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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon E3-1220 v3 vs Core Ultra 7 270K Plus

The Xeon E3-1220 v3 is much slower than the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 47% cheaper$203 vs $318.00
  • Up to 152% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 13 years newer
  • Up to 71% better value for money
  • Up to 47% more expensive$318.00 vs $203

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Core Ultra 7 270K Plus ranks 47 points higher.

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Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has 20 more cores.

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Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has 20 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has 28 MB more L3 cache.

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Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has a 19% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 7 270K Plus boosts 57% higher.

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Xeon E3-1220 v3 draws 45W less power.

LGA1150
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LGA1851
Haswell-WS
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Arrow Lake Refresh
Server/Workstation
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Desktop
No Integrated Graphics
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Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU
1600 MHz (DDR3)
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7200 MHz (DDR5)
Not Overclockable
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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon E3-1220 v3 or Core Ultra 7 270K Plus?expand_more
The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus. It's 148% faster than the Xeon E3-1220 v3 on average across 100+ games, scoring 77/100 vs 31/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 7 270K Plus than Xeon E3-1220 v3?expand_more
148% 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, Xeon E3-1220 v3 or Core Ultra 7 270K Plus?expand_more
The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 77/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon E3-1220 v3 and Core Ultra 7 270K Plus?expand_more
Performance: Xeon E3-1220 v3 scores 31/100, Core Ultra 7 270K Plus scores 77/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Xeon E3-1220 v3 or Core Ultra 7 270K Plus 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 Xeon E3-1220 v3 or Core Ultra 7 270K Plus?expand_more
The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is the stronger pick at 77/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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