Ryzen 3 1300X vs Xeon E3-1265L v4

CPU

GPU

Ryzen 3 1300X

4 Cores4 Thrd65 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2017

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Xeon E3-1265L v4

4 Cores8 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2015

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 3 1300X

4 / 4

6,923

0.0%

Athlon 300U

Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Xeon E3-1265L v4

4 / 8

6,954

+0.4%

About PassMark

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

✅Better for gaming: +5.0% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 6 MB).
✅Costs $288 less on MSRP ($129 MSRP vs $417 MSRP).
✅Delivers 221.8% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 53.7 vs 16.7 PassMark/$ ($129 MSRP vs $417 MSRP).
✅50% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 16) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (3,486 vs 4,500).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E3-1265L v4, which brings 4 cores / 8 threads.
❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Xeon E3-1265L v4 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Xeon E3-1265L v4

2015

Why buy it

✅+29.1% higher Cinebench R23 multi-core.
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 4 cores / 8 threads.
✅Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Iris Pro Graphics P6300, while Ryzen 3 1300X needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 3 1300X across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (6 MB vs 8 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 16.7 vs 53.7 PassMark/$ ($417 MSRP vs $129 MSRP).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 3 1300X.

Ryzen 3 1300X

2017

Xeon E3-1265L v4

2015

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +5.0% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 6 MB).
✅Costs $288 less on MSRP ($129 MSRP vs $417 MSRP).
✅Delivers 221.8% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 53.7 vs 16.7 PassMark/$ ($129 MSRP vs $417 MSRP).
✅50% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 16) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅+29.1% higher Cinebench R23 multi-core.
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 4 cores / 8 threads.
✅Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Iris Pro Graphics P6300, while Ryzen 3 1300X needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (3,486 vs 4,500).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E3-1265L v4, which brings 4 cores / 8 threads.
❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Xeon E3-1265L v4 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 3 1300X across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (6 MB vs 8 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 16.7 vs 53.7 PassMark/$ ($417 MSRP vs $129 MSRP).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 3 1300X.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 3 1300X better than Xeon E3-1265L v4?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon E3-1265L v4 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, Xeon E3-1265L v4 is the better fit. You are getting 29.1% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, backed by 4 cores and 8 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 $288 cheaper on MSRP at $129 MSRP versus $417 MSRP, and it gives you a 5.0% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Xeon E3-1265L v4 is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 29.1% better Cinebench R23 multi-core. It is also 221.8% better value on MSRP (53.7 vs 16.7 PassMark/$), 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 a newer CPU generation (2017 vs 2015) and 33.3% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 6 MB). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

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 E3-1265L v4 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 3 1300X	Xeon E3-1265L v4
1080p
low	173 FPS	164 FPS
medium	156 FPS	139 FPS
high	127 FPS	111 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	88 FPS
1440p
low	151 FPS	139 FPS
medium	124 FPS	116 FPS
high	98 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	75 FPS	72 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	65 FPS
medium	59 FPS	58 FPS
high	46 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	35 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 3 1300X	Xeon E3-1265L v4
1080p
low	173 FPS	170 FPS
medium	169 FPS	149 FPS
high	157 FPS	141 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	106 FPS
1440p
low	169 FPS	147 FPS
medium	145 FPS	130 FPS
high	133 FPS	121 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	95 FPS
4K
low	132 FPS	115 FPS
medium	117 FPS	105 FPS
high	96 FPS	83 FPS
ultra	72 FPS	60 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 3 1300X	Xeon E3-1265L v4
1080p
low	173 FPS	174 FPS
medium	173 FPS	174 FPS
high	173 FPS	174 FPS
ultra	173 FPS	174 FPS
1440p
low	173 FPS	174 FPS
medium	173 FPS	174 FPS
high	173 FPS	174 FPS
ultra	173 FPS	174 FPS
4K
low	173 FPS	174 FPS
medium	173 FPS	174 FPS
high	160 FPS	174 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	174 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 3 1300X	Xeon E3-1265L v4
1080p
low	173 FPS	174 FPS
medium	173 FPS	174 FPS
high	173 FPS	174 FPS
ultra	173 FPS	174 FPS
1440p
low	173 FPS	174 FPS
medium	173 FPS	174 FPS
high	173 FPS	174 FPS
ultra	173 FPS	174 FPS
4K
low	173 FPS	174 FPS
medium	173 FPS	174 FPS
high	173 FPS	174 FPS
ultra	173 FPS	174 FPS

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 1300X and Xeon E3-1265L v4

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 E3-1265L v4

The Xeon E3-1265L v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Broadwell-DT (2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 6,954 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 3 1300X packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Xeon E3-1265L v4's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen 3 1300X versus 3.3 GHz on the Xeon E3-1265L v4 — a 11.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 1300X (base: 3.4 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Ryzen 3 1300X uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E3-1265L v4 uses Broadwell-DT (2015) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 1300X scores 6,923 against the Xeon E3-1265L v4's 6,954 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon E3-1265L v4. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 3,486 vs 4,500 (25.4% advantage for the Xeon E3-1265L v4). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,120 vs 900, a 21.8% lead for the Ryzen 3 1300X that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 3,155 vs 3,000 (5% advantage for the Ryzen 3 1300X). L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 1300X vs 6 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1265L v4.

Feature	Ryzen 3 1300X	Xeon E3-1265L v4
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz+12%	3.3 GHz
Base Clock	3.4 GHz+48%	2.3 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)+33%	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)+100%	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Zen (2017−2020)	Broadwell-DT (2015)
PassMark	6,923	6,954
Cinebench R23 Multi	3,486	4,500+29%
Geekbench 6 Single	1,120+24%	900
Geekbench 6 Multi	3,155+5%	3,000

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 3 1300X uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E3-1265L v4 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2666 on the Ryzen 3 1300X versus DDR3-1866 on the Xeon E3-1265L v4 — the Ryzen 3 1300X supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 3 1300X supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 24 (Ryzen 3 1300X) vs 16 (Xeon E3-1265L v4) — the Ryzen 3 1300X offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: A320,B350,X370,B450,X470,X570 (Ryzen 3 1300X) and C226 (Xeon E3-1265L v4).

Feature	Ryzen 3 1300X	Xeon E3-1265L v4
Socket	AM4	LGA1150
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 5.0+67%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2666+33%	DDR3-1866
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB+100%	32 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	24+50%	16

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 3 1300X has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 3 1300X) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E3-1265L v4). The Xeon E3-1265L v4 includes integrated graphics (Iris Pro Graphics P6300), while the Ryzen 3 1300X requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 3 1300X targets Gaming, Xeon E3-1265L v4 targets Server.

Feature	Ryzen 3 1300X	Xeon E3-1265L v4
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Iris Pro Graphics P6300
Unlocked	Yes	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	AMD-V	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	Gaming	Server

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 3 1300X launched at $129 MSRP, while the Xeon E3-1265L v4 debuted at $417. On MSRP ($129 vs $417), the Ryzen 3 1300X is $288 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 3 1300X delivers 53.7 pts/$ vs 16.7 pts/$ for the Xeon E3-1265L v4 — making the Ryzen 3 1300X the 105.2% better value option.