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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Xeon E3-1285L v4

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is much faster than the Xeon E3-1285L v4 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 156% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 9 years and 7 months newer
  • Up to 137% better value for money
  • Up to 8% more expensive$589.97 vs $445
  • Up to 8% cheaper$445 vs $589.97

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Ryzen 7 9800X3D ranks 59 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 7 9800X3D has 4 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 7 9800X3D has 8 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 7 9800X3D has 90 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 7 9800X3D has a 38% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 7 9800X3D boosts 37% higher.

TDPhelp

Xeon E3-1285L v4 draws 55W less power.

AM5
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LGA1150
Granite Ridge
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Broadwell-DT
Desktop
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Server/Workstation
Radeon Graphics
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Intel Iris Pro P6300
5600 MHz (DDR5)
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1866 MHz (DDR3)
Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 7 9800X3D or Xeon E3-1285L v4?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 9800X3D. It's 164% faster than the Xeon E3-1285L v4 on average across 100+ games, scoring 95/100 vs 36/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 7 9800X3D than Xeon E3-1285L v4?expand_more
164% 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 7 9800X3D or Xeon E3-1285L v4?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 7 9800X3D worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 95/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Xeon E3-1285L v4?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 7 9800X3D scores 95/100, Xeon E3-1285L v4 scores 36/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen 7 9800X3D or Xeon E3-1285L v4 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 7 9800X3D or Xeon E3-1285L v4?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is the stronger pick at 95/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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