Ryzen 7 5700X3D vs Xeon Gold 5515+
Ryzen 7 5700X3D
Xeon Gold 5515+
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 5700X3D
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 5515+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 5700X3D | Xeon Gold 5515+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($249) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Vermeer (2020−2025) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Emerald Rapids (2023) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 5700X3D | Xeon Gold 5515+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($249) | ✅ 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 7 5700X3D and Xeon Gold 5515+
Ryzen 7 5700X3D
The Ryzen 7 5700X3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 96 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 26,303 points. Launch price was $249.
Xeon Gold 5515+
The Xeon Gold 5515+ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Emerald Rapids (2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 22.5 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 26,359 points. Launch price was $1,099.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 7 5700X3D and Xeon Gold 5515+ share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5700X3D versus 4.1 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5515+ — identical boost frequencies (base: 3 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Ryzen 7 5700X3D uses the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon Gold 5515+ uses Emerald Rapids (2023) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 5700X3D scores 26,303 against the Xeon Gold 5515+'s 26,359 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon Gold 5515+. L3 cache: 96 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 5700X3D vs 22.5 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 5515+.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 5700X3D | Xeon Gold 5515+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz | 4.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | 3.2 GHz+7% |
| L3 Cache | 96 MB (total)+327% | 22.5 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+300% |
| Process | 7 nm-30% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Vermeer (2020−2025) | Emerald Rapids (2023) |
| PassMark | 26,303 | 26,359 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 13,400 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,900 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 10,500 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 5700X3D uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 5515+ uses LGA4677 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 5700X3D | Xeon Gold 5515+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 24 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 5700X3D) / not specified (Xeon Gold 5515+). Primary use case: Ryzen 7 5700X3D targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 5700X3D rivals Intel Core i5-14600K.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 5700X3D | Xeon Gold 5515+ |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Gaming | — |
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