Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 vs Xeon D-1548
Ryzen 5 PRO 1500
Xeon D-1548
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 PRO 1500 is positioned at rank 282 and the Xeon D-1548 is on rank 316, so the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 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 PRO 1500
Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1548
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 | Xeon D-1548 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 | Xeon D-1548 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) | ✅ 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 PRO 1500 and Xeon D-1548
Ryzen 5 PRO 1500
The Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 June 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 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 9,062 points. Launch price was $149.
Xeon D-1548
The Xeon D-1548 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 November 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 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): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 9,075 points. Launch price was $555.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon D-1548 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon D-1548 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 versus 2.6 GHz on the Xeon D-1548 — a 34.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon D-1548 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 scores 9,062 against the Xeon D-1548's 9,075 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon D-1548. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 vs 1.5 MB (per core) on the Xeon D-1548.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 | Xeon D-1548 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 8 / 16+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz+42% | 2.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+75% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total)+967% | 1.5 MB (per core) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Zen (2017−2020) | Broadwell (2015−2019) |
| PassMark | 9,062 | 9,075 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon D-1548 uses FCBGA1667 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 | Xeon D-1548 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | FCBGA1667 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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