Xeon Gold 5515+
VS
Core i7-14701E

Xeon Gold 5515+ vs Core i7-14701E

Intel

Xeon Gold 5515+

8 Cores16 Thrd165 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2023
VS
Intel

Core i7-14701E

8 Cores16 Thrd65 WWMax: 5.4 GHz2024

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 Gold 5515+

#332
Xeon W-2235
MSRP: $555|Avg: $350
108%
#333
Xeon Gold 5317
MSRP: $1088|Avg: $1100
106%
#334
Xeon W-2275
MSRP: $1112|Avg: $500
106%
#335
Xeon Gold 6430
MSRP: $2128|Avg: $1850
105%
#336
Xeon Gold 6421N
MSRP: $2368|Avg: $2427
105%
#337
EPYC 7F72
MSRP: $2131|Avg: $2131
105%
#338
Xeon W-2265
MSRP: $1039|Avg: $663
104%
#339
Xeon w7-3555
MSRP: $2749|Avg: $2199
104%
#340
Xeon w7-3445
MSRP: $1989|Avg: $2596
104%
#341
EPYC 9275F
MSRP: $3439|Avg: $3439
104%
#342
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX
MSRP: $3899|Avg: $3971.7
104%
#343
EPYC 7543P
MSRP: $2730|Avg: $115
103%
#344
EPYC 9455P
MSRP: $4819|Avg: $4366
102%
#345
EPYC 9274F
MSRP: $3060|Avg: $2490
102%
#346
Xeon Gold 6438Y+
MSRP: $2607|Avg: $389
101%
#347
Xeon Gold 5515+
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#348
Xeon Gold 6426Y
MSRP: $2145|Avg: N/A
99%
#349
EPYC 4565P
MSRP: $2730|Avg: $1980
99%
#351
Xeon W-2295
MSRP: $1333|Avg: $1400
98%
#352
Xeon 6741P
MSRP: $4421|Avg: $3780
96%
#353
EPYC 7452
MSRP: $2025|Avg: $2025
95%
#354
EPYC 7502P
MSRP: $2300|Avg: $1299
94%
#355
Xeon w7-3455
MSRP: $2489|Avg: $2625
93%
#356
EPYC 9334
MSRP: $2990|Avg: $1810
92%
#357
Xeon w9-3575X
MSRP: $3789|Avg: $675
92%
#358
Xeon w7-3465X
MSRP: $2889|Avg: $468
91%
#359
EPYC 9354
MSRP: $3420|Avg: $2498
91%
#359
Xeon Gold 6530
MSRP: $2128|Avg: $1846
91%
#361
Xeon Silver 4114
MSRP: $612|Avg: $30
90%
#362
EPYC 7532
MSRP: $2380|Avg: $225
90%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-14701E

#269
Celeron G6900T
MSRP: $42|Avg: $50
107%
#270
Core i9-10850K
MSRP: $453|Avg: $300
106%
#271
Core i9-13900E
MSRP: $554|Avg: $554
106%
#272
Core i9-9820X
MSRP: $889|Avg: $280
106%
#273
Core i9-9900X
MSRP: $989|Avg: $300
105%
#274
Ryzen 7 1800X
MSRP: $499|Avg: $120
47%
#274
Core i7-9700K
MSRP: $385|Avg: $200
105%
#275
Core i3-10320
MSRP: $154|Avg: $140
104%
#276
Core i5-9600KF
MSRP: $262|Avg: $150
103%
#277
Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE
MSRP: $180|Avg: $180
103%
#278
Core i7-14701TE
MSRP: $392|Avg: $390
103%
#278
Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
MSRP: $549|Avg: $116
45%
#279
Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
MSRP: $799|Avg: $265
42%
#279
Core i9-11900KF
MSRP: $513|Avg: $349
102%
#280
Core i7-7820X
MSRP: $599|Avg: $198
42%
#280
Athlon Silver 3050GE
MSRP: $75|Avg: $65
102%
#281
Core i7-9700E
MSRP: $259|Avg: $180
102%
#282
Core i7-11700K
MSRP: $399|Avg: $350
101%
#283
Ryzen 7 PRO 3700
MSRP: $329|Avg: $330
100%
#283
Ryzen Threadripper 1920
MSRP: $799|Avg: $200
40%
#284
Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
MSRP: $999|Avg: $300
40%
#284
Core i7-14701E
MSRP: $392|Avg: $380
100%
#285
Core i5-10400
MSRP: $182|Avg: $175
100%
#286
Core i3-12100
MSRP: $122|Avg: $180
99%
#287
Core Ultra 9 285T
MSRP: $549|Avg: $549
98%
#288
Ryzen Threadripper 1950
MSRP: $999|Avg: $300
32%
#288
Core i5-12500TE
MSRP: $225|Avg: $225
97%
#289
Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE
MSRP: $108|Avg: $70
96%
#290
Core i9-10900KF
MSRP: $509|Avg: $336
96%
#291
Core i9-14900T
MSRP: $549|Avg: $577
96%
#291
Core i9-7900X
MSRP: $999|Avg: $188
30%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon Gold 5515+ is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightXeon Gold 5515+Core i7-14701E
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($380)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Emerald Rapids (2023) / 10 nm)
✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-14701E ($380), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($380 less, Infinity% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightXeon Gold 5515+Core i7-14701E
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($380)

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 5515+ and Core i7-14701E

Intel

Xeon Gold 5515+

The Xeon Gold 5515+ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Emerald Rapids (2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 22.5 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 26,359 points. Launch price was $1,099.

Intel

Core i7-14701E

The Core i7-14701E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Julho 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 33 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 26,146 points. Launch price was $299.

Processing Power

Both the Xeon Gold 5515+ and Core i7-14701E share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5515+ versus 5.4 GHz on the Core i7-14701E — a 27.4% clock advantage for the Core i7-14701E (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Xeon Gold 5515+ uses the Emerald Rapids (2023) architecture (10 nm), while the Core i7-14701E uses Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 5515+ scores 26,359 against the Core i7-14701E's 26,146 — a 0.8% lead for the Xeon Gold 5515+. L3 cache: 22.5 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 5515+ vs 33 MB (total) on the Core i7-14701E.

FeatureXeon Gold 5515+Core i7-14701E
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
8 / 16
Boost Clock
4.1 GHz
5.4 GHz+32%
Base Clock
3.2 GHz+23%
2.6 GHz
L3 Cache
22.5 MB (total)
33 MB (total)+47%
L2 Cache
2 MB (per core)
2 MB (per core)
Process
10 nm
10 nm
Architecture
Emerald Rapids (2023)
Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025)
PassMark
26,359
26,146
Geekbench 6 Single
2,781
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon Gold 5515+ uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i7-14701E uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon Gold 5515+Core i7-14701E
Socket
LGA4677
LGA1700
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed
DDR5-5600
Max RAM Capacity
192 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
20
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon Gold 5515+) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-14701E). The Core i7-14701E includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 770), while the Xeon Gold 5515+ requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-14701E targets Embedded/Industrial. Direct competitor: Core i7-14701E rivals Ryzen Embedded 8000.

FeatureXeon Gold 5515+Core i7-14701E
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
UHD Graphics 770
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use
Embedded/Industrial