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Xeon E3-1241 v3

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4 Cores, 8 Threads @3.50 GHz, Haswell.
Release date ≈ Q1 2018.

Average Bench: 71.6% (365th of 1442)

Based on 3 user benchmarks.  Device: 1F8BFBFF000306C3 Model: Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU E3-1241 v3 @ 3.50GHz
Poor: 66%Average: 71.6% Great: 75%
Gaming
Gaming 72%
Battleship
Desktop
Desktop 76%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 55%
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Good average bench

The Intel Xeon E3-1241 v3 averaged 28.4% lower than the peak scores attained by the group leaders. This isn't a great result which indicates that there are much faster alternatives on the comparison list.

Strengths

Avg. Memory Latency 74.3Pts
Avg. Dual Core Speed 216Pts

Unknown consistency

There are too few samples to reasonably determine how consistently this CPU perfroms. This result should be interpreted with caution.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 425Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 397Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 3 samples)
Rank 36571.6%
Min Avg Max
70.9 Memory 74.3 76.5
107 1-Core 108 110
212 2-Core 216 221
73.8% 133 Pts
Min Avg Max
355 4-Core 398 427
331 8-Core 397 438
53.2% 397 Pts
Min Avg Max
409 64-Core 425 434
26.3% 425 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
None, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.5 GHz (avg)
75.4% Very good
Memory 76.5
1-Core 107
2-Core 221
75% 135 Pts
4-Core 427
8-Core 438
58% 432 Pts
64-Core 434
27% 434 Pts
CPU #000, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz
73.5% Very good
Memory 75.4
1-Core 110
2-Core 216
74% 134 Pts
4-Core 412
8-Core 421
55% 416 Pts
64-Core 409
25% 409 Pts
None, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.5 GHz (avg)
65.8% Good
Memory 70.9
1-Core 108
2-Core 212
72% 130 Pts
4-Core 355
8-Core 331
46% 343 Pts
64-Core 431
27% 431 Pts

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Xeon® Processor E3-1241 v3 (8M Cache, 3.50 GHz)
Code NameHaswell
Launch DateQ2'14
Processor NumberE3-1241V3
# of Cores4
# of Threads8
Cache8 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsSSE4.1/4.2, AVX 2.0
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography22 nm
Recommended Price$262.00 - $273.00
Clock Speed3.50 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency3.90 GHz
Bus Speed5 GT/s DMI2
QPI Links0
Scalability1S Only
Max TDP80 W
Thermal Solution SpecificationPCG 2013D

Graphics

Processor GraphicsNone

Memory

Max Memory Size32 GB
Memory TypesDDR3 and DDR3L 1333/1600 at 1.5V
Memory Channels2
Memory Bandwidth25.6 GB/s
ECC Memory SupportedYes

Expansion Options

PCI Express Revision3.0
PCI Express Configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8/2x4
Max # of PCI Express Lanes16

Data Protection

AES New InstructionsYes
Secure KeyYes

Advanced Technologies

Virtualization Tech (VT-x)Yes
Intel 64Yes
Idle StatesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® TechYes
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYes
Turbo Boost Tech2.0
Hyper-Threading TechYes
Virtualization for Directed I/O (VT-d)Yes
VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Yes
TSX-NIYes
vPro TechYes
Identity Protection TechYes
Fast Memory AccessYes
Flex Memory AccessYes
Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Yes

Package

Package Size37.5mm x 37.5mm
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedFCLGA1150

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
OS GuardYes
Trusted Execution TechYes
Anti-Theft TechYes

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