Xeon E3-1285 v3 vs Xeon E3-1270 v3

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 E3-1285 v3 is positioned at rank 412 and the Xeon E3-1270 v3 is on rank 605, so the Xeon E3-1285 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 E3-1285 v3

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

5763%

#3

Xeon W-11955M

MSRP: $623|Avg: $450

97%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1088%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

967%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

747%

#274

EPYC 7313

MSRP: $1083|Avg: $764

100%

#275

Xeon w5-2455X

MSRP: $1039|Avg: $1049

99%

#276

Xeon w3-2425

MSRP: $529|Avg: $529

98%

#278

Xeon Gold 5416S

MSRP: $1445|Avg: N/A

97%

#279

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

MSRP: $1149|Avg: $1130

96%

#412

Xeon E3-1285 v3

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#416

Xeon E3-1276 v3

MSRP: $213|Avg: $244

98%

#425

Xeon E5-4620 v2

MSRP: $273|Avg: $30

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1270 v3

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

9734%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1838%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1633%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1261%

#362

EPYC 7532

MSRP: $2380|Avg: $225

100%

#363

Xeon W-2191B

MSRP: $1333|Avg: $39

100%

#364

Xeon Gold 5320

MSRP: $1780|Avg: $1834

99%

#365

EPYC 7513

MSRP: $2840|Avg: $389

99%

#366

Xeon Silver 4216

MSRP: $1011|Avg: $800

97%

#367

EPYC 9454P

MSRP: $4598|Avg: $3333

96%

#369

Xeon Gold 6542Y

MSRP: $2878|Avg: N/A

94%

#605

Xeon E3-1270 v3

MSRP: $339|Avg: $410

100%

#607

Xeon E3-1235

MSRP: $240|Avg: $270

100%

#610

Xeon E3-1265L v3

MSRP: $294|Avg: $398

99%

#612

Xeon E3-1280 v2

MSRP: $315|Avg: $50

98%

#618

Xeon W-2133

MSRP: $617|Avg: $617

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Xeon E3-1285 v3 leads in gaming performance. However, the Xeon E3-1270 v3 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.3% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Xeon E3-1285 v3	Xeon E3-1270 v3
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($410)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-WS (2013−2014) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-WS (2013−2014) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Xeon E3-1285 v3	Xeon E3-1270 v3
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($410)

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.

Xeon E3-1285 v3 Benchmark Check

Xeon E3-1270 v3 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E3-1285 v3 and Xeon E3-1270 v3

Xeon E3-1285 v3

The Xeon E3-1285 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-WS (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 84 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,211 points. Launch price was $800.

Xeon E3-1270 v3

The Xeon E3-1270 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell-WS (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,236 points. Launch price was $370.

⚡

Processing Power

Both the Xeon E3-1285 v3 and Xeon E3-1270 v3 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon E3-1285 v3 versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon E3-1270 v3 — a 2.5% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1285 v3 (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). Both are built on the Haswell-WS (2013−2014) architecture using a 22 nm process. In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1285 v3 scores 7,211 against the Xeon E3-1270 v3's 7,236 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon E3-1270 v3. Both processors carry 8192 kB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Xeon E3-1285 v3	Xeon E3-1270 v3
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4 GHz+3%	3.9 GHz
Base Clock	3.6 GHz+3%	3.5 GHz
L3 Cache	8192 kB (total)	8192 kB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	22 nm	22 nm
Architecture	Haswell-WS (2013−2014)	Haswell-WS (2013−2014)
PassMark	7,211	7,236