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Intel Xeon E3-1246 v3 @ 3.50GHz

Explore Intel Xeon E3-1246 v3 @ 3.50GHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for server workloads and platform planning.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
5.0/ 10
Technical rating

Entry-level / aging

Intel Xeon E3-1246 v3 @ 3.50GHz is a Server processor with 4 cores and 8 threads. It runs at 3.5 GHz and boosts up to 3.9 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 7223 and a single-thread rating of 2202. Its stated TDP is 84 W.

CPU Mark7,223
554 samples
Single Thread2,202
Overall rank#2,087
of 6,054
Reference price$758.00

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Entry-level / aging
5.0Entry-level / aging

Intel Xeon E3-1246 v3 @ 3.50GHz is a Server processor with 4 cores and 8 threads. It runs at 3.5 GHz and boosts up to 3.9 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 7223 and a single-thread rating of 2202. Its stated TDP is 84 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Xeon E3-1246 v3 @ 3.50GHz is a Server released in 2014. Recorded specifications include 4 cores and 8 threads, up to 3.90 GHz turbo, a 84 W reference TDP, a 7,223 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 7,223 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 2,202 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

It uses socket LGA1150. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

Recorded memory support: DDR3. The 84 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key Intel Xeon E3-1246 v3 @ 3.50GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 4 cores and 8 threads, up to 3.90 GHz turbo, a 84 W reference TDP, a 7,223 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Xeon E3-1246 v3 @ 3.50GHz good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the Intel Xeon E3-1246 v3 @ 3.50GHz?

Start with LGA1150 motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.

How much power does the Intel Xeon E3-1246 v3 @ 3.50GHz use?

The recorded reference TDP is 84 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

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Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

03Intel Xeon E3-1246 v3 @ 3.50GHzThis CPU7,223 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

02Intel Xeon E3-1246 v3 @ 3.50GHzThis CPU2,202 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

02Intel Xeon E3-1246 v3 @ 3.50GHzThis CPU86.0 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
109,103.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
2,038.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
6,745.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
32.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
12,946.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
25,785.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
498.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
14,582.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryServer
Release year2014
SocketLGA1150
Cores / threads4 / 8
Base clock3.50 GHz
Max turbo3.90 GHz
TDP84 W
Integrated graphicsIntel HD Graphics P4600

Memory support

DDR3
Memory typeDDR3
Official speed—
Maximum capacity32 GB

Cache hierarchy

L1I4 x 32 KB
L1D4 x 32 KB
L24 x 256 KB
L38 MB