Xeon E3-1270 v3 vs Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E3-1270 v3

4 / 8

7,236

+0.2%

7,224

0.0%

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. The Xeon E3-1270 v3 is positioned at rank #605 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 E3-1270 v3

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

9734%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1838%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1633%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1261%

#362

EPYC 7532

MSRP: $2380|Avg: $225

100%

#363

Xeon W-2191B

MSRP: $1333|Avg: $39

100%

#364

Xeon Gold 5320

MSRP: $1780|Avg: $1834

99%

#365

EPYC 7513

MSRP: $2840|Avg: $389

99%

#366

Xeon Silver 4216

MSRP: $1011|Avg: $800

97%

#367

EPYC 9454P

MSRP: $4598|Avg: $3333

96%

#369

Xeon Gold 6542Y

MSRP: $2878|Avg: N/A

94%

#605

Xeon E3-1270 v3

MSRP: $339|Avg: $410

100%

#607

Xeon E3-1235

MSRP: $240|Avg: $270

100%

#610

Xeon E3-1265L v3

MSRP: $294|Avg: $398

99%

#612

Xeon E3-1280 v2

MSRP: $315|Avg: $50

98%

#618

Xeon W-2133

MSRP: $617|Avg: $617

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar

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 7 PRO 3700U (2019) utilizes 12 nm technology and **DDR4 Dual-channel**, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E3-1270 v3	Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($410)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-WS (2013−2014) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E3-1270 v3 (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E3-1270 v3	Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($410)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 E3-1270 v3 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E3-1270 v3 and Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U

Xeon E3-1270 v3

The Xeon E3-1270 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 June 2013 (12 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: 8192 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,236 points. Launch price was $370.

Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U

The Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 7,224 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon E3-1270 v3 and Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Xeon E3-1270 v3 versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U — a 2.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Xeon E3-1270 v3 uses the Haswell-WS (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U uses Picasso (2019−2022) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1270 v3 scores 7,236 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U's 7,224 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon E3-1270 v3. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total) on the Xeon E3-1270 v3 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U.

Feature	Xeon E3-1270 v3	Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.9 GHz	4 GHz+3%
Base Clock	3.5 GHz+52%	2.3 GHz
L3 Cache	8192 kB (total)+100%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	512K (per core)+100%
Process	22 nm	12 nm-45%
Architecture	Haswell-WS (2013−2014)	Picasso (2019−2022)
PassMark	7,236	7,224

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E3-1270 v3 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.