Ryzen 5 4500U vs Xeon D-1567

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Ryzen 5 4500U

2020

Why buy it

✅+433.3% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 1.5 MB).
✅Draws 15W instead of 65W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon D-1567, which brings 12 cores / 24 threads.

Xeon D-1567

2016

Why buy it

✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 12 cores / 24 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (10,447 vs 10,692).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (1.5 MB vs 8 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $2,702 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 4500U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌333.3% higher power demand at 65W vs 15W.

Ryzen 5 4500U

2020

Xeon D-1567

2016

Why buy it

✅+433.3% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 1.5 MB).
✅Draws 15W instead of 65W, a 50W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 12 cores / 24 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon D-1567, which brings 12 cores / 24 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (10,447 vs 10,692).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (1.5 MB vs 8 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $2,702 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 4500U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌333.3% higher power demand at 65W vs 15W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 4500U better than Xeon D-1567?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon D-1567 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 5 4500U is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 5 4500U is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 2.3% more average FPS across 2 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 4500U is the better fit. You are getting 2.3% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 6 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 433.3% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 1.5 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen 5 4500U is the smarter buy by a wide margin for any fresh desktop build. Ryzen 5 4500U is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $2,702 MSRP, and it gives you a 2.3% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data. Xeon D-1567 only looks good on raw value math because it is a cheap legacy laptop CPU, not because it is a serious desktop gaming option. It simply cannot keep up with modern games, especially when the gap is already 2.3% in the shared gaming data.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 5 4500U is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2020 vs 2016), 433.3% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 1.5 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 6 cores / 6 threads instead of 12/24. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Games Benchmarks

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 5 4500U Benchmark Check

Xeon D-1567 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 4500U	Xeon D-1567
1080p
low	169 FPS	158 FPS
medium	138 FPS	136 FPS
high	110 FPS	110 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	90 FPS
1440p
low	146 FPS	133 FPS
medium	118 FPS	112 FPS
high	92 FPS	89 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	72 FPS
4K
low	68 FPS	62 FPS
medium	59 FPS	56 FPS
high	46 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	34 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 4500U	Xeon D-1567
1080p
low	254 FPS	126 FPS
medium	213 FPS	114 FPS
high	186 FPS	107 FPS
ultra	147 FPS	86 FPS
1440p
low	215 FPS	110 FPS
medium	185 FPS	100 FPS
high	164 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	180 FPS	86 FPS
medium	160 FPS	81 FPS
high	139 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	55 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 5 4500U	Xeon D-1567
1080p
low	267 FPS	261 FPS
medium	267 FPS	261 FPS
high	267 FPS	261 FPS
ultra	267 FPS	261 FPS
1440p
low	267 FPS	261 FPS
medium	267 FPS	261 FPS
high	267 FPS	261 FPS
ultra	263 FPS	261 FPS
4K
low	267 FPS	261 FPS
medium	238 FPS	261 FPS
high	199 FPS	261 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	261 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 5 4500U	Xeon D-1567
1080p
low	267 FPS	261 FPS
medium	267 FPS	261 FPS
high	267 FPS	261 FPS
ultra	267 FPS	261 FPS
1440p
low	267 FPS	261 FPS
medium	267 FPS	261 FPS
high	267 FPS	261 FPS
ultra	267 FPS	261 FPS
4K
low	267 FPS	261 FPS
medium	267 FPS	261 FPS
high	267 FPS	261 FPS
ultra	267 FPS	261 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 4500U and Xeon D-1567

Ryzen 5 4500U

The Ryzen 5 4500U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 10,692 points. Launch price was $149.

Xeon D-1567

The Xeon D-1567 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 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): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 10,447 points. Launch price was $1,069.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 4500U packs 6 cores / 6 threads, while the Xeon D-1567 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Xeon D-1567 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 4500U versus 2.7 GHz on the Xeon D-1567 — a 38.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 4500U (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Ryzen 5 4500U uses the Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon D-1567 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 4500U scores 10,692 against the Xeon D-1567's 10,447 — a 2.3% lead for the Ryzen 5 4500U. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 4500U vs 1.5 MB (per core) on the Xeon D-1567.

Feature	Ryzen 5 4500U	Xeon D-1567
Cores / Threads	6 / 6	12 / 24+100%
Boost Clock	4 GHz+48%	2.7 GHz
Base Clock	2.3 GHz+10%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)+433%	1.5 MB (per core)
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)+100%	256K (per core)
Process	7 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021)	Broadwell (2015−2019)
PassMark	10,692+2%	10,447

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 4500U uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon D-1567 uses FCBGA1667 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.