Xeon D-1581
VS
Ryzen 7 4700U

Xeon D-1581 vs Ryzen 7 4700U

Intel

Xeon D-1581

16 Cores32 Thrd65 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2016
VS
AMD

Ryzen 7 4700U

8 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2020

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.

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-1581

#269
Xeon Silver 4416+
MSRP: $1186|Avg: $1176
113%
#270
Xeon E-2176G
MSRP: $367|Avg: $405
112%
#271
EPYC 7401
MSRP: $1500|Avg: $450
112%
#274
EPYC 7313
MSRP: $1083|Avg: $764
109%
#275
Xeon w5-2455X
MSRP: $1039|Avg: $1049
108%
#276
Xeon w3-2425
MSRP: $529|Avg: $529
108%
#278
Xeon Gold 5416S
MSRP: $1445|Avg: N/A
106%
#279
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
MSRP: $1149|Avg: $1130
106%
#281
EPYC 7402P
MSRP: $1280|Avg: $1090
104%
#282
Xeon w5-3525
MSRP: $1339|Avg: $1392
103%
#283
Xeon W-1290T
MSRP: $546|Avg: $494
102%
#284
Xeon D-1581
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
100%
#285
Xeon w5-3535X
MSRP: $1699|Avg: N/A
99%
#286
Xeon w5-2465X
MSRP: $1389|Avg: $1499
99%
#287
EPYC 9355P
MSRP: $2998|Avg: $3026
99%
#288
Xeon w7-2595X
MSRP: $2039|Avg: $1600
98%
#289
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX
MSRP: $2899|Avg: $2699.99
98%
#290
Xeon Gold 5420+
MSRP: $1848|Avg: $1848
96%
#292
Xeon w7-2575X
MSRP: $1689|Avg: $1860
95%
#294
Xeon Gold 6444Y
MSRP: $3622|Avg: N/A
94%
#295
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX
MSRP: $2649|Avg: $2782
94%
#296
Xeon Platinum 8380
MSRP: $2010|Avg: $965
94%
#297
EPYC 7453
MSRP: $1570|Avg: $1253
94%
#298
Xeon Gold 5418Y
MSRP: $1483|Avg: N/A
93%
#299
Xeon w5-3425
MSRP: $1189|Avg: $1189
92%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 4700U

#176
Core i9-13900HK
MSRP: $697|Avg: N/A
119%
#178
Core i7-1360P
MSRP: $480|Avg: $280
117%
#179
Core i7-1260P
MSRP: $432|Avg: $432
117%
#184
Core Ultra 7 266V
MSRP: $520|Avg: $520
113%
#185
Ryzen 7 5825C
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
111%
#187
Core Ultra 9 288V
MSRP: $600|Avg: $600
103%
#188
Core i7-10870H
MSRP: $417|Avg: N/A
103%
#190
Ryzen 7 4700U
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
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 7 4700U (2020) utilizes 7 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightXeon D-1581Ryzen 7 4700U
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($400)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)
✨ Modern (Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon D-1581 (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4, DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightXeon D-1581Ryzen 7 4700U
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($400)
More affordable ($0)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon D-1581 and Ryzen 7 4700U

Intel

Xeon D-1581

The Xeon D-1581 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 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): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 13,173 points. Launch price was $800.

AMD

Ryzen 7 4700U

The Ryzen 7 4700U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 13,174 points. Launch price was $149.

Processing Power

The Xeon D-1581 packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Ryzen 7 4700U offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon D-1581 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Xeon D-1581 versus 4.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 4700U — a 52.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 4700U (base: 1.8 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Xeon D-1581 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 4700U uses Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon D-1581 scores 13,173 against the Ryzen 7 4700U's 13,174 — a 0% lead for the Ryzen 7 4700U. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (per core) on the Xeon D-1581 vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 4700U.

FeatureXeon D-1581Ryzen 7 4700U
Cores / Threads
16 / 32+100%
8 / 8
Boost Clock
2.4 GHz
4.1 GHz+71%
Base Clock
1.8 GHz
2 GHz+11%
L3 Cache
1.5 MB (per core)
8 MB (total)+433%
L2 Cache
256K (per core)
512 kB (per core)+100%
Process
14 nm
7 nm-50%
Architecture
Broadwell (2015−2019)
Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021)
PassMark
13,173
13,174
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon D-1581 uses the FCBGA1667 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 4700U uses FP6 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon D-1581Ryzen 7 4700U
Socket
FCBGA1667
FP6
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0