Xeon E3-1270L v4 vs Xeon D-1813NT
Xeon E3-1270L v4
Xeon D-1813NT
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 Xeon D-1813NT is on rank 386, so the Xeon D-1813NT offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1270L v4
Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1813NT
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E3-1270L v4 | Xeon D-1813NT |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($636) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-DT (2015) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / Standard Node) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E3-1270L v4 | Xeon D-1813NT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($636) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Xeon D-1813NT
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.
Xeon D-1813NT
The Xeon D-1813NT is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 10240 kB. Socket: FCBGA2227. Thermal design power (TDP): 42 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,732 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon E3-1270L v4 and Xeon D-1813NT share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Xeon E3-1270L v4 versus 2.4 GHz on the Xeon D-1813NT — a 40% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1270L v4 (base: 3 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Xeon E3-1270L v4 is built on the Broadwell-DT (2015) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1270L v4 scores 7,662 against the Xeon D-1813NT's 7,732 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon D-1813NT. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1270L v4 vs 10240 kB on the Xeon D-1813NT.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1270L v4 | Xeon D-1813NT |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz+50% | 2.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+36% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | 10240 kB+67% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | — |
| Process | 14 nm | — |
| Architecture | Broadwell-DT (2015) | — |
| PassMark | 7,662 | 7,732 |
| 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 Xeon D-1813NT uses FCBGA2227 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1270L v4 | Xeon D-1813NT |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | FCBGA2227 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| 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 (Xeon D-1813NT). Primary use case: Xeon E3-1270L v4 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon E3-1270L v4 rivals Core i7-4790T.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1270L v4 | Xeon D-1813NT |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Workstation | — |
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