Xeon Gold 5115
VS
Ryzen 5 7533HS

Xeon Gold 5115 vs Ryzen 5 7533HS

Intel

Xeon Gold 5115

10 Cores20 Thrd85 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2017
VS
AMD

Ryzen 5 7533HS

6 Cores12 Thrd35 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2024

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.

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 Gold 5115

#153
EPYC 7303P
MSRP: $594|Avg: $594
102%
#155
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
MSRP: $799|Avg: $999
102%
#162
Xeon Gold 5115
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#169
Xeon E-2356G
MSRP: $311|Avg: $544
99%
#171
Xeon W-2140B
MSRP: $294|Avg: $99
98%
#176
Xeon 6325P
MSRP: $281|Avg: $281
97%
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 5 7533HS (2024) utilizes 6 nm technology and DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightXeon Gold 5115Ryzen 5 7533HS
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)
✨ Modern (Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) / 6 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon Gold 5115 (2017) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-2400, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightXeon Gold 5115Ryzen 5 7533HS
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon Gold 5115 and Ryzen 5 7533HS

Intel

Xeon Gold 5115

The Xeon Gold 5115 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 13.75 MB. L2 cache: 10 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 85 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 15,017 points. Launch price was $1,221.

AMD

Ryzen 5 7533HS

The Ryzen 5 7533HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Setembro 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 15,231 points. Launch price was $299.

Processing Power

The Xeon Gold 5115 packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Ryzen 5 7533HS offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon Gold 5115 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5115 versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7533HS — a 31.6% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7533HS (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Xeon Gold 5115 uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 7533HS uses Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 5115 scores 15,017 against the Ryzen 5 7533HS's 15,231 — a 1.4% lead for the Ryzen 5 7533HS. L3 cache: 13.75 MB on the Xeon Gold 5115 vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7533HS.

FeatureXeon Gold 5115Ryzen 5 7533HS
Cores / Threads
10 / 20+67%
6 / 12
Boost Clock
3.2 GHz
4.4 GHz+38%
Base Clock
2.4 GHz
3.3 GHz+38%
L3 Cache
13.75 MB
16 MB (total)+16%
L2 Cache
10 MB+1900%
512 kB (per core)
Process
14 nm
6 nm-57%
Architecture
Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
Rembrandt-R (2023−2025)
PassMark
15,017
15,231+1%
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon Gold 5115 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 7533HS uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon Gold 5115Ryzen 5 7533HS
Socket
LGA3647
FP7
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 4.0+33%