Xeon E3-1275L v3 vs Xeon E3-1245 v2

CPU

GPU

Xeon E3-1275L v3

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2014

Xeon E3-1245 v2

4 Cores8 Thrd77 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E3-1275L v3

4 / 8

6,327

0.0%

6,357

+0.5%

About PassMark

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 E3-1275L v3 is positioned at rank 650 and the Xeon E3-1245 v2 is on rank 583, so the Xeon E3-1245 v2 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 E3-1275L v3

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

11495%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

2170%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1928%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1490%

#385

EPYC 9375F

MSRP: $5306|Avg: $108

100%

#386

Xeon w9-3475X

MSRP: $3739|Avg: $3930

96%

#388

EPYC 9254

MSRP: $3761|Avg: $1099

95%

#389

Xeon Gold 5220R

MSRP: $1780|Avg: $1015

94%

#390

EPYC 9555P

MSRP: $7983|Avg: $6130

94%

#391

Xeon Gold 5218

MSRP: $1273|Avg: $500

94%

#392

EPYC 9374F

MSRP: $4850|Avg: $3466

94%

#650

Xeon E3-1275L v3

MSRP: $350|Avg: $29

100%

#652

Xeon E5-1650 v3

MSRP: $583|Avg: N/A

99%

#654

Xeon E3-1225

MSRP: $224|Avg: $205

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1245 v2

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

8923%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1685%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1497%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1156%

#351

Xeon W-2295

MSRP: $1333|Avg: $1400

100%

#352

Xeon 6741P

MSRP: $4421|Avg: $3780

98%

#353

EPYC 7452

MSRP: $2025|Avg: $2025

97%

#354

EPYC 7502P

MSRP: $2300|Avg: $1299

96%

#355

Xeon w7-3455

MSRP: $2489|Avg: $2625

95%

#356

EPYC 9334

MSRP: $2990|Avg: $1810

94%

#583

Xeon E3-1245 v2

MSRP: $273|Avg: $204

100%

#590

Xeon W-2125

MSRP: $444|Avg: $42

97%

#592

EPYC 7261

MSRP: $501|Avg: $8

96%

#594

Xeon E5-1620 v2

MSRP: $294|Avg: $50

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Xeon E3-1275L v3 leads in gaming performance. However, the Xeon E3-1245 v2 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.5% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Xeon E3-1275L v3	Xeon E3-1245 v2
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($29)	⚠️ Higher cost ($204)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Xeon E3-1275L v3 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 86% cheaper ($29 vs $204) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Xeon E3-1275L v3	Xeon E3-1245 v2
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+600%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($29)	⚠️ Higher cost ($204)

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 E3-1275L v3 Benchmark Check

Xeon E3-1245 v2 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E3-1275L v3 and Xeon E3-1245 v2

Xeon E3-1275L v3

The Xeon E3-1275L v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 6,327 points. Launch price was $800.

Xeon E3-1245 v2

The Xeon E3-1245 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 May 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) 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: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 77 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,357 points. Launch price was $462.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon E3-1275L v3 and Xeon E3-1245 v2 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Xeon E3-1275L v3 versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon E3-1245 v2 — a 2.6% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1275L v3 (base: 2.7 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Xeon E3-1245 v2 is built on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1275L v3 scores 6,327 against the Xeon E3-1245 v2's 6,357 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon E3-1245 v2. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 900 vs 659, a 30.9% lead for the Xeon E3-1275L v3 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 3,000 vs 2,273 (27.6% advantage for the Xeon E3-1275L v3). L3 cache: 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Xeon E3-1275L v3 vs 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1245 v2.

Feature	Xeon E3-1275L v3	Xeon E3-1245 v2
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.9 GHz+3%	3.8 GHz
Base Clock	2.7 GHz	3.4 GHz+26%
L3 Cache	8 MB Intel® Smart Cache	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	256 kB (per core)
Process	22 nm	22 nm
Architecture	—	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	6,327	6,357
Geekbench 6 Single	900+37%	659
Geekbench 6 Multi	3,000+32%	2,273

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E3-1275L v3 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E3-1245 v2 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1600 memory speed. Both support up to 32 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: C220,C226 (Xeon E3-1275L v3) and Intel C202,Intel C204,Intel C206,Intel C216 (Xeon E3-1245 v2).

Feature	Xeon E3-1275L v3	Xeon E3-1245 v2
Socket	LGA1150	LGA1155
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1600	DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	32 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E3-1275L v3) vs Yes (Xeon E3-1245 v2). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics P4600 (Xeon E3-1275L v3) and HD Graphics P4000 (Xeon E3-1245 v2) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon E3-1275L v3 targets Low Power Server, Xeon E3-1245 v2 targets Server. Direct competitor: Xeon E3-1275L v3 rivals Xeon E3-1270 v3.

Feature	Xeon E3-1275L v3	Xeon E3-1245 v2
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	Intel HD Graphics P4600	HD Graphics P4000
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	Yes
Target Use	Low Power Server	Server

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Value Analysis

The Xeon E3-1275L v3 launched at $350 MSRP, while the Xeon E3-1245 v2 debuted at $273. At current prices ($29 vs $204), the Xeon E3-1275L v3 is $175 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E3-1275L v3 delivers 218.2 pts/$ vs 31.2 pts/$ for the Xeon E3-1245 v2 — making the Xeon E3-1275L v3 the 150% better value option.