Xeon E3-1280 v6 vs Core i3-1315UE

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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 E3-1280 v6 is positioned at rank 477 and the Core i3-1315UE is on rank 718, so the Xeon E3-1280 v6 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 E3-1280 v6

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

6857%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1295%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1150%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

889%

#301

EPYC 8324P

MSRP: $1895|Avg: $3598

99%

#302

Xeon Gold 6414U

MSRP: $2296|Avg: $283

99%

#303

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

MSRP: $2495|Avg: $2495

99%

#304

EPYC 7352

MSRP: $1350|Avg: $725

99%

#305

Xeon w7-2475X

MSRP: $1789|Avg: $2544

98%

#307

Xeon W-3323

MSRP: $949|Avg: $500

97%

#477

Xeon E3-1280 v6

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#492

Xeon W-2223

MSRP: $294|Avg: $330

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-1315UE

#706

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1017%

#707

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1002%

#708

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

920%

#709

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

915%

#710

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

907%

#712

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

876%

#713

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

840%

#714

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

839%

#715

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

816%

#718

Core i3-1315UE

MSRP: $312|Avg: $250

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i3-1315UE (2023) utilizes 10 nm technology and **DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel**, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E3-1280 v6	Core i3-1315UE
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($250)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-U (2023) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E3-1280 v6 (2017) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-2400, DDR3L-1866, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E3-1280 v6	Core i3-1315UE
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($250)

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 E3-1280 v6 and Core i3-1315UE

Xeon E3-1280 v6

The Xeon E3-1280 v6 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 28 March 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 72 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400, DDR3L-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 9,093 points. Launch price was $612.

Core i3-1315UE

The Core i3-1315UE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-U (2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 9,003 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E3-1280 v6 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i3-1315UE offers 6 cores / 8 threads — the Core i3-1315UE has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Xeon E3-1280 v6 versus 4.5 GHz on the Core i3-1315UE — a 6.9% clock advantage for the Core i3-1315UE (base: 3.9 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The Xeon E3-1280 v6 uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i3-1315UE uses Raptor Lake-U (2023) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1280 v6 scores 9,093 against the Core i3-1315UE's 9,003 — a 1% lead for the Xeon E3-1280 v6. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Xeon E3-1280 v6 vs 10 MB (total) on the Core i3-1315UE.

Feature	Xeon E3-1280 v6	Core i3-1315UE
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	6 / 8+50%
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz	4.5 GHz+7%
Base Clock	3.9 GHz+225%	1.2 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB	10 MB (total)+25%
L2 Cache	1 MB	1.25 MB (per core)+25%
Process	14 nm	10 nm-29%
Architecture	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)	Raptor Lake-U (2023)
PassMark	9,093	9,003
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,000
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	2,100

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E3-1280 v6 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-1315UE uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E3-1280 v6	Core i3-1315UE
Socket	LGA1151	FCBGA1744
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 5.0+67%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR5-5200
Max RAM Capacity	—	96 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	20

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E3-1280 v6) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-1315UE). The Core i3-1315UE includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics), while the Xeon E3-1280 v6 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-1315UE targets Mainstream Laptop.