Xeon E3-1270 vs N150

Xeon E3-1270

4 Cores8 Thrd80 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2011

N150

4 Cores4 Thrd−WMax: 3.6 GHz2025

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E3-1270

4 / 8

5,376

0.0%

Core i3-6100H

Pentium Dual Core T3200

5,418

+0.8%

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 E3-1270 is positioned at rank 684 and the N150 is on rank 98, so the N150 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 E3-1270

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

12758%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

2409%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

2140%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1653%

#400

EPYC 7713P

MSRP: $5010|Avg: $2443

100%

#401

Xeon W-2145

MSRP: $1113|Avg: $145

99%

#402

EPYC 9475F

MSRP: $7592|Avg: $7592

99%

#403

Xeon Gold 6554S

MSRP: $3157|Avg: $2836

99%

#405

Xeon 6737P

MSRP: $4995|Avg: $4995

98%

#406

Xeon Gold 6342

MSRP: $2977|Avg: $3000

97%

#407

Xeon Gold 6438N

MSRP: $3351|Avg: $3351

97%

#408

Xeon 6747P

MSRP: $6497|Avg: $6497

96%

#684

Xeon E3-1270

MSRP: $330|Avg: $178

100%

#691

Xeon E5-1650 v2

MSRP: $583|Avg: $60

98%

#697

Xeon E3-1275 v2

MSRP: $426|Avg: $426

96%

#699

Xeon E5-2658

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar N150

#86

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

271%

#87

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

267%

#88

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

245%

#89

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

244%

#90

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

242%

#92

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

233%

#93

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

224%

#94

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

223%

#95

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

217%

#98

N150

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $128

100%

#102

N100

MSRP: $128|Avg: $128

99%

#106

Ryzen 5 2500U

MSRP: $349|Avg: N/A

97%

#109

Celeron 4305U

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

96%

#110

Celeron J1850

MSRP: $82|Avg: N/A

96%

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 N150 (2025) utilizes Intel 7 nm technology and DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-4800, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E3-1270	N150
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($178)	✅ More affordable ($128)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	✨ Modern (Legacy / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E3-1270 (2011) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E3-1270	N150
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+40%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($178)	✅ More affordable ($128)

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 Benchmark Check

N150 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E3-1270 and N150

Xeon E3-1270

The Xeon E3-1270 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 April 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,376 points. Launch price was $369.

N150

The N150 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1264. Memory support: DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 5,418 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E3-1270 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the N150's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Xeon E3-1270 versus 3.6 GHz on the N150 — a 5.4% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1270. The Xeon E3-1270 is built on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1270 scores 5,376 against the N150's 5,418 — a 0.8% lead for the N150. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1270 vs 6 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the N150.

Feature	Xeon E3-1270	N150
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 4
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz+6%	3.6 GHz
Base Clock	3.4 GHz	—
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)+33%	6 MB Intel® Smart Cache
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	—
Process	32 nm	Intel 7 nm-78%
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	—
PassMark	5,376	5,418

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E3-1270 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the N150 uses FCBGA1264 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E3-1270	N150
Socket	LGA1155	FCBGA1264
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 4.0+100%

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Value Analysis

At current prices ($178 vs $128), the N150 is $50 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E3-1270 delivers 30.2 pts/$ vs 42.3 pts/$ for the N150 — making the N150 the 33.4% better value option.