Ryzen 5 1500X vs Xeon E3-1275 v6
Ryzen 5 1500X
Xeon E3-1275 v6
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 E3-1275 v6 is on rank 471, so the Ryzen 5 1500X 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 1500X
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1275 v6
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 1500X | Xeon E3-1275 v6 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($67) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($142) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 1500X | Xeon E3-1275 v6 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+109%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($67) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($142) |
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 E3-1275 v6
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 E3-1275 v6
The Xeon E3-1275 v6 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 28 March 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 73 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400, DDR3L-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 9,202 points. Launch price was $339.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 5 1500X and Xeon E3-1275 v6 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen 5 1500X versus 4.2 GHz on the Xeon E3-1275 v6 — a 12.7% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1275 v6 (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Ryzen 5 1500X uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E3-1275 v6 uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 1500X scores 9,074 against the Xeon E3-1275 v6's 9,202 — a 1.4% lead for the Xeon E3-1275 v6. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 1500X vs 8 MB on the Xeon E3-1275 v6.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 1500X | Xeon E3-1275 v6 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 4.2 GHz+14% |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.8 GHz+9% |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total)+100% | 8 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 1 MB+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Zen (2017−2020) | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 9,074 | 9,202+1% |
| 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 E3-1275 v6 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 1500X | Xeon E3-1275 v6 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1151 |
| 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 | 20 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 1500X) / not specified (Xeon E3-1275 v6). Primary use case: Ryzen 5 1500X targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 1500X rivals Core i5-7500.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 1500X | Xeon E3-1275 v6 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Gaming | — |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 5 1500X launched at $189 MSRP, while the Xeon E3-1275 v6 debuted at $499. At current prices ($67 vs $142), the Ryzen 5 1500X is $75 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 1500X delivers 135.4 pts/$ vs 64.8 pts/$ for the Xeon E3-1275 v6 — making the Ryzen 5 1500X the 70.5% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 1500X | Xeon E3-1275 v6 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $189-62% | $499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $67-53% | $142 |
| Performance per Dollar | 135.4+109% | 64.8 |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2017 |
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