Ryzen 7 2700U vs Xeon D-1528
Ryzen 7 2700U
Xeon D-1528
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 7 2700U is positioned at rank 748 and the Xeon D-1528 is on rank 432, so the Xeon D-1528 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 2700U
Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1528
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 2700U | Xeon D-1528 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 2700U | Xeon D-1528 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 2700U and Xeon D-1528
Ryzen 7 2700U
The Ryzen 7 2700U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 26 October 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 6,850 points. Launch price was $149.
Xeon D-1528
The Xeon D-1528 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 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 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): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,823 points. Launch price was $320.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 7 2700U packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon D-1528 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon D-1528 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Ryzen 7 2700U versus 2.5 GHz on the Xeon D-1528 — a 41.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 2700U (base: 2.2 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Ryzen 7 2700U uses the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon D-1528 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 2700U scores 6,850 against the Xeon D-1528's 6,823 — a 0.4% lead for the Ryzen 7 2700U. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 2700U vs 1.5 MB (per core) on the Xeon D-1528.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 2700U | Xeon D-1528 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 6 / 12+50% |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz+52% | 2.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz+16% | 1.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total)+167% | 1.5 MB (per core) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Raven Ridge (2017−2019) | Broadwell (2015−2019) |
| PassMark | 6,850 | 6,823 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 2700U uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon D-1528 uses FCBGA1667 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 2700U | Xeon D-1528 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP5 | FCBGA1667 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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