Xeon E3-1241 v3 vs Ryzen 3 PRO 1300

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E3-1241 v3

4 / 8

7,169

+0.9%

7,106

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

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

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🏆 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	Xeon E3-1241 v3	Ryzen 3 PRO 1300
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($27)	⚠️ Higher cost ($110)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-WS (2013−2014) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 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	Xeon E3-1241 v3	Ryzen 3 PRO 1300
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+311%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($27)	⚠️ Higher cost ($110)

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.

Xeon E3-1241 v3 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

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

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.

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.

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Processing Power

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

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

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Memory & Platform

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