Ryzen 5 1500X vs Xeon D-1715TER
Ryzen 5 1500X
Xeon D-1715TER
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 1500X is positioned at rank 436 and the Xeon D-1715TER is on rank 314, so the Xeon D-1715TER offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 1500X
Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1715TER
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 1500X | Xeon D-1715TER |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($67) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 1500X | Xeon D-1715TER |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($67) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 1500X and Xeon D-1715TER
Ryzen 5 1500X
The Ryzen 5 1500X 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 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 16 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: 9,074 points. Launch price was $189.
Xeon D-1715TER
The Xeon D-1715TER is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2227. Thermal design power (TDP): 50 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 9,104 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 5 1500X and Xeon D-1715TER share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen 5 1500X versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon D-1715TER — a 5.6% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 1500X (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Ryzen 5 1500X uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon D-1715TER uses Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 1500X scores 9,074 against the Xeon D-1715TER's 9,104 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon D-1715TER. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 1500X vs 10 MB (total) on the Xeon D-1715TER.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 1500X | Xeon D-1715TER |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz+6% | 3.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+46% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total)+60% | 10 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Zen (2017−2020) | Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) |
| PassMark | 9,074 | 9,104 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 4,641 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,120 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 3,700 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 1500X uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon D-1715TER uses FCBGA2227 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 1500X | Xeon D-1715TER |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | FCBGA2227 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 1500X) / not specified (Xeon D-1715TER). Primary use case: Ryzen 5 1500X targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 1500X rivals Core i5-7500.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 1500X | Xeon D-1715TER |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Gaming | — |
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