Xeon D-1715TER vs Ryzen 5 7520U
Xeon D-1715TER
Ryzen 5 7520U
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. The Xeon D-1715TER is positioned at rank #314 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1715TER
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon D-1715TER | Ryzen 5 7520U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Mendocino-U (Zen 2) (2022) / 6 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon D-1715TER | Ryzen 5 7520U |
|---|---|---|
| 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-1715TER and Ryzen 5 7520U
Xeon D-1715TER
The Xeon D-1715TER is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2227. Thermal design power (TDP): 50 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 9,104 points. Launch price was $800.
Ryzen 5 7520U
The Ryzen 5 7520U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Mendocino-U (Zen 2) (2022) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FT6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 9,063 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon D-1715TER and Ryzen 5 7520U share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Xeon D-1715TER versus 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7520U — a 20.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7520U (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Xeon D-1715TER uses the Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen 5 7520U uses Mendocino-U (Zen 2) (2022) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon D-1715TER scores 9,104 against the Ryzen 5 7520U's 9,063 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon D-1715TER. L3 cache: 10 MB (total) on the Xeon D-1715TER vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7520U.
| Feature | Xeon D-1715TER | Ryzen 5 7520U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz | 4.3 GHz+23% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.8 GHz+17% |
| L3 Cache | 10 MB (total)+150% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | 6 nm-40% |
| Architecture | Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) | Mendocino-U (Zen 2) (2022) |
| PassMark | 9,104 | 9,063 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 4,527 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 797 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 2,744 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon D-1715TER uses the FCBGA2227 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 7520U uses FT6 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon D-1715TER | Ryzen 5 7520U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA2227 | FT6 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | LPDDR5-5500 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 4 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon D-1715TER) / AMD-V (Ryzen 5 7520U). The Ryzen 5 7520U includes integrated graphics (Radeon 610M), while the Xeon D-1715TER requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Xeon D-1715TER | Ryzen 5 7520U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon 610M |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
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