Ryzen 5 1400 vs Xeon D-1531
Ryzen 5 1400
Xeon D-1531
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 Ryzen 5 1400 is positioned at rank 449 and the Xeon D-1531 is on rank 1004, so the Ryzen 5 1400 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 1400
Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1531
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 1400 | Xeon D-1531 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($91) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($250) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 1400 | Xeon D-1531 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+177%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($91) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($250) |
Performance Check
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 1400 and Xeon D-1531
Ryzen 5 1400
The Ryzen 5 1400 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 11 April 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 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. Passmark benchmark score: 7,731 points. Launch price was $169.
Xeon D-1531
The Xeon D-1531 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 6 cores and 12 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): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 7,668 points. Launch price was $348.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 1400 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon D-1531 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon D-1531 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 1400 versus 2.7 GHz on the Xeon D-1531 — a 23% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 1400 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Ryzen 5 1400 uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon D-1531 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 1400 scores 7,731 against the Xeon D-1531's 7,668 — a 0.8% lead for the Ryzen 5 1400. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 1400 vs 1.5 MB (per core) on the Xeon D-1531.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 1400 | Xeon D-1531 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 6 / 12+50% |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz+26% | 2.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+45% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total)+433% | 1.5 MB (per core) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Zen (2017−2020) | Broadwell (2015−2019) |
| PassMark | 7,731 | 7,668 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 1400 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon D-1531 uses FCBGA1667 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 1400 | Xeon D-1531 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | FCBGA1667 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 24 | — |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 5 1400 launched at $169 MSRP, while the Xeon D-1531 debuted at $2057. At current prices ($91 vs $250), the Ryzen 5 1400 is $159 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 1400 delivers 85.0 pts/$ vs 30.7 pts/$ for the Xeon D-1531 — making the Ryzen 5 1400 the 93.9% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 1400 | Xeon D-1531 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $169-92% | $2057 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $91-64% | $250 |
| Performance per Dollar | 85.0+177% | 30.7 |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2015 |
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