Ryzen 3 1300X vs Xeon E-2124

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Ryzen 3 1300X

2017

Why buy it

✅+0.1% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 65W instead of 71W, a 6W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Xeon E-2124.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon E-2124 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Launch MSRP is still $129 MSRP, while Xeon E-2124 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Xeon E-2124

2018

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.7% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (6,915 vs 6,923).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 3 1300X.

Ryzen 3 1300X

2017

Xeon E-2124

2018

Why buy it

✅+0.1% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 65W instead of 71W, a 6W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Xeon E-2124.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.7% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon E-2124 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Launch MSRP is still $129 MSRP, while Xeon E-2124 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (6,915 vs 6,923).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 3 1300X.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 3 1300X better than Xeon E-2124?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon E-2124 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 3 1300X is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 3 1300X is the better fit. You are getting 0.1% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 4 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen 3 1300X is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 3 1300X is at an unclear MSRP at $129 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you 0.1% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Xeon E-2124 is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 6.7% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (53.7 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 3 1300X is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more multi-core headroom with 4 cores / 4 threads instead of 4/4. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Ryzen 3 1300X Benchmark Check

Xeon E-2124 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 3 1300X	Xeon E-2124
1080p
low	173 FPS	173 FPS
medium	156 FPS	140 FPS
high	127 FPS	111 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	88 FPS
1440p
low	151 FPS	150 FPS
medium	124 FPS	119 FPS
high	98 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	75 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	82 FPS
medium	59 FPS	70 FPS
high	46 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	43 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 3 1300X	Xeon E-2124
1080p
low	173 FPS	173 FPS
medium	169 FPS	173 FPS
high	157 FPS	173 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	173 FPS
1440p
low	169 FPS	173 FPS
medium	145 FPS	173 FPS
high	133 FPS	173 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	158 FPS
4K
low	132 FPS	173 FPS
medium	117 FPS	164 FPS
high	96 FPS	136 FPS
ultra	72 FPS	113 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 3 1300X	Xeon E-2124
1080p
low	173 FPS	173 FPS
medium	173 FPS	173 FPS
high	173 FPS	173 FPS
ultra	173 FPS	173 FPS
1440p
low	173 FPS	173 FPS
medium	173 FPS	173 FPS
high	173 FPS	173 FPS
ultra	173 FPS	173 FPS
4K
low	173 FPS	173 FPS
medium	173 FPS	173 FPS
high	160 FPS	173 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	156 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 3 1300X	Xeon E-2124
1080p
low	173 FPS	173 FPS
medium	173 FPS	173 FPS
high	173 FPS	173 FPS
ultra	173 FPS	173 FPS
1440p
low	173 FPS	173 FPS
medium	173 FPS	173 FPS
high	173 FPS	173 FPS
ultra	173 FPS	173 FPS
4K
low	173 FPS	173 FPS
medium	173 FPS	173 FPS
high	173 FPS	173 FPS
ultra	173 FPS	173 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 1300X and Xeon E-2124

Ryzen 3 1300X

The Ryzen 3 1300X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 6,923 points. Launch price was $129.

Xeon E-2124

The Xeon E-2124 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 31 May 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 71 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 6,915 points. Launch price was $193.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 3 1300X and Xeon E-2124 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen 3 1300X versus 4.3 GHz on the Xeon E-2124 — a 15% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2124 (base: 3.4 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Ryzen 3 1300X uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E-2124 uses Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 1300X scores 6,923 against the Xeon E-2124's 6,915 — a 0.1% lead for the Ryzen 3 1300X. Both processors carry 8 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Ryzen 3 1300X	Xeon E-2124
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 4
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz	4.3 GHz+16%
Base Clock	3.4 GHz+3%	3.3 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)+100%	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Zen (2017−2020)	Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018)
PassMark	6,923	6,915
Cinebench R23 Multi	3,486	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,120	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	3,155	—

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 3 1300X uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E-2124 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.