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Ryzen 5 1500X vs Xeon E5-2670

CPUCPUGPUGPU
AMD

Ryzen 5 1500X

4 Cores8 Thrd65 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2017
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Intel

Xeon E5-2670

8 Cores16 Thrd115 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2012
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Ryzen 5 1500X vs Xeon E5-2670 Performance Spectrum

Ryzen 5 1500X
4 / 8
9,074
+1.9%
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brand logoRyzen Embedded V1807B
brand logoRyzen Threadripper 1950X
brand logoRyzen 9 PRO 7945
brand logoRyzen 9 9950X
brand logoRyzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX
Xeon E5-2670
8 / 16
8,901
0.0%
brand logoCore i5-3570K
brand logoCore i7-3940XM
brand logoCore i3-8350K
brand logoCore i7-9850HL
brand logoCore i9-13900H
brand logoCore i7-13700KF
brand logoXeon w9-3475X
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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.

Ryzen 5 1500X vs Xeon E5-2670 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with GeForce RTX 5090 to isolate CPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080P
Ryzen 5 1500X
low182 FPS
medium156 FPS
high127 FPS
ultra99 FPS
1080P
Xeon E5-2670
low157 FPS
medium138 FPS
high109 FPS
ultra90 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080P
Ryzen 5 1500X
low225 FPS
medium194 FPS
high178 FPS
ultra138 FPS
1080P
Xeon E5-2670
low223 FPS
medium223 FPS
high223 FPS
ultra206 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080P
Ryzen 5 1500X
low227 FPS
medium227 FPS
high227 FPS
ultra227 FPS
1080P
Xeon E5-2670
low223 FPS
medium223 FPS
high223 FPS
ultra223 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080P
Ryzen 5 1500X
low227 FPS
medium227 FPS
high227 FPS
ultra227 FPS
1080P
Xeon E5-2670
low223 FPS
medium223 FPS
high223 FPS
ultra223 FPS
Among Us

Among Us

1080P
Ryzen 5 1500X
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
1080P
Xeon E5-2670
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra59 FPS
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

1080P
Ryzen 5 1500X
low227 FPS
medium227 FPS
high227 FPS
ultra215 FPS
1080P
Xeon E5-2670
low223 FPS
medium223 FPS
high223 FPS
ultra223 FPS
ARC Raiders

ARC Raiders

1080P
Ryzen 5 1500X
low227 FPS
medium193 FPS
high164 FPS
ultra143 FPS
1080P
Xeon E5-2670
low223 FPS
medium223 FPS
high192 FPS
ultra172 FPS
Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur's Gate 3

1080P
Ryzen 5 1500X
low192 FPS
medium168 FPS
high135 FPS
ultra107 FPS
1080P
Xeon E5-2670
low223 FPS
medium221 FPS
high169 FPS
ultra130 FPS
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

1080P
Ryzen 5 1500X
low227 FPS
medium227 FPS
high210 FPS
ultra179 FPS
1080P
Xeon E5-2670
low223 FPS
medium223 FPS
high208 FPS
ultra171 FPS
Call of Duty: Warzone

Call of Duty: Warzone

1080P
Ryzen 5 1500X
low202 FPS
medium175 FPS
high144 FPS
ultra131 FPS
1080P
Xeon E5-2670
low190 FPS
medium164 FPS
high136 FPS
ultra121 FPS
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Ryzen 5 1500X vs Xeon E5-2670: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

Ryzen 5 1500X

2017

Why buy it

  • ✅Costs $1,363 less on MSRP ($189 MSRP vs $1,552 MSRP).
  • ✅Delivers 737.1% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 48.0 vs 5.7 PassMark/$ ($189 MSRP vs $1,552 MSRP).
  • ✅Draws 65W instead of 115W, a 50W reduction.
  • ✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Xeon E5-2670.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 20 MB).
  • ❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E5-2670, which brings 8 cores / 16 threads and 40 PCIe lanes.

Xeon E5-2670

2012

Why buy it

  • ✅+25% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 16 MB).
  • ✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 8 cores / 16 threads, plus 40 PCIe lanes vs 20.
  • ✅100% more PCIe lanes (40 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower PassMark (8,901 vs 9,074).
  • ❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 5.7 vs 48.0 PassMark/$ ($1,552 MSRP vs $189 MSRP).
  • ❌76.9% higher power demand at 115W vs 65W.
  • ❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 5 1500X.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 1500X better than Xeon E5-2670?
Not really, because they are built for different jobs. Xeon E5-2670 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 5 1500X is the more practical desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and everyday use.
Which one is better for gaming?
If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 5 1500X is the better pick. According to our tests, it delivers 1.2% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.
Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?
For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 1500X is the stronger fit. You are getting 1.9% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads.
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?
Ryzen 5 1500X is the better buy right now. Ryzen 5 1500X comes in $1,363 cheaper on MSRP at $189 MSRP versus $1,552 MSRP, and it still gives you a 1.2% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 737.1% better value on MSRP (48.0 vs 5.7 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
Ryzen 5 1500X makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2017 vs 2012) and more multi-core headroom with 4 cores / 8 threads instead of 8/16. That extra compute headroom is more likely to matter as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Ryzen 5 1500X vs Xeon E5-2670 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

AMD

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.

Intel

Xeon E5-2670

The Xeon E5-2670 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 6 March 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 20480 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 115 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 8,901 points. Launch price was $145.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 1500X packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-2670 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E5-2670 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen 5 1500X versus 3.3 GHz on the Xeon E5-2670 — a 11.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 1500X (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Ryzen 5 1500X uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E5-2670 uses Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 1500X scores 9,074 against the Xeon E5-2670's 8,901 — a 1.9% lead for the Ryzen 5 1500X. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 1500X vs 20480 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-2670.

FeatureRyzen 5 1500XXeon E5-2670
Cores / Threads
4 / 8
8 / 16+100%
Boost Clock
3.7 GHz+12%
3.3 GHz
Base Clock
3.5 GHz+35%
2.6 GHz
L3 Cache
16 MB (total)
20480 kB (total)+25%
L2 Cache
512K (per core)+100%
256 kB (per core)
Process
14 nm-56%
32 nm
Architecture
Zen (2017−2020)
Sandy Bridge-EP (2012)
PassMark
9,074+2%
8,901
Cinebench R23 Multi
4,641
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Geekbench 6 Single
1,120
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Geekbench 6 Multi
3,700
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 1500X uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2670 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2666 on the Ryzen 5 1500X versus DDR3-1600 on the Xeon E5-2670 — the Ryzen 5 1500X supports 66.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon E5-2670 supports up to 384 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 500% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen 5 1500X) vs 4 (Xeon E5-2670). PCIe lanes: 20 (Ryzen 5 1500X) vs 40 (Xeon E5-2670) — the Xeon E5-2670 offers 20 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: A320,B350,X370,B450,X470 (Ryzen 5 1500X) and Intel X79,Intel C602 (Xeon E5-2670).

FeatureRyzen 5 1500XXeon E5-2670
Socket
AM4
LGA2011
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0+50%
PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR4-2666+67%
DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity
64 GB
384 GB+500%
RAM Channels
2
4+100%
ECC Support
Yes
Yes
PCIe Lanes
20
40+100%
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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 5 1500X has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 1500X) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E5-2670). Primary use case: Ryzen 5 1500X targets Gaming, Xeon E5-2670 targets Server. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 1500X rivals Core i5-7500.

FeatureRyzen 5 1500XXeon E5-2670
Integrated GPU
No
No
Unlocked
Yes
No
AVX-512
No
No
Virtualization
AMD-V
VT-x, VT-d
Target Use
Gaming
Server
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Value Analysis

At launch, the Ryzen 5 1500X was priced at $189, while the Xeon E5-2670 came in at $1552. On launch pricing ($189 vs $1552), Ryzen 5 1500X was $1363 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 1500X delivers 48.0 pts/$ vs 5.7 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-2670 — making the Ryzen 5 1500X the 157.3% better value option.

FeatureRyzen 5 1500XXeon E5-2670
MSRP
$189-88%
$1552
Performance per Dollar
48.0+742%
5.7
Release Date
2017
2012
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