Xeon E3-1265L v4 vs Ryzen 3 1300X
Xeon E3-1265L v4
Ryzen 3 1300X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 E3-1265L v4 is positioned at rank 674 and the Ryzen 3 1300X is on rank 396, so the Ryzen 3 1300X offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1265L v4
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 1300X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E3-1265L v4 | Ryzen 3 1300X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) | ✅ More affordable ($54) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-DT (2015) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E3-1265L v4 | Ryzen 3 1300X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+47%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) | ✅ More affordable ($54) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E3-1265L v4 and Ryzen 3 1300X
Xeon E3-1265L v4
The Xeon E3-1265L v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Broadwell-DT (2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 6,954 points. Launch price was $800.
Ryzen 3 1300X
The Ryzen 3 1300X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 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: 6,923 points. Launch price was $129.
Processing Power
The Xeon E3-1265L v4 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Ryzen 3 1300X's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Xeon E3-1265L v4 versus 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen 3 1300X — a 11.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 1300X (base: 2.3 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Xeon E3-1265L v4 uses the Broadwell-DT (2015) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 3 1300X uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1265L v4 scores 6,954 against the Ryzen 3 1300X's 6,923 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon E3-1265L v4. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 4,500 vs 3,486 (25.4% advantage for the Xeon E3-1265L v4). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 900 vs 1,120, a 21.8% lead for the Ryzen 3 1300X that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 3,000 vs 3,155 (5% advantage for the Ryzen 3 1300X). L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1265L v4 vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 1300X.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1265L v4 | Ryzen 3 1300X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.7 GHz+12% |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | 3.4 GHz+48% |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | 8 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512K (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Broadwell-DT (2015) | Zen (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 6,954 | 6,923 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 4,500+29% | 3,486 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 900 | 1,120+24% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 3,000 | 3,155+5% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E3-1265L v4 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 3 1300X uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1866 on the Xeon E3-1265L v4 versus DDR4-2666 on the Ryzen 3 1300X — the Ryzen 3 1300X supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 3 1300X supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Xeon E3-1265L v4) vs 24 (Ryzen 3 1300X) — the Ryzen 3 1300X offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C226 (Xeon E3-1265L v4) and A320,B350,X370,B450,X470,X570 (Ryzen 3 1300X).
| Feature | Xeon E3-1265L v4 | Ryzen 3 1300X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1866 | DDR4-2666+33% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 24+50% |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen 3 1300X has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E3-1265L v4) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 3 1300X). The Xeon E3-1265L v4 includes integrated graphics (Iris Pro Graphics P6300), while the Ryzen 3 1300X requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon E3-1265L v4 targets Server, Ryzen 3 1300X targets Gaming.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1265L v4 | Ryzen 3 1300X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Iris Pro Graphics P6300 | — |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Server | Gaming |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E3-1265L v4 launched at $417 MSRP, while the Ryzen 3 1300X debuted at $129. At current prices ($80 vs $54), the Ryzen 3 1300X is $26 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E3-1265L v4 delivers 86.9 pts/$ vs 128.2 pts/$ for the Ryzen 3 1300X — making the Ryzen 3 1300X the 38.4% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1265L v4 | Ryzen 3 1300X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $417 | $129-69% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80 | $54-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 86.9 | 128.2+48% |
| Release Date | 2015 | 2017 |
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