CPU
GPU
Ryzen 5 PRO 1500
Xeon E5-2670
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 E5-2670 is on rank 974, 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 E5-2670
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 | Xeon E5-2670 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($50) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($60) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 | Xeon E5-2670 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+22%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($50) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($60) |
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 E5-2670
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 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.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 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 PRO 1500 versus 3.3 GHz on the Xeon E5-2670 — a 11.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 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 PRO 1500 scores 9,062 against the Xeon E5-2670's 8,901 — a 1.8% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 vs 20480 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-2670.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 | Xeon 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 | 9,062+2% | 8,901 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2670 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 | Xeon E5-2670 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 384 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 4 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 40 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 5 PRO 1500) / VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E5-2670). Primary use case: Xeon E5-2670 targets Server.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 | Xeon E5-2670 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Server |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 launched at $189 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-2670 debuted at $1552. At current prices ($50 vs $60), the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 delivers 181.2 pts/$ vs 148.3 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-2670 — making the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 the 20% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 | Xeon E5-2670 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $189-88% | $1552 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-17% | $60 |
| Performance per Dollar | 181.2+22% | 148.3 |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2012 |
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