Xeon D-1531 vs Core i7-5775C

Xeon D-1531

6 Cores12 Thrd45 WWMax: 2.7 GHz2015

Core i7-5775C

4 Cores8 Thrd65 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon D-1531

6 / 12

7,668

0.0%

7,688

+0.3%

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-1531 is positioned at rank 1004 and the Core i7-5775C is on rank 773, so the Core i7-5775C offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1531

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

55717%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

10520%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

9346%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

7220%

#539

Xeon Platinum 8280

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $2940

99%

#540

Xeon E7-8891 v3

MSRP: $6841|Avg: $418

85%

#541

Xeon E5-4669 v4

MSRP: $7007|Avg: $300

67%

#1004

Xeon D-1531

MSRP: $2057|Avg: $250

100%

#1005

Xeon 5130

MSRP: $316|Avg: $10

100%

#1007

Xeon E5-4640 v3

MSRP: $2859|Avg: $300

97%

#1008

Xeon E5440

MSRP: $690|Avg: $37

92%

#1009

Xeon E5-2643

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $50

90%

#1010

Xeon E5-2637

MSRP: $885|Avg: $40

90%

#1011

Xeon W3570

MSRP: $999|Avg: $15

88%

#1013

Xeon E5-4620

MSRP: $2141|Avg: $400

83%

#1014

Xeon E5-2680

MSRP: $3226|Avg: $40

77%

#1016

Xeon E5-4640

MSRP: $2725|Avg: N/A

69%

#1018

Xeon E5-4650

MSRP: $3616|Avg: $71

64%

#1019

Xeon E5-4650L

MSRP: $3616|Avg: N/A

63%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-5775C

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

14837%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

14019%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

10179%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

3066%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2429%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2125%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1217%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1201%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1094%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1094%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1081%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1052%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1037%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1033%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1024%

#291

Core i9-7900X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $188

100%

#773

Core i7-5775C

MSRP: $366|Avg: $150

100%

#775

Pentium G2140

MSRP: $100|Avg: $95

100%

#776

Core i7-4790T

MSRP: $303|Avg: $102

99%

#777

Core i5-2320

MSRP: $177|Avg: $22

99%

#778

Celeron E3500

MSRP: $62|Avg: $10

99%

#779

Pentium G2030

MSRP: $85|Avg: $85

99%

#780

Athlon II X2 260

MSRP: $60|Avg: $12

99%

#781

Athlon II X3 445

MSRP: $87|Avg: $15

99%

#783

Core i5-2310

MSRP: $177|Avg: $12

99%

#784

Core i5-5675C

MSRP: $276|Avg: $66

98%

#785

Core i5-2380P

MSRP: $177|Avg: $25

98%

#786

Core i5-4690

MSRP: $272|Avg: $120

98%

#787

FX-6120

MSRP: $188|Avg: $54

98%

#788

Core i7-6700TE

MSRP: $303|Avg: $175

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 ($250) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon D-1531 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon D-1531	Core i7-5775C
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($250)	✅ More affordable ($150)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-5775C ($150), 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 ($100 less, 40% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon D-1531	Core i7-5775C
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+67%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($250)	✅ More affordable ($150)

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.

Xeon D-1531 Benchmark Check

Core i7-5775C Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon D-1531 and Core i7-5775C

Xeon D-1531

The Xeon D-1531 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 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 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): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 7,668 points. Launch price was $348.

Core i7-5775C

The Core i7-5775C is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 May 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 7,688 points. Launch price was $366.

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Processing Power

The Xeon D-1531 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i7-5775C offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon D-1531 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the Xeon D-1531 versus 3.7 GHz on the Core i7-5775C — a 31.3% clock advantage for the Core i7-5775C (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). Both are built on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture using a 14 nm process. In PassMark, the Xeon D-1531 scores 7,668 against the Core i7-5775C's 7,688 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i7-5775C. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (per core) on the Xeon D-1531 vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i7-5775C.

Feature	Xeon D-1531	Core i7-5775C
Cores / Threads	6 / 12+50%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	2.7 GHz	3.7 GHz+37%
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	3.3 GHz+50%
L3 Cache	1.5 MB (per core)	6 MB (total)+300%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Broadwell (2015−2019)	Broadwell (2015−2019)
PassMark	7,668	7,688

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon D-1531 uses the FCBGA1667 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-5775C uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon D-1531	Core i7-5775C
Socket	FCBGA1667	LGA1150
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0

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Value Analysis

The Xeon D-1531 launched at $2057 MSRP, while the Core i7-5775C debuted at $366. At current prices ($250 vs $150), the Core i7-5775C is $100 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon D-1531 delivers 30.7 pts/$ vs 51.3 pts/$ for the Core i7-5775C — making the Core i7-5775C the 50.2% better value option.