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Xeon Gold 5415+
Ryzen Z1 Extreme
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 5415+
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Z1 Extreme
Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5415+ | Ryzen Z1 Extreme |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Phoenix (Zen 4) (2023) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5415+ | Ryzen Z1 Extreme |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Xeon Gold 5415+ and Ryzen Z1 Extreme
Xeon Gold 5415+
The Xeon Gold 5415+ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 22.5 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 24,842 points. Launch price was $1,076.
Ryzen Z1 Extreme
The Ryzen Z1 Extreme is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Maio 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix (Zen 4) (2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 24,668 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon Gold 5415+ and Ryzen Z1 Extreme share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5415+ versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen Z1 Extreme — a 21.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen Z1 Extreme (base: 2.9 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Xeon Gold 5415+ uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen Z1 Extreme uses Phoenix (Zen 4) (2023) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 5415+ scores 24,842 against the Ryzen Z1 Extreme's 24,668 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon Gold 5415+. L3 cache: 22.5 MB on the Xeon Gold 5415+ vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen Z1 Extreme.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5415+ | Ryzen Z1 Extreme |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz | 5.1 GHz+24% |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz | 3.3 GHz+14% |
| L3 Cache | 22.5 MB+41% | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | 4 nm-60% |
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) | Phoenix (Zen 4) (2023) |
| PassMark | 24,842 | 24,668 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 5415+ uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen Z1 Extreme uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5415+ | Ryzen Z1 Extreme |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | FP8 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
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