Intel Xeon E3-1270 v5 vs Intel Xeon E3-1280 v5

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Intel Xeon E3-1270 v5 or Intel Xeon E3-1270 v5 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Xeon E3-1270 v5 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2015 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Xeon E3 series.
To use the Intel Xeon E3-1270 v5, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
The Intel Xeon E3-1280 v5 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Xeon E3-1280 v5, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
Intel Xeon E3 Family Intel Xeon E3
Intel Xeon E3 v5 Group Intel Xeon E3 v5
Intel Xeon E3-1270 v5 Name Intel Xeon E3-1280 v5
5 Generation 5
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon E3-1270 v5 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E3-1270 v5 is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
The Intel Xeon E3-1280 v5 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E3-1280 v5 is 3.7 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x
8 Threads 8
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.9 GHz
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.0 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.6 GHz Frequency 3.7 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E3-1270 v5 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon E3-1280 v5 does not have integrated graphics.
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-2133 Memory type DDR4-2133
2 Memory channels 2
Yes ECC Yes
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 80 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
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80 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 80 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon E3-1270 v5 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon E3-1280 v5 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Skylake S Architecture Skylake S
Q4/2015 Release date Q4/2015
LGA 1151 Socket LGA 1151
14 nm Technology 14 nm
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
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Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
8.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)