Xeon E3-1271 v3 vs Ryzen 7 3780U

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E3-1271 v3

4 / 8

7,504

+0.3%

7,483

0.0%

Ryzen Embedded R1606G

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

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 E3-1271 v3 is positioned at rank 862 and the Ryzen 7 3780U is on rank 906, so the Xeon E3-1271 v3 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 E3-1271 v3

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

20138%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

3802%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

3378%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

2610%

#485

Xeon Gold 6258R

MSRP: $3950|Avg: $1400

99%

#486

EPYC 9175F

MSRP: $4256|Avg: $3703

99%

#488

EPYC 9534

MSRP: $8803|Avg: $2999

98%

#489

EPYC 9654

MSRP: $11805|Avg: $5345

98%

#490

EPYC 7H12

MSRP: $6950|Avg: $1340

97%

#491

EPYC 7742

MSRP: $6950|Avg: $800

97%

#492

Xeon Platinum 8352M

MSRP: $4471|Avg: $4471

96%

#493

Xeon Platinum 8570

MSRP: $9595|Avg: $9595

95%

#862

Xeon E3-1271 v3

MSRP: $727|Avg: $831

100%

#863

Xeon E5603

MSRP: $188|Avg: N/A

100%

#871

Xeon 6315P

MSRP: $1166|Avg: $160

97%

#877

Xeon X5687

MSRP: $552|Avg: $189

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 3780U

#894

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1568%

#895

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1545%

#896

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1418%

#897

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1412%

#898

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1399%

#900

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1351%

#901

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1296%

#902

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1293%

#903

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1259%

#906

Ryzen 7 3780U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#911

Core i7-6820HK

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

99%

#912

Athlon II Neo K325

MSRP: $60|Avg: $25

99%

#919

Core i5-8365UE

MSRP: $297|Avg: $297

98%

#921

A6 Pro-7050B

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

97%

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 Ryzen 7 3780U (2019) utilizes 12 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E3-1271 v3	Ryzen 7 3780U
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($831)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) / 12 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E3-1271 v3 (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E3-1271 v3	Ryzen 7 3780U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($831)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E3-1271 v3 and Ryzen 7 3780U

Xeon E3-1271 v3

The Xeon E3-1271 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 7,504 points. Launch price was $800.

Ryzen 7 3780U

The Ryzen 7 3780U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 22 October 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,483 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon E3-1271 v3 and Ryzen 7 3780U share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon E3-1271 v3 versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3780U — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Ryzen 7 3780U is built on the Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1271 v3 scores 7,504 against the Ryzen 7 3780U's 7,483 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon E3-1271 v3. L3 cache: 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Xeon E3-1271 v3 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 3780U.

Feature	Xeon E3-1271 v3	Ryzen 7 3780U
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4 GHz	4 GHz
Base Clock	3.6 GHz+57%	2.3 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB Intel® Smart Cache+100%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	512 kB (per core)
Process	22 nm	12 nm-45%
Architecture	—	Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020)
PassMark	7,504	7,483
Geekbench 6 Single	1,308	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	4,328	—

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E3-1271 v3 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 3780U uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E3-1271 v3	Ryzen 7 3780U
Socket	LGA1150	FP5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1600	—
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	✅	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon E3-1271 v3) / not specified (Ryzen 7 3780U). Primary use case: Xeon E3-1271 v3 targets Server. Direct competitor: Xeon E3-1271 v3 rivals Core i7-4770.