Xeon E3-1270L v4 vs Core i3-9350KF
Xeon E3-1270L v4
Core i3-9350KF
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 E3-1270L v4 is positioned at rank #768 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1270L v4
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-9350KF
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E3-1270L v4 | Core i3-9350KF |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($636) | ✅ More affordable ($80) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-DT (2015) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E3-1270L v4 | Core i3-9350KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+689%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($636) | ✅ More affordable ($80) |
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 E3-1270L v4 and Core i3-9350KF
Xeon E3-1270L v4
The Xeon E3-1270L 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 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 7,662 points. Launch price was $800.
Core i3-9350KF
The Core i3-9350KF is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 91 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 7,602 points. Launch price was $173.
Processing Power
The Xeon E3-1270L v4 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Core i3-9350KF's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Xeon E3-1270L v4 versus 4.6 GHz on the Core i3-9350KF — a 24.4% clock advantage for the Core i3-9350KF (base: 3 GHz vs 4 GHz). The Xeon E3-1270L v4 uses the Broadwell-DT (2015) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i3-9350KF uses Coffee Lake (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1270L v4 scores 7,662 against the Core i3-9350KF's 7,602 — a 0.8% lead for the Xeon E3-1270L v4. Both processors carry 6 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1270L v4 | Core i3-9350KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz | 4.6 GHz+28% |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | 4 GHz+33% |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Broadwell-DT (2015) | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) |
| PassMark | 7,662 | 7,602 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,289 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 4,271 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E3-1270L v4 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-9350KF uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1270L v4 | Core i3-9350KF |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1866 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E3-1270L v4) / not specified (Core i3-9350KF). Primary use case: Xeon E3-1270L v4 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon E3-1270L v4 rivals Core i7-4790T.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1270L v4 | Core i3-9350KF |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Workstation | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E3-1270L v4 launched at $581 MSRP, while the Core i3-9350KF debuted at $173. At current prices ($636 vs $80), the Core i3-9350KF is $556 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E3-1270L v4 delivers 12.0 pts/$ vs 95.0 pts/$ for the Core i3-9350KF — making the Core i3-9350KF the 155% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1270L v4 | Core i3-9350KF |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $581 | $173-70% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $636 | $80-87% |
| Performance per Dollar | 12.0 | 95.0+692% |
| Release Date | 2015 | 2019 |
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