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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon E3-1285L v4 vs Ryzen 7 9700X

The Xeon E3-1285L v4 is much slower than the Ryzen 7 9700X on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 24% more expensive$445 vs $304.00
  • Up to 122% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 9 years and 4 months newer
  • Up to 24% cheaper$304.00 vs $445
  • Up to 175% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Scorehelp

Ryzen 7 9700X ranks 42 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 7 9700X has 4 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 7 9700X has 8 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 7 9700X has 26 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 7 9700X has a 12% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 7 9700X boosts 45% higher.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon E3-1285L v4 or Ryzen 7 9700X?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 9700X. It's 114% faster than the Xeon E3-1285L v4 on average across 100+ games, scoring 79/100 vs 37/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 7 9700X than Xeon E3-1285L v4?expand_more
114% 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 E3-1285L v4 or Ryzen 7 9700X?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 9700X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 7 9700X worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 79/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon E3-1285L v4 and Ryzen 7 9700X?expand_more
Performance: Xeon E3-1285L v4 scores 37/100, Ryzen 7 9700X scores 79/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Xeon E3-1285L v4 or Ryzen 7 9700X 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 E3-1285L v4 or Ryzen 7 9700X?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 9700X is the stronger pick at 79/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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