Intel Xeon E3-1280 v6
Best reliable processing for professional workstations.
This Intel Xeon E3-1280 v6 processor offers robust performance for small servers with its 4 cores and 8 threads. It balances speed with energy efficiency, making it ideal for enterprise applications. While it excels in parallel processing, remember that a heat sink is not included, requiring a separate purchase for optimal operation.
$589.03
Who it's for
- Professionals requiring high data accuracy and system uptime
- Small business owners and professionals running CAD or financial modeling
- Server administrators and workstation users needing basic video output
Who should skip it
- Developers and researchers running highly parallelized simulations
- System builders and IT managers planning long-term infrastructure upgrades
- Enterprises and data centers needing future multi-CPU expansion
Performance breakdown
Single-Core Speed
High clock speeds deliver snappy responsiveness for standard server-side applications.
Multitasking Efficiency
Four cores handle basic parallel workloads well but struggle with heavy virtualization.
Power Efficiency
The 72W TDP keeps operational costs low for small business environments.
Memory Throughput
DDR4 support at 2400 MT/s is adequate but trails modern memory standards.
Thermal Management
Kaby Lake architecture runs cool, ideal for compact server tower chassis.
Platform Longevity
The aging LGA1151 socket limits future upgrade paths for this system.
Key Specs
Brand
Intel
Model #
E3-1280v6
Step Code
SR325
Cores / Threads
4 Cores / 8 Threads
Base speed / Max Turbo Speed
3.90GHz / 4.20GHz
Cache
8MB Intel Smart Cache
Architecture code
Kaby Lake
Generation
Xeon E3
Memory Support and Rated Speed
DDR4 @ 2400 MT/s
TDP
72W
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