Ryzen 7 9700X vs Xeon E3-1285 v4

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E3-1285 v4
2015
4 cores / 8 threads, 95 Watt
4.92
Ryzen 7 9700X
2024
8 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
23.33
+374%

Ryzen 7 9700X outperforms Xeon E3-1285 v4 by a whopping 374% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E3-1285 v4 and Ryzen 7 9700X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1243222
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data53.31
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency4.9033.97
Architecture codenameBroadwell-DT (2015)Granite Ridge (2024)
Release date2 June 2015 (9 years ago)8 August 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$359

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon E3-1285 v4 and Ryzen 7 9700X basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads816
Base clock speed3.5 GHz3.8 GHz
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz5.5 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)32 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm4 nm
Die size160 mm270.6 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data95 °C
Number of transistors1,400 million8,315 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E3-1285 v4 and Ryzen 7 9700X compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1150AM5
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E3-1285 v4 and Ryzen 7 9700X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2SMT, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3, MMX (+), SHA, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
eDRAM128 MBno data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Idle States+no data
FDI+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Xeon E3-1285 v4 and Ryzen 7 9700X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E3-1285 v4 and Ryzen 7 9700X are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E3-1285 v4 and Ryzen 7 9700X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR5
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth29.8 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel Iris Pro P6300AMD Radeon Graphics
Max video memory32 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHzno data
Execution Units48no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon E3-1285 v4 and Ryzen 7 9700X integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E3-1285 v4 and Ryzen 7 9700X.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes1624

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Xeon E3-1285 v4 4.92
Ryzen 7 9700X 23.33
+374%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Xeon E3-1285 v4 7808
Ryzen 7 9700X 37065
+375%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.92 23.33
Recency 2 June 2015 8 August 2024
Physical cores 4 8
Threads 8 16
Chip lithography 14 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 65 Watt

Ryzen 7 9700X has a 374.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 9 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, a 250% more advanced lithography process, and 46.2% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 7 9700X is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E3-1285 v4 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E3-1285 v4 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 7 9700X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E3-1285 v4 and Ryzen 7 9700X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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