CPU
GPU
Ryzen 7 1700
Xeon D-1733NT
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
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Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 1700
Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1733NT
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 1700 | Xeon D-1733NT |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($185) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 1700 | Xeon D-1733NT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+61%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($185) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) |
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 7 1700 and Xeon D-1733NT
Ryzen 7 1700
The Ryzen 7 1700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2 March 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 16384 kB. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 14,772 points. Launch price was $329.
Xeon D-1733NT
The Xeon D-1733NT is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2227. Thermal design power (TDP): 53 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 14,849 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 7 1700 and Xeon D-1733NT share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen 7 1700 versus 3.1 GHz on the Xeon D-1733NT — a 17.6% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 1700 (base: 3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Ryzen 7 1700 is built on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 1700 scores 14,772 against the Xeon D-1733NT's 14,849 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon D-1733NT. L3 cache: 16384 kB on the Ryzen 7 1700 vs 15 MB on the Xeon D-1733NT.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 1700 | Xeon D-1733NT |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz+19% | 3.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+50% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16384 kB+7% | 15 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4096 kB | — |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Zen (2017−2020) | — |
| PassMark | 14,772 | 14,849 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 8,065 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 5,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 1700 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon D-1733NT uses FCBGA2227 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 1700 | Xeon D-1733NT |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | FCBGA2227 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 24 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 1700) / not specified (Xeon D-1733NT). Primary use case: Ryzen 7 1700 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 1700 rivals Core i7-7700K.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 1700 | Xeon D-1733NT |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Workstation | — |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 7 1700 launched at $140 MSRP, while the Xeon D-1733NT debuted at $300. At current prices ($185 vs $300), the Ryzen 7 1700 is $115 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 1700 delivers 79.8 pts/$ vs 49.5 pts/$ for the Xeon D-1733NT — making the Ryzen 7 1700 the 46.9% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 1700 | Xeon D-1733NT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $140-53% | $300 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $185-38% | $300 |
| Performance per Dollar | 79.8+61% | 49.5 |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2022 |
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