Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 vs Xeon E3-1241 v3

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 3 PRO 1300

4 / 4

7,106

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Xeon E3-1241 v3

4 / 8

7,169

+0.9%

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 Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 is positioned at rank 168 and the Xeon E3-1241 v3 is on rank 535, so the Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 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 Ryzen 3 PRO 1300

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

3217%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

607%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

540%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

417%

#143

Xeon W-1350P

MSRP: $311|Avg: $250

98%

#145

Xeon 6511P

MSRP: $815|Avg: $815

97%

#168

Ryzen 3 PRO 1300

MSRP: $110|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1241 v3

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

7914%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1494%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1328%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1026%

#328

Xeon w7-2495X

MSRP: $2189|Avg: $2900

99%

#329

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX

MSRP: $4099|Avg: $4182

99%

#331

EPYC 7402

MSRP: $1783|Avg: $2285

98%

#332

Xeon W-2235

MSRP: $555|Avg: $350

98%

#535

Xeon E3-1241 v3

MSRP: $273|Avg: $27

100%

#543

Xeon W3670

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

98%

#547

Xeon E3-1240 v2

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

97%

#548

Xeon E3-1220 v3

MSRP: $203|Avg: $89

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and **DDR4 Dual-channel**, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Ryzen 3 PRO 1300	Xeon E3-1241 v3
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($110)	✅ More affordable ($27)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-WS (2013−2014) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E3-1241 v3 (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Ryzen 3 PRO 1300	Xeon E3-1241 v3
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+311%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($110)	✅ More affordable ($27)

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.

Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 Benchmark Check

Xeon E3-1241 v3 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 and Xeon E3-1241 v3

Ryzen 3 PRO 1300

The Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 June 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 7,106 points. Launch price was $149.

Xeon E3-1241 v3

The Xeon E3-1241 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 May 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell-WS (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 7,169 points. Launch price was $273.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Xeon E3-1241 v3's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon E3-1241 v3 — a 10.8% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1241 v3 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E3-1241 v3 uses Haswell-WS (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 scores 7,106 against the Xeon E3-1241 v3's 7,169 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon E3-1241 v3. Both processors carry 8 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Ryzen 3 PRO 1300	Xeon E3-1241 v3
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz	3.9 GHz+11%
Base Clock	3.2 GHz	3.5 GHz+9%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)+100%	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm-36%	22 nm
Architecture	Zen (2017−2020)	Haswell-WS (2013−2014)
PassMark	7,106	7,169

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E3-1241 v3 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.