Xeon E3-1240 v3 vs Xeon E3-1231 v3

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Xeon E3-1240 v3 is positioned at rank 419 and the Xeon E3-1231 v3 is on rank 417, so the Xeon E3-1231 v3 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1240 v3

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

5936%

#3

Xeon W-11955M

MSRP: $623|Avg: $450

99%

#4

Xeon W-11865MLE

MSRP: $467|Avg: $350

97%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1121%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

996%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

769%

#278

Xeon Gold 5416S

MSRP: $1445|Avg: N/A

100%

#279

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

MSRP: $1149|Avg: $1130

99%

#281

EPYC 7402P

MSRP: $1280|Avg: $1090

98%

#419

Xeon E3-1240 v3

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#425

Xeon E5-4620 v2

MSRP: $273|Avg: $30

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1231 v3

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

5911%

#3

Xeon W-11955M

MSRP: $623|Avg: $450

99%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1116%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

992%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

766%

#278

Xeon Gold 5416S

MSRP: $1445|Avg: N/A

99%

#279

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

MSRP: $1149|Avg: $1130

99%

#281

EPYC 7402P

MSRP: $1280|Avg: $1090

97%

#417

Xeon E3-1231 v3

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#425

Xeon E5-4620 v2

MSRP: $273|Avg: $30

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Xeon E3-1240 v3 leads in gaming performance. However, the Xeon E3-1231 v3 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.4% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Xeon E3-1240 v3	Xeon E3-1231 v3
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-WS (2013−2014) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-WS (2013−2014) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Xeon E3-1240 v3	Xeon E3-1231 v3
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Xeon E3-1240 v3 Benchmark Check

Xeon E3-1231 v3 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E3-1240 v3 and Xeon E3-1231 v3

Xeon E3-1240 v3

The Xeon E3-1240 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell-WS (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,001 points. Launch price was $300.

Xeon E3-1231 v3

The Xeon E3-1231 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 May 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell-WS (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 7,031 points. Launch price was $240.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon E3-1240 v3 and Xeon E3-1231 v3 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Xeon E3-1240 v3 versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon E3-1231 v3 — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.4 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). Both are built on the Haswell-WS (2013−2014) architecture using a 22 nm process. In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1240 v3 scores 7,001 against the Xeon E3-1231 v3's 7,031 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon E3-1231 v3. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total) on the Xeon E3-1240 v3 vs 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1231 v3.

Feature	Xeon E3-1240 v3	Xeon E3-1231 v3
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz	3.8 GHz
Base Clock	3.4 GHz	3.4 GHz
L3 Cache	8192 kB (total)	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	22 nm	22 nm
Architecture	Haswell-WS (2013−2014)	Haswell-WS (2013−2014)
PassMark	7,001	7,031