The INTEL E3-1230V3 is powered by the Intel E3-1230V3 processor, a part of the highly regarded Xeon E3 lineup. This CPU is tailored for professional workstations and SMB servers, with a base frequency of 3.30GHz and 4 cores, enabling strong single-threaded and moderate multi-threaded performance. It includes an 8 MB cache to efficiently handle frequently accessed data, improving execution times and system throughput. With an 80W TDP, it balances high performance with moderate power consumption, making it suitable for environments where energy efficiency is as crucial as computing speed. The processor is an excellent choice for businesses requiring dependable and swift performance for applications such as CAD, light virtualization, and web serving.