Ryzen 5 1400 vs Xeon E3-1575M v5

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Ryzen 5 1400

2017

Why buy it

✅+0.1% higher PassMark.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $169 MSRP, while Xeon E3-1575M v5 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌44.4% higher power demand at 65W vs 45W.

Xeon E3-1575M v5

2016

Why buy it

✅Draws 45W instead of 65W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (7,727 vs 7,731).

Ryzen 5 1400

2017

Xeon E3-1575M v5

2016

Why buy it

✅+0.1% higher PassMark.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Draws 45W instead of 65W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $169 MSRP, while Xeon E3-1575M v5 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌44.4% higher power demand at 65W vs 45W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (7,727 vs 7,731).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 1400 better than Xeon E3-1575M v5?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon E3-1575M v5 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 5 1400 is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 1400 is the better fit. You are getting 0.1% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen 5 1400 is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 5 1400 is at an unclear MSRP at $169 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you 0.1% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Xeon E3-1575M v5 is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 1.7% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (45.7 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 5 1400 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2017 vs 2016) and more multi-core headroom with 4 cores / 8 threads instead of 4/8. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Games Benchmarks

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.

Ryzen 5 1400 Benchmark Check

Xeon E3-1575M v5 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 1400	Xeon E3-1575M v5
1080p
low	170 FPS	166 FPS
medium	148 FPS	140 FPS
high	119 FPS	110 FPS
ultra	95 FPS	88 FPS
1440p
low	141 FPS	143 FPS
medium	118 FPS	119 FPS
high	92 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	74 FPS
4K
low	65 FPS	67 FPS
medium	58 FPS	60 FPS
high	45 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	37 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 1400	Xeon E3-1575M v5
1080p
low	168 FPS	192 FPS
medium	148 FPS	166 FPS
high	139 FPS	154 FPS
ultra	105 FPS	122 FPS
1440p
low	146 FPS	165 FPS
medium	129 FPS	144 FPS
high	120 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	94 FPS	109 FPS
4K
low	114 FPS	129 FPS
medium	103 FPS	117 FPS
high	80 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	73 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 5 1400	Xeon E3-1575M v5
1080p
low	193 FPS	193 FPS
medium	193 FPS	193 FPS
high	193 FPS	193 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	193 FPS
1440p
low	193 FPS	193 FPS
medium	193 FPS	193 FPS
high	193 FPS	193 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	193 FPS
4K
low	193 FPS	193 FPS
medium	193 FPS	193 FPS
high	193 FPS	193 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	193 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 5 1400	Xeon E3-1575M v5
1080p
low	193 FPS	193 FPS
medium	193 FPS	193 FPS
high	193 FPS	193 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	193 FPS
1440p
low	193 FPS	193 FPS
medium	193 FPS	193 FPS
high	193 FPS	193 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	193 FPS
4K
low	193 FPS	193 FPS
medium	193 FPS	193 FPS
high	193 FPS	193 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	193 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 1400 and Xeon E3-1575M v5

Ryzen 5 1400

The Ryzen 5 1400 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 11 April 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,731 points. Launch price was $169.

Xeon E3-1575M v5

The Xeon E3-1575M v5 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 January 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Skylake-H (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 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: 7,727 points. Launch price was $1,207.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 5 1400 and Xeon E3-1575M v5 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 1400 versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon E3-1575M v5 — a 13.7% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1575M v5 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Ryzen 5 1400 uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E3-1575M v5 uses Skylake-H (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 1400 scores 7,731 against the Xeon E3-1575M v5's 7,727 — a 0.1% lead for the Ryzen 5 1400. Both processors carry 8 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Ryzen 5 1400	Xeon E3-1575M v5
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.4 GHz	3.9 GHz+15%
Base Clock	3.2 GHz+7%	3 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)+100%	256 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Zen (2017−2020)	Skylake-H (2015−2016)
PassMark	7,731	7,727

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 1400 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E3-1575M v5 uses BGA1440 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.