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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 5 1600X vs Xeon E3-1270 v3

The Ryzen 5 1600X is slightly slower than the Xeon E3-1270 v3 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Is 3 years and 11 months newer
  • Available for $195.00
  • Up to 4% faster on average across 100+ games

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Xeon E3-1270 v3 ranks 12 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 5 1600X has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 5 1600X has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 5 1600X has 8 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 1600X has a 3% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 1600X boosts 3% higher.

TDPhelp

Xeon E3-1270 v3 draws 15W less power.

AM4
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LGA1150
Summit Ridge
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Haswell-WS
Desktop
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Server/Workstation
No Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics
2666 MHz (DDR4)
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DDR3, DDR4
Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 5 1600X or Xeon E3-1270 v3?expand_more
The Xeon E3-1270 v3. It's 52% faster than the Ryzen 5 1600X on average across 100+ games, scoring 35/100 vs 23/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Xeon E3-1270 v3 than Ryzen 5 1600X?expand_more
52% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Ryzen 5 1600X or Xeon E3-1270 v3?expand_more
The Xeon E3-1270 v3 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Xeon E3-1270 v3 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 35/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 5 1600X and Xeon E3-1270 v3?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 5 1600X scores 23/100, Xeon E3-1270 v3 scores 35/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen 5 1600X or Xeon E3-1270 v3 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Ryzen 5 1600X or Xeon E3-1270 v3?expand_more
The Xeon E3-1270 v3 is the stronger pick at 35/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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