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Intel Xeon E3-1270 V2 @ 3.50GHz

Explore Intel Xeon E3-1270 V2 @ 3.50GHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for server workloads and platform planning.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
4.7/ 10
Technical rating

Entry-level / aging

Intel Xeon E3-1270 V2 @ 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 6481 and a single-thread rating of 2074. Its stated TDP is 69 W.

CPU Mark6,481
619 samples
Single Thread2,074
Overall rank#2,240
of 6,054
Reference price$151.96

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Entry-level / aging
4.7Entry-level / aging

Intel Xeon E3-1270 V2 @ 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 6481 and a single-thread rating of 2074. Its stated TDP is 69 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Xeon E3-1270 V2 @ 3.50GHz is a Server released in 2012. Recorded specifications include 4 cores and 8 threads, up to 3.90 GHz turbo, a 69 W reference TDP, a 6,481 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 6,481 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 2,074 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 LGA1155. 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: DDR3-1066. The 69 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 E3-1270 V2 @ 3.50GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 4 cores and 8 threads, up to 3.90 GHz turbo, a 69 W reference TDP, a 6,481 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Xeon E3-1270 V2 @ 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 E3-1270 V2 @ 3.50GHz?

Start with LGA1155 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 E3-1270 V2 @ 3.50GHz use?

The recorded reference TDP is 69 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 E3-1270 V2 @ 3.50GHzThis CPU6,481 points
04Intel Xeon E5-4610 @ 2.40GHzIntel6,460 points
05Intel Xeon X5675 @ 3.07GHzIntel6,441 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Intel Xeon E3-1270 V2 @ 3.50GHzThis CPU2,074 points
04Intel Xeon X5675 @ 3.07GHzIntel1,486 points
05Intel Xeon E5-4610 @ 2.40GHzIntel1,401 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Intel Xeon E3-1270 V2 @ 3.50GHzThis CPU93.9 Mark/W
03Intel Xeon X5675 @ 3.07GHzIntel67.8 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
106,226.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
1,885.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
4,503.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
30.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
11,676.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
23,088.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
474.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
14,230.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryServer
Release year2012
SocketLGA1155
Cores / threads4 / 8
Base clock3.50 GHz
Max turbo3.90 GHz
TDP69 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

DDR3
Memory typeDDR3
Official speedDDR3-1066
Maximum capacity32 GB

Cache hierarchy

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