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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon E3-1270 v3 vs Ryzen 5 3500X

The Xeon E3-1270 v3 is slower than the Ryzen 5 3500X on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 23% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 6 years and 5 months newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Xeon E3-1270 v3 ranks 1 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 5 3500X has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Xeon E3-1270 v3 has 2 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 5 3500X has 24 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 3500X has a 3% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 3500X boosts 5% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 5 3500X draws 15W less power.

LGA1150
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AM4
Haswell-WS
Codenamehelp
Matisse
Server/Workstation
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Desktop
No Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics
DDR3, DDR4
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3200 MHz (DDR4)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon E3-1270 v3 or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 3500X. It's 3% faster than the Xeon E3-1270 v3 on average across 100+ games, scoring 34/100 vs 35/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 3500X than Xeon E3-1270 v3?expand_more
3% 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 E3-1270 v3 or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 3500X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 5 3500X worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 34/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon E3-1270 v3 and Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
Performance: Xeon E3-1270 v3 scores 35/100, Ryzen 5 3500X scores 34/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Xeon E3-1270 v3 or Ryzen 5 3500X 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 E3-1270 v3 or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 3500X is the stronger pick at 34/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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