Core i5-5575R
VS
Xeon D-1527

Core i5-5575R vs Xeon D-1527

Intel

Core i5-5575R

4 Cores4 Thrd65 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2015
VS
Intel

Xeon D-1527

4 Cores8 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.7 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i5-5575R is positioned at rank 813 and the Xeon D-1527 is on rank 545, so the Xeon D-1527 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-5575R

#1
Ryzen 9 7950X
MSRP: $194|Avg: $20
16278%
#2
Core i9-10900T
MSRP: $120|Avg: $5
15381%
#3
Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
MSRP: $423|Avg: $5
11168%
#4
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85
3364%
#5
Ryzen 9 9950X
MSRP: $649|Avg: $129
2665%
#6
Ryzen 5 8400F
MSRP: $303|Avg: $55
2331%
#7
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
MSRP: $299|Avg: $60
1335%
#8
Ryzen 5 2600X
MSRP: $229|Avg: $55
1318%
#9
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
1200%
#10
Core Ultra 5 245KF
MSRP: $294|Avg: $189
1200%
#11
Ryzen 5 5500
MSRP: $159|Avg: $85
1186%
#12
Ryzen 5 3600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $80
1154%
#13
Core i3-9100E
MSRP: $202|Avg: $30
1138%
#14
Core Ultra 5 245K
MSRP: $319|Avg: $200
1134%
#15
Core i3-8300T
MSRP: $138|Avg: $25
1123%
#813
Core i5-5575R
MSRP: $265|Avg: $50
100%
#815
Core i3-3210
MSRP: $117|Avg: $25
99%
#816
Celeron G3900E
MSRP: $107|Avg: $35
99%
#817
Athlon II X3 435
MSRP: $87|Avg: $15
99%
#818
Core i7-6822EQ
MSRP: $294|Avg: $190
99%
#819
Athlon II X4 645
MSRP: $126|Avg: $20
98%
#820
Core i5-7400
MSRP: $294|Avg: $70
97%
#821
Pentium E5800
MSRP: $64|Avg: $15
97%
#822
Core i7-6820EQ
MSRP: $378|Avg: $344
97%
#823
A6-9500
MSRP: $101|Avg: $25
97%
#824
Pentium G2120T
MSRP: $87|Avg: $10
97%
#825
Athlon II X2 270
MSRP: $72|Avg: $15
97%
#827
Core i7-6850K
MSRP: $617|Avg: $80
96%
#828
Core i5-2500K
MSRP: $225|Avg: $35
96%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1527

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
8090%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
1527%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
1357%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
1048%
#332
Xeon W-2235
MSRP: $555|Avg: $350
100%
#333
Xeon Gold 5317
MSRP: $1088|Avg: $1100
98%
#334
Xeon W-2275
MSRP: $1112|Avg: $500
98%
#335
Xeon Gold 6430
MSRP: $2128|Avg: $1850
97%
#336
Xeon Gold 6421N
MSRP: $2368|Avg: $2427
97%
#337
EPYC 7F72
MSRP: $2131|Avg: $2131
97%
#338
Xeon W-2265
MSRP: $1039|Avg: $663
96%
#545
Xeon D-1527
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#547
Xeon E3-1240 v2
MSRP: $250|Avg: $150
99%
#548
Xeon E3-1220 v3
MSRP: $203|Avg: $89
99%
#551
Xeon W-2102
MSRP: $202|Avg: $286
98%
#553
Xeon E3-1265L v2
MSRP: $265|Avg: N/A
98%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon D-1527 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightCore i5-5575RXeon D-1527
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($50)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-5575R ($50), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($50 less, Infinity% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightCore i5-5575RXeon D-1527
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($50)
More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-5575R and Xeon D-1527

Intel

Core i5-5575R

The Core i5-5575R is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 May 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1364. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 5,074 points. Launch price was $149.

Intel

Xeon D-1527

The Xeon D-1527 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 November 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (per core). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1667. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,137 points. Launch price was $213.

Processing Power

The Core i5-5575R packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Xeon D-1527's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Core i5-5575R versus 2.7 GHz on the Xeon D-1527 — a 20% clock advantage for the Core i5-5575R (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). Both are built on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture using a 14 nm process. In PassMark, the Core i5-5575R scores 5,074 against the Xeon D-1527's 5,137 — a 1.2% lead for the Xeon D-1527. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Core i5-5575R vs 1.5 MB (per core) on the Xeon D-1527.

FeatureCore i5-5575RXeon D-1527
Cores / Threads
4 / 4
4 / 8
Boost Clock
3.3 GHz+22%
2.7 GHz
Base Clock
2.8 GHz+27%
2.2 GHz
L3 Cache
4 MB (total)+167%
1.5 MB (per core)
L2 Cache
256K (per core)
256K (per core)
Process
14 nm
14 nm
Architecture
Broadwell (2015−2019)
Broadwell (2015−2019)
PassMark
5,074
5,137+1%
Geekbench 6 Single
1,081
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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-5575R uses the BGA1364 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon D-1527 uses FCBGA1667 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCore i5-5575RXeon D-1527
Socket
BGA1364
FCBGA1667
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR3L-1866
Max RAM Capacity
32 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
16
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-5575R) / not specified (Xeon D-1527). The Core i5-5575R includes integrated graphics (Iris Pro Graphics 6200), while the Xeon D-1527 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-5575R targets All-in-One Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-5575R rivals A10-7870K.

FeatureCore i5-5575RXeon D-1527
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Iris Pro Graphics 6200
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use
All-in-One Desktop