Xeon E3-1270 v6 vs Ryzen 5 1500X
Xeon E3-1270 v6
Ryzen 5 1500X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 E3-1270 v6 is positioned at rank 484 and the Ryzen 5 1500X is on rank 436, so the Ryzen 5 1500X offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1270 v6
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 1500X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E3-1270 v6 | Ryzen 5 1500X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($67) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E3-1270 v6 | Ryzen 5 1500X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($67) |
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 E3-1270 v6 and Ryzen 5 1500X
Xeon E3-1270 v6
The Xeon E3-1270 v6 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 28 March 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 72 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400, DDR3L-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 8,937 points. Launch price was $328.
Ryzen 5 1500X
The Ryzen 5 1500X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 11 April 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 9,074 points. Launch price was $189.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon E3-1270 v6 and Ryzen 5 1500X share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Xeon E3-1270 v6 versus 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen 5 1500X — a 12.7% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1270 v6 (base: 3.8 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Xeon E3-1270 v6 uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 1500X uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1270 v6 scores 8,937 against the Ryzen 5 1500X's 9,074 — a 1.5% lead for the Ryzen 5 1500X. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Xeon E3-1270 v6 vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 1500X.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1270 v6 | Ryzen 5 1500X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz+14% | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+9% | 3.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 16 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) | Zen (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 8,937 | 9,074+2% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 4,641 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,120 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 3,700 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E3-1270 v6 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 1500X uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1270 v6 | Ryzen 5 1500X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E3-1270 v6) / AMD-V (Ryzen 5 1500X). Primary use case: Ryzen 5 1500X targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 1500X rivals Core i5-7500.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1270 v6 | Ryzen 5 1500X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Gaming |
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