Xeon D-1540 vs Ryzen Z2

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon D-1540

8 / 16

10,037

0.0%

10,106

+0.7%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX

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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.

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-1540 is positioned at rank 260 and the Ryzen Z2 is on rank 115, so the Ryzen Z2 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-1540

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

4141%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

782%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

695%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

537%

#219

Xeon D-1733NT

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

99%

#220

Xeon 6520P

MSRP: $1295|Avg: $1295

98%

#221

Xeon Gold 6314U

MSRP: $2977|Avg: N/A

98%

#222

Xeon E-2478

MSRP: $568|Avg: $269

97%

#260

Xeon D-1540

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Z2

#31

Ryzen 5 230

MSRP: $200|Avg: $190

100%

#103

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

290%

#104

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

286%

#105

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

263%

#106

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

261%

#107

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

259%

#109

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

250%

#110

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

240%

#111

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

239%

#112

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

233%

#115

Ryzen Z2

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#126

Celeron N4000

MSRP: $107|Avg: $30

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen Z2 (2025) utilizes 4 nm technology and DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon D-1540	Ryzen Z2
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 (Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025) / 4 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon D-1540 (2015) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon D-1540	Ryzen Z2
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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon D-1540 and Ryzen Z2

Xeon D-1540

The Xeon D-1540 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 9 March 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 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. Passmark benchmark score: 10,037 points. Launch price was $581.

Ryzen Z2

The Ryzen Z2 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7/FP7r2/FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 8 MB + 16 MB. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 10,106 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon D-1540 and Ryzen Z2 share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Xeon D-1540 versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen Z2 — a 64.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen Z2 (base: 2 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Xeon D-1540 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen Z2 uses Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon D-1540 scores 10,037 against the Ryzen Z2's 10,106 — a 0.7% lead for the Ryzen Z2. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (per core) on the Xeon D-1540 vs 16 MB on the Ryzen Z2.

Feature	Xeon D-1540	Ryzen Z2
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	2.6 GHz	5.1 GHz+96%
Base Clock	2 GHz	3.3 GHz+65%
L3 Cache	1.5 MB (per core)	16 MB+967%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	8 MB+3100%
Process	14 nm	4 nm-71%
Architecture	Broadwell (2015−2019)	Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025)
PassMark	10,037	10,106

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon D-1540 uses the FCBGA1667 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen Z2 uses FP7/FP7r2/FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.