Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U vs Xeon D-1521

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U

4 / 4

5,639

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Xeon D-1521

4 / 8

5,703

+1.1%

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1521

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

7251%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1369%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1216%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

940%

#312

EPYC 7643P

MSRP: $2722|Avg: $2722

99%

#313

Xeon w5-3435X

MSRP: $1589|Avg: $163

99%

#314

Xeon Gold 6312U

MSRP: $1645|Avg: N/A

99%

#315

EPYC 7443

MSRP: $2010|Avg: $1800

98%

#316

Xeon Gold 6416H

MSRP: $1845|Avg: N/A

98%

#318

EPYC 7343

MSRP: $1565|Avg: $1350

97%

#319

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $225

97%

#320

EPYC 7413

MSRP: $1825|Avg: $450

97%

#505

Xeon D-1521

MSRP: $199|Avg: $241

100%

#513

Xeon E3-1220 v5

MSRP: $203|Avg: $100

98%

#515

Xeon X5690

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U (2018) utilizes 14 nm technology and **DDR4 Dual-channel**, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U	Xeon D-1521
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($241)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon D-1521 (2015) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4, DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U	Xeon D-1521
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($241)

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.

Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U Benchmark Check

Xeon D-1521 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U and Xeon D-1521

Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U

The Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 5,639 points. Launch price was $149.

Xeon D-1521

The Xeon D-1521 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 2.4 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): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,703 points. Launch price was $199.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Xeon D-1521's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U versus 2.7 GHz on the Xeon D-1521 — a 23% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U (base: 2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U uses the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon D-1521 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U scores 5,639 against the Xeon D-1521's 5,703 — a 1.1% lead for the Xeon D-1521. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U vs 1.5 MB (per core) on the Xeon D-1521.

Feature	Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U	Xeon D-1521
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.4 GHz+26%	2.7 GHz
Base Clock	2 GHz	2.4 GHz+20%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)+167%	1.5 MB (per core)
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)+100%	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Raven Ridge (2017−2019)	Broadwell (2015−2019)
PassMark	5,639	5,703+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon D-1521 uses FCBGA1667 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.