Xeon W-1270P
VS
Ryzen 7 7730U

Xeon W-1270P vs Ryzen 7 7730U

Intel

Xeon W-1270P

8 Cores16 Thrd125 WWMax: 5.1 GHz2020
VS
AMD

Ryzen 7 7730U

8 Cores16 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.5 GHz2023

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.

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 W-1270P

#97
Xeon Silver 4314
MSRP: $395|Avg: $395
103%
#98
Xeon W-1350
MSRP: $255|Avg: $255
102%
#99
Xeon W-1370P
MSRP: $323|Avg: $323
102%
#106
Xeon Gold 6143
MSRP: $342|Avg: $342
101%
#110
Xeon W-1270P
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#115
Xeon W-1370
MSRP: $323|Avg: $323
99%
#119
Xeon 6505P
MSRP: $563|Avg: $563
97%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 7730U

#10
Ryzen 7 260
MSRP: $199|Avg: $70
120%
#13
Ryzen 3 210
MSRP: $99|Avg: $99
113%
#14
Ryzen 5 PRO 230
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
111%
#15
Ryzen 5 220
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
106%
#18
Ryzen 5 8500G
MSRP: $179|Avg: $150
101%
#19
Ryzen 7 7730U
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#27
Core Ultra 7 265HX
MSRP: $450|Avg: N/A
92%
#31
Ryzen 5 230
MSRP: $200|Avg: $190
85%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon W-1270P is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightXeon W-1270PRyzen 7 7730U
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)
✨ Modern (Barcelo-U Refresh (2023) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen 7 7730U ($0), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($0 less, NaN% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightXeon W-1270PRyzen 7 7730U
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon W-1270P and Ryzen 7 7730U

Intel

Xeon W-1270P

The Xeon W-1270P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 17,961 points. Launch price was $800.

AMD

Ryzen 7 7730U

The Ryzen 7 7730U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Barcelo-U Refresh (2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 17,748 points. Launch price was $299.

Processing Power

Both the Xeon W-1270P and Ryzen 7 7730U share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Xeon W-1270P versus 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7730U — a 12.5% clock advantage for the Xeon W-1270P (base: 3.8 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Ryzen 7 7730U is built on the Barcelo-U Refresh (2023) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon W-1270P scores 17,961 against the Ryzen 7 7730U's 17,748 — a 1.2% lead for the Xeon W-1270P. L3 cache: 16 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Xeon W-1270P vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7730U.

FeatureXeon W-1270PRyzen 7 7730U
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
8 / 16
Boost Clock
5.1 GHz+13%
4.5 GHz
Base Clock
3.8 GHz+90%
2 GHz
L3 Cache
16 MB Intel® Smart Cache
16 MB (total)
L2 Cache
512 kB (per core)
Process
14 nm
7 nm-50%
Architecture
Barcelo-U Refresh (2023)
PassMark
17,961+1%
17,748
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon W-1270P uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 7730U uses FP6 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon W-1270PRyzen 7 7730U
Socket
LGA1200
FP6
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0