Xeon E3-1270L v4 vs Ryzen 5 1400
Xeon E3-1270L v4
Ryzen 5 1400
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 E3-1270L v4 is positioned at rank 768 and the Ryzen 5 1400 is on rank 449, so the Ryzen 5 1400 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1270L v4
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 1400
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E3-1270L v4 | Ryzen 5 1400 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($636) | ✅ More affordable ($91) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-DT (2015) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E3-1270L v4 | Ryzen 5 1400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+605%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($636) | ✅ More affordable ($91) |
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 Ryzen 5 1400
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.
Ryzen 5 1400
The Ryzen 5 1400 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 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 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. Passmark benchmark score: 7,731 points. Launch price was $169.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon E3-1270L v4 and Ryzen 5 1400 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Xeon E3-1270L v4 versus 3.4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 1400 — a 5.7% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1270L v4 (base: 3 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Xeon E3-1270L v4 uses the Broadwell-DT (2015) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 1400 uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1270L v4 scores 7,662 against the Ryzen 5 1400's 7,731 — a 0.9% lead for the Ryzen 5 1400. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1270L v4 vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 1400.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1270L v4 | Ryzen 5 1400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz+6% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | 3.2 GHz+7% |
| 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 | 7,662 | 7,731 |
| 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 Ryzen 5 1400 uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1866 on the Xeon E3-1270L v4 versus DDR4-2666 on the Ryzen 5 1400 — the Ryzen 5 1400 supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 5 1400 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 E3-1270L v4) vs 24 (Ryzen 5 1400) — the Ryzen 5 1400 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C226 (Xeon E3-1270L v4) and AMD 400 series,AMD 300 series (Ryzen 5 1400).
| Feature | Xeon E3-1270L v4 | Ryzen 5 1400 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | 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
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E3-1270L v4) / not specified (Ryzen 5 1400). Primary use case: Xeon E3-1270L v4 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon E3-1270L v4 rivals Core i7-4790T.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1270L v4 | Ryzen 5 1400 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | 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 Ryzen 5 1400 debuted at $169. At current prices ($636 vs $91), the Ryzen 5 1400 is $545 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E3-1270L v4 delivers 12.0 pts/$ vs 85.0 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 1400 — making the Ryzen 5 1400 the 150.3% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1270L v4 | Ryzen 5 1400 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $581 | $169-71% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $636 | $91-86% |
| Performance per Dollar | 12.0 | 85.0+608% |
| Release Date | 2015 | 2017 |
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