CPU
GPU
Xeon D-1528
Ryzen 5 3500U
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 Xeon D-1528 is positioned at rank 432 and the Ryzen 5 3500U is on rank 614, 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 Xeon D-1528
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 3500U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon D-1528 | Ryzen 5 3500U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon D-1528 | Ryzen 5 3500U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Xeon D-1528 and Ryzen 5 3500U
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.
Ryzen 5 3500U
The Ryzen 5 3500U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 6,836 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Xeon D-1528 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 5 3500U offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon D-1528 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the Xeon D-1528 versus 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen 5 3500U — a 38.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 3500U (base: 1.9 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Xeon D-1528 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 3500U uses Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon D-1528 scores 6,823 against the Ryzen 5 3500U's 6,836 — a 0.2% lead for the Ryzen 5 3500U. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (per core) on the Xeon D-1528 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 3500U.
| Feature | Xeon D-1528 | Ryzen 5 3500U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12+50% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.7 GHz+48% |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz | 2.1 GHz+11% |
| L3 Cache | 1.5 MB (per core) | 4 MB (total)+167% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512K (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 12 nm-14% |
| Architecture | Broadwell (2015−2019) | Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 6,823 | 6,836 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 3,545 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 876 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,898 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon D-1528 uses the FCBGA1667 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 3500U uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon D-1528 | Ryzen 5 3500U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1667 | FP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 12 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon D-1528) / AMD-V (Ryzen 5 3500U). The Ryzen 5 3500U includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 8), while the Xeon D-1528 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 3500U targets Budget. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 3500U rivals Core i5-10210U.
| Feature | Xeon D-1528 | Ryzen 5 3500U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon Vega 8 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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