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Intel Xeon E3-1280 v6 @ 3.90GHz

Explore Intel Xeon E3-1280 v6 @ 3.90GHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for server workloads and platform planning.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
5.4/ 10
Technical rating

Entry-level / aging

Intel Xeon E3-1280 v6 @ 3.90GHz is a Server processor with 4 cores and 8 threads. It runs at 3.9 GHz and boosts up to 4.2 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 9052 and a single-thread rating of 2500. Its stated TDP is 72 W.

CPU Mark9,052
26 samples
Single Thread2,500
Overall rank#1,847
of 6,054
Reference price$562.00

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Entry-level / aging
5.4Entry-level / aging

Intel Xeon E3-1280 v6 @ 3.90GHz is a Server processor with 4 cores and 8 threads. It runs at 3.9 GHz and boosts up to 4.2 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 9052 and a single-thread rating of 2500. Its stated TDP is 72 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Xeon E3-1280 v6 @ 3.90GHz is a Server released in 2017. Recorded specifications include 4 cores and 8 threads, up to 4.20 GHz turbo, a 72 W reference TDP, a 9,052 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 9,052 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 2,500 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 LGA1151. 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: DDR4-2400. The 72 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 E3-1280 v6 @ 3.90GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 4 cores and 8 threads, up to 4.20 GHz turbo, a 72 W reference TDP, a 9,052 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Xeon E3-1280 v6 @ 3.90GHz 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 E3-1280 v6 @ 3.90GHz?

Start with LGA1151 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 E3-1280 v6 @ 3.90GHz use?

The recorded reference TDP is 72 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.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

02Intel Xeon D-1548 @ 2.00GHzIntel9,075 points
04Intel Xeon E3-1280 v6 @ 3.90GHzThis CPU9,052 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Intel Xeon E3-1280 v6 @ 3.90GHzThis CPU2,500 points
04Intel Xeon D-1548 @ 2.00GHzIntel1,647 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Intel Xeon D-1548 @ 2.00GHzIntel201.7 Mark/W
03Intel Xeon E3-1280 v6 @ 3.90GHzThis CPU125.7 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
123,952.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
3,165.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
8,414.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
30.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
17,722.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
28,535.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
645.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
15,860.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryServer
Release year2017
SocketLGA1151
Cores / threads4 / 8
Base clock3.90 GHz
Max turbo4.20 GHz
TDP72 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

DDR4
Memory typeDDR4
Official speedDDR4-2400
Maximum capacity64 GB

Cache hierarchy

L1I4 x 32 KB
L1D4 x 32 KB
L24 x 256 KB
L36 MB