CPU
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Xeon E3-1286L v3
Ryzen 3 1300X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 E3-1286L v3 is positioned at rank 424 and the Ryzen 3 1300X is on rank 396, so the Ryzen 3 1300X offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1286L v3
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 1300X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E3-1286L v3 | Ryzen 3 1300X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($54) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E3-1286L v3 | Ryzen 3 1300X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($54) |
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 E3-1286L v3 and Ryzen 3 1300X
Xeon E3-1286L v3
The Xeon E3-1286L v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 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): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 6,929 points. Launch price was $800.
Ryzen 3 1300X
The Ryzen 3 1300X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 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 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 6,923 points. Launch price was $129.
Processing Power
The Xeon E3-1286L v3 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Ryzen 3 1300X's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon E3-1286L v3 versus 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen 3 1300X — a 7.8% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1286L v3 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Ryzen 3 1300X is built on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1286L v3 scores 6,929 against the Ryzen 3 1300X's 6,923 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon E3-1286L v3. L3 cache: 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Xeon E3-1286L v3 vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 1300X.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1286L v3 | Ryzen 3 1300X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+8% | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.4 GHz+6% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm-36% |
| Architecture | — | Zen (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 6,929 | 6,923 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 3,486 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,120 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 3,155 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E3-1286L v3 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 1300X uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1286L v3 | Ryzen 3 1300X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 24 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E3-1286L v3) / AMD-V (Ryzen 3 1300X). Primary use case: Ryzen 3 1300X targets Gaming.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1286L v3 | Ryzen 3 1300X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Gaming |
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