Xeon E3-1505M v5 vs Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E3-1505M v5

4 / 8

6,995

+0.2%

6,978

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

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 E3-1505M v5 is positioned at rank #336 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 E3-1505M v5

#324

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

482%

#325

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

475%

#326

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

436%

#327

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

434%

#328

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

430%

#330

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

416%

#331

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

398%

#332

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

398%

#333

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

387%

#336

Xeon E3-1505M v5

MSRP: $115|Avg: $115

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar

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 PRO 2700U (2018) utilizes 14 nm technology and **DDR4 Dual-channel**, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E3-1505M v5	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($115)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Skylake-H (2015−2016) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E3-1505M v5 (2015) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E3-1505M v5	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($115)	✅ 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.

Xeon E3-1505M v5 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E3-1505M v5 and Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U

Xeon E3-1505M v5

The Xeon E3-1505M v5 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 October 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake-H (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 6,995 points. Launch price was $434.

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U

The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 6,978 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon E3-1505M v5 and Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Xeon E3-1505M v5 versus 3.8 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U — a 2.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Xeon E3-1505M v5 uses the Skylake-H (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U uses Raven Ridge (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1505M v5 scores 6,995 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U's 6,978 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon E3-1505M v5. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1505M v5 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U.

Feature	Xeon E3-1505M v5	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz	3.8 GHz+3%
Base Clock	2.8 GHz+27%	2.2 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)+100%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	512 kB (per core)+100%
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Skylake-H (2015−2016)	Raven Ridge (2017−2019)
PassMark	6,995	6,978

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E3-1505M v5 uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.