Intel Xeon E3-1280
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: Intel
Cores: 4C / 8T
Clock: 3.5 - 3.5 GHz
Socket: LGA1155
TDP: 95W
Price: $298.95 from Amazon
Intel Xeon E3-1280
Cores
4C / 8T
Clock
3.5 - 3.5 GHz
Socket
LGA1155
TDP
95W
Best price from Amazon
$298.95
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Overview
The Intel Xeon E3-1280 offers 4 cores and 8 threads. Clocks run from 3.5GHz base to 3.5GHz boost. It drops into the LGA1155 socket with a 95W TDP — about 23.8W per core. 16MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. Match the socket to your motherboard first; cooler TDP rating second.
Its $298.95 price tag places it squarely in mid-range territory. Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to watch live retailer pricing. Warranty coverage follows Intel's standard policy — confirm regional terms on the listing. The full specification sheet below breaks out every listed detail, and the compatibility checker flags conflicts with parts already in your build.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 95 W |
| CPU Cores | 4 |
| Socket | LGA1155 |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Threads | 8 |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Sandy Bridge |
| Integrated Graphics | None |
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