Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: Intel
Cores: 4C / 8T
Clock: 3.4 - 3.8 GHz
Socket: LGA1150
TDP: 80W
Price: $349.95 from Amazon

Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3
Cores
4C / 8T
Clock
3.4 - 3.8 GHz
Socket
LGA1150
TDP
80W
Best price from Amazon
$349.95
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Overview
The Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 packs 4 cores and 8 threads. Clocks span 3.4GHz base to 3.8GHz boost. 16MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. It drops into the LGA1150 socket with a 80W TDP — about 20W per core.
Board socket comes first when pairing parts — after that, make sure your cooler's rating covers the chip. Expect to pay around $349.95, which lands it among high-end options. Drop it into the PlanMyPC builder to check compatibility with the rest of your parts and compare current processor prices across retailers. Support and warranty service run through Intel, with terms that vary by region.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 80 W |
| CPU Cores | 4 |
| Socket | LGA1150 |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Threads | 8 |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Haswell Refresh |
| Integrated Graphics | None |



