Ryzen 7 5700U
VS
Xeon Gold 5215

Ryzen 7 5700U vs Xeon Gold 5215

AMD

Ryzen 7 5700U

8 Cores16 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.3 GHz2021
VS
Intel

Xeon Gold 5215

10 Cores20 Thrd85 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2019

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 7 5700U

#27
Core Ultra 7 265HX
MSRP: $450|Avg: N/A
119%
#31
Ryzen 5 230
MSRP: $200|Avg: $190
111%
#36
Core i5-11500B
MSRP: $185|Avg: $185
101%
#38
Ryzen 7 5700U
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#42
Ryzen 9 9955HX3D
MSRP: $749|Avg: N/A
96%
#49
Core i9-12900HX
MSRP: $606|Avg: N/A
90%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 5215

#130
EPYC 9115
MSRP: $726|Avg: $726
106%
#131
EPYC 74F3
MSRP: $913|Avg: $824
105%
#143
Xeon W-1350P
MSRP: $311|Avg: $250
100%
#144
Xeon Gold 5215
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#145
Xeon 6511P
MSRP: $815|Avg: $815
100%
#153
EPYC 7303P
MSRP: $594|Avg: $594
97%
#155
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
MSRP: $799|Avg: $999
97%
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 Gold 5215 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightRyzen 7 5700UXeon Gold 5215
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021) / 7 nm)
✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen 7 5700U ($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 7 5700UXeon Gold 5215
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 7 5700U and Xeon Gold 5215

AMD

Ryzen 7 5700U

The Ryzen 7 5700U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 January 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 8 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: 15,511 points. Launch price was $299.

Intel

Xeon Gold 5215

The Xeon Gold 5215 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 13.75 MB. L2 cache: 10 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 85 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2667. Passmark benchmark score: 15,757 points. Launch price was $1,221.

Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 5700U packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon Gold 5215 offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Xeon Gold 5215 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5700U versus 3.4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5215 — a 23.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 5700U (base: 1.8 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Ryzen 7 5700U uses the Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon Gold 5215 uses Cascade Lake (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 5700U scores 15,511 against the Xeon Gold 5215's 15,757 — a 1.6% lead for the Xeon Gold 5215. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 5700U vs 13.75 MB on the Xeon Gold 5215.

FeatureRyzen 7 5700UXeon Gold 5215
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
10 / 20+25%
Boost Clock
4.3 GHz+26%
3.4 GHz
Base Clock
1.8 GHz
2.5 GHz+39%
L3 Cache
8 MB (total)
13.75 MB+72%
L2 Cache
512K (per core)
10 MB+1900%
Process
7 nm-50%
14 nm
Architecture
Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021)
Cascade Lake (2019−2020)
PassMark
15,511
15,757+2%
Cinebench R23 Multi
8,600
Geekbench 6 Single
1,200
Geekbench 6 Multi
6,000
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 5700U uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon Gold 5215 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen 7 5700UXeon Gold 5215
Socket
FP6
LGA3647
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed
LPDDR4x-4267
Max RAM Capacity
64 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
12
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 5700U) / not specified (Xeon Gold 5215). The Ryzen 7 5700U includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics (8 CUs)), while the Xeon Gold 5215 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 5700U targets Mainstream Laptop.

FeatureRyzen 7 5700UXeon Gold 5215
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Radeon Graphics (8 CUs)
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
AMD-V
Target Use
Mainstream Laptop