.

In benchmark testing, the Xeon E3-1290 v2 scores 4811 overall, ranking #1018 out of 2060 processors. Its single-core score of 4907 places it at #1000, while its multicore score of 4666 ranks it #1007. These results indicate that while it performs respectably in single-threaded tasks—particularly for its era—its multicore performance lags behind modern offerings. It is outpaced by nearly every top-tier CPU in today’s market, including the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX and Core Ultra 9 285K, which score over 9000 in overall performance.

In conclusion, as of March 2026, the Xeon E3-1290 v2 is best suited for legacy server deployments, light virtualization workloads, or as a cost-effective upgrade in systems where ECC memory and hardware virtualization are essential. While it no longer competes with current-generation processors, its robust feature set and stability make it a viable option in environments where cutting-edge performance is not the primary requirement.
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Intel Xeon E3-1290 v2

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon E3-1290 v2
Cores: 4
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 3700 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 37x (locked)
Core Name: Ivy Bridge
Socket: Socket 1155
Package: FC-LGA12C
Target Segment: Server
TDP: 87 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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