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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon E3-1270 v5 vs Xeon E3-1265L v3

The Xeon E3-1270 v5 is slightly faster than the Xeon E3-1265L v3 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 14% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 2 years and 5 months newer
  • Available for $339

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Xeon E3-1270 v5 ranks 9 points higher.

Base Frequencyhelp

Xeon E3-1270 v5 has a 44% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Xeon E3-1270 v5 boosts 8% higher.

TDPhelp

Xeon E3-1265L v3 draws 35W less power.

LGA1151
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LGA1150
Skylake-DT
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Haswell-WS
Server/Workstation
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Server/Workstation
No Integrated Graphics
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Intel HD (Haswell)
2133 MHz (DDR3), 2133 MHz (DDR4)
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DDR3, DDR4
Not Overclockable
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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon E3-1270 v5 or Xeon E3-1265L v3?expand_more
The Xeon E3-1270 v5. It's 30% faster than the Xeon E3-1265L v3 on average across 100+ games, scoring 39/100 vs 30/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Xeon E3-1270 v5 than Xeon E3-1265L v3?expand_more
30% 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 v5 or Xeon E3-1265L v3?expand_more
The Xeon E3-1270 v5 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Xeon E3-1270 v5 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 39/100 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 v5 and Xeon E3-1265L v3?expand_more
Performance: Xeon E3-1270 v5 scores 39/100, Xeon E3-1265L v3 scores 30/100. 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 v5 or Xeon E3-1265L v3 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 v5 or Xeon E3-1265L v3?expand_more
The Xeon E3-1270 v5 is the stronger pick at 39/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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