Ryzen 5 7530U
VS
Xeon D-1726

Ryzen 5 7530U vs Xeon D-1726

AMD

Ryzen 5 7530U

6 Cores12 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.5 GHz2023
VS
Intel

Xeon D-1726

6 Cores12 Thrd70 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2022

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 7530U

#15
Ryzen 5 220
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
122%
#18
Ryzen 5 8500G
MSRP: $179|Avg: $150
117%
#27
Core Ultra 7 265HX
MSRP: $450|Avg: N/A
106%
#30
Ryzen 5 7530U
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#31
Ryzen 5 230
MSRP: $200|Avg: $190
98%
#36
Core i5-11500B
MSRP: $185|Avg: $185
90%
#42
Ryzen 9 9955HX3D
MSRP: $749|Avg: N/A
86%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1726

#143
Xeon W-1350P
MSRP: $311|Avg: $250
102%
#145
Xeon 6511P
MSRP: $815|Avg: $815
101%
#149
Xeon D-1726
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#153
EPYC 7303P
MSRP: $594|Avg: $594
99%
#155
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
MSRP: $799|Avg: $999
98%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon D-1726 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightRyzen 5 7530UXeon D-1726
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Barcelo-U Refresh (2023) / 7 nm)
✨ Modern (Legacy / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen 5 7530U ($0), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($0 less, NaN% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightRyzen 5 7530UXeon D-1726
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 7530U and Xeon D-1726

AMD

Ryzen 5 7530U

The Ryzen 5 7530U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Barcelo-U Refresh (2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 15,378 points. Launch price was $299.

Intel

Xeon D-1726

The Xeon D-1726 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2227. Thermal design power (TDP): 70 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 15,511 points. Launch price was $800.

Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 5 7530U and Xeon D-1726 share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7530U versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon D-1726 — a 25% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7530U (base: 2 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Ryzen 5 7530U is built on the Barcelo-U Refresh (2023) architecture. In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 7530U scores 15,378 against the Xeon D-1726's 15,511 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon D-1726. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7530U vs 10 MB on the Xeon D-1726.

FeatureRyzen 5 7530UXeon D-1726
Cores / Threads
6 / 12
6 / 12
Boost Clock
4.5 GHz+29%
3.5 GHz
Base Clock
2 GHz
2.9 GHz+45%
L3 Cache
16 MB (total)+60%
10 MB
L2 Cache
512K (per core)
Process
7 nm-30%
10 nm
Architecture
Barcelo-U Refresh (2023)
PassMark
15,378
15,511
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 7530U uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon D-1726 uses FCBGA2227 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen 5 7530UXeon D-1726
Socket
FP6
FCBGA2227
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 4.0+33%