Xeon D-1548 vs Ryzen 5 PRO 1500
Xeon D-1548
Ryzen 5 PRO 1500
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.
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-1548 is positioned at rank 316 and the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 is on rank 282, so the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1548
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 1500
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon D-1548 | Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon D-1548 | Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Xeon D-1548 and Ryzen 5 PRO 1500
Xeon D-1548
The Xeon D-1548 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 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, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 9,075 points. Launch price was $555.
Ryzen 5 PRO 1500
The Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 June 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 9,062 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Xeon D-1548 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon D-1548 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Xeon D-1548 versus 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 — a 34.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 (base: 2 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Xeon D-1548 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon D-1548 scores 9,075 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500's 9,062 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon D-1548. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (per core) on the Xeon D-1548 vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500.
| Feature | Xeon D-1548 | Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+100% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.7 GHz+42% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 3.5 GHz+75% |
| L3 Cache | 1.5 MB (per core) | 16 MB (total)+967% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512K (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Broadwell (2015−2019) | Zen (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 9,075 | 9,062 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon D-1548 uses the FCBGA1667 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon D-1548 | Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1667 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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