Intel® Xeon™ E3-1278L v4
The Intel Xeon E3-1278L v4 is a server processor released on April 1, 2015, built on the Broadwell architecture using a 14 nm process. It has 4 cores and 8 threads, a base clock of 2.00 GHz, a maximum boost of 3.30 GHz, 6 MB of L3 cache, a 47 W TDP and the FCBGA1364 socket.
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Overview
SummaryThe Intel Xeon E3-1278L v4 is a embedded processor with 4 cores and 8 threads, built on the Broadwell architecture. It launched in Apr 2015. Clocks run from 2.0 GHz base to 3.3 GHz boost. A 6-MB L3 cache backs the cores (1.8 MB per core). Maximum addressable memory is 32 GB. The chip drops into the FCBGA1364 socket and exposes PCIe 3.0 (16 lanes). Rated TDP is 47 W. Notable platform capabilities: Extended Page Tables (EPT).
Core Configuration
5 specsThe Intel Xeon E3-1278L v4 has 4 physical cores and runs 8 logical threads. It runs 2 threads per core. It runs at a base clock of 2.00 GHz and boosts up to 3.30 GHz.
Architecture & Generation
8 specsThe Intel Xeon E3-1278L v4 is a embedded processor, belongs to the Intel Xeon E3 family, uses the Broadwell architecture, carries the codename Broadwell and is manufactured on a 14 nm process. It launched in Apr 2015.
Cache
4 specsThe Intel Xeon E3-1278L v4 has 1 MB of L2 cache and 6 MB of L3 cache. That adds up to about 7.0 MB of cache, or 1.75 MB per core. Feex has no recorded L1 cache size for this processor.
Cache Hierarchy
2 levelsThe Intel Xeon E3-1278L v4 has a 2-level cache hierarchy: L2 at 1 MB and L3 at 6 MB. L3 is the largest level and makes up about 86% of the cache listed here.
Memory Support
2 specsThe Intel Xeon E3-1278L v4 addresses up to 32 GB of memory and uses 2 memory channels.
Graphics
4 specsThe Intel Xeon E3-1278L v4 includes integrated graphics (Iris Pro Graphics P6300) and clocks the graphics up to 1.00 GHz.
Platform & Compatibility
3 specsThe Intel Xeon E3-1278L v4 uses the FCBGA1364 socket, supports PCI Express 3.0 and provides up to 16 PCIe lanes.
Power & Thermals
1 specThe Intel Xeon E3-1278L v4 has a rated TDP of 47 W.
Platform Capabilities
9 supported, 0 not supportedInstruction sets, security, virtualization, AI acceleration and OS readiness. Features are listed as supported, explicitly not supported, or not recorded; a feature that is not recorded is not the same as unsupported.
Instruction Sets
4 supportedSecurity and Reliability
2 supportedVirtualization
3 supportedThe Intel Xeon E3-1278L v4 supports AVX2, 64-bit (x86-64), SSE4.1 and SSE4.2 among its instruction set features. Feex has no record for AES-NI, AMX, AVX-512, AVX, AVX-VNNI and CET, which is different from being unsupported.
The Intel Xeon E3-1278L v4 supports Hardware RNG and OS Guard among its security features. Feex has no record for AES-NI, Control-flow Enforcement (CET), Execute Disable (NX), Boot Guard, Hardware Shield and OS Guard (SMAP), which is different from being unsupported.
The Intel Xeon E3-1278L v4 supports Extended Page Tables (EPT), VT-d (DMA Remapping) and VT-x (Hardware Virtualization) among its virtualization features. Feex has no record for VT-x with EPT, IOMMU, Second-Level Address Translation and Unrestricted Guest, which is different from being unsupported.
Physical & Manufacturing
1 specThe Intel Xeon E3-1278L v4 is manufactured by Intel. It launched at a price of $546.
Naming & Aliases
3 specsThe Intel Xeon E3-1278L v4 is also identified by the model number E3-1278LV4.
Real-world compute in the Feex fleet
No machines yetNo Feex fleet machines with the Intel Xeon E3-1278L v4 have reported compute telemetry yet, so real-world compute for this processor is not recorded.
Data Coverage
38% recordedFeex has recorded 38% of the specifications it tracks for the Intel Xeon E3-1278L v4. Values Feex does not hold are shown as "Not recorded" rather than estimated.
Not recorded: Core Configuration: Performance Cores, Efficiency Cores, Hybrid Architecture, All-Core Boost and Unlocked Multiplier. Architecture & Generation: ISA Family and Market Status. Cache: L1 Cache (Total), L2 Cache (per Core) and L4 Cache. Memory Support: Memory Bandwidth, DDR5 Support, DDR4 Support, LPDDR Support, ECC Memory and Max Memory Speed. Graphics: Execution Units, Display Outputs and Max Video Memory. Platform & Compatibility: Package and Package Size. Power & Thermals: Base Power, Maximum Turbo Power, Configurable TDP (Min), Configurable TDP (Max), Max Junction Temperature and Tcase. Physical & Manufacturing: Transistor Count, Die Size, Die Count and Foundry. Naming & Aliases: Normalized Name, SKU, Processor Number and Part Number. Performance: single-core and multi-core ratings and all computed performance metrics.
Common questions
10 answeredHow many cores and threads does the Intel Xeon E3-1278L v4 have?
The Intel Xeon E3-1278L v4 has 4 cores and 8 threads.
What architecture does the Intel Xeon E3-1278L v4 use?
The Intel Xeon E3-1278L v4 is built on the Broadwell architecture.
Does the Intel Xeon E3-1278L v4 have integrated graphics?
Yes. The Intel Xeon E3-1278L v4 includes integrated graphics: Iris Pro Graphics P6300.
What socket does the Intel Xeon E3-1278L v4 use?
The Intel Xeon E3-1278L v4 uses the FCBGA1364 socket.
What is the maximum memory of the Intel Xeon E3-1278L v4?
The Intel Xeon E3-1278L v4 supports up to 32 GB of system memory.
How fast does the Intel Xeon E3-1278L v4 run?
The Intel Xeon E3-1278L v4 can boost up to 3.3 GHz, with a 2.0 GHz base clock.
What is the TDP of the Intel Xeon E3-1278L v4?
The Intel Xeon E3-1278L v4 has a TDP of 47 W.
What advanced capabilities does the Intel Xeon E3-1278L v4 support?
Notable platform capabilities reported for the Intel Xeon E3-1278L v4 include Extended Page Tables (EPT).
What is the Intel Xeon E3-1278L v4 best for?
Based on its specifications, the Intel Xeon E3-1278L v4 is well suited for Mini PCs and graphics-included builds.
How much cache does the Intel Xeon E3-1278L v4 have?
The Intel Xeon E3-1278L v4 has 1024 KB of L2 cache and 6 MB of L3 cache.