Ryzen 7 5700X3D vs Xeon Gold 5515+

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 7 5700X3D

2024

Why buy it

✅+326.7% larger total L3 cache (96 MB vs 23 MB).
✅Draws 105W instead of 165W, a 60W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon Gold 5515+ across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (26,303 vs 26,359).
❌Launch MSRP is still $249 MSRP, while Xeon Gold 5515+ mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Xeon Gold 5515+ moves to LGA4677 and DDR5.

Xeon Gold 5515+

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +15.5% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Newer platform on LGA4677 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (23 MB vs 96 MB).
❌57.1% higher power demand at 165W vs 105W.

Ryzen 7 5700X3D

2024

Xeon Gold 5515+

2023

Why buy it

✅+326.7% larger total L3 cache (96 MB vs 23 MB).
✅Draws 105W instead of 165W, a 60W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +15.5% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Newer platform on LGA4677 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon Gold 5515+ across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (26,303 vs 26,359).
❌Launch MSRP is still $249 MSRP, while Xeon Gold 5515+ mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Xeon Gold 5515+ moves to LGA4677 and DDR5.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (23 MB vs 96 MB).
❌57.1% higher power demand at 165W vs 105W.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon Gold 5515+ better than Ryzen 7 5700X3D?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon Gold 5515+ makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 7 5700X3D is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Xeon Gold 5515+ is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 15.5% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon Gold 5515+ is the better fit. You are getting 0.2% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

Xeon Gold 5515+ is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 7 5700X3D makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Xeon Gold 5515+ is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and it gives you a 15.5% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 7 5700X3D is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (105.6 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

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

Xeon Gold 5515+ is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a healthier platform with LGA4677 and DDR5 instead of AM4 and more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 16 threads instead of 8/16. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

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 7 5700X3D Benchmark Check

Xeon Gold 5515+ Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 5700X3D	Xeon Gold 5515+
1080p
low	161 FPS	166 FPS
medium	132 FPS	144 FPS
high	113 FPS	117 FPS
ultra	91 FPS	96 FPS
1440p
low	145 FPS	139 FPS
medium	116 FPS	118 FPS
high	93 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	75 FPS	75 FPS
4K
low	68 FPS	63 FPS
medium	58 FPS	57 FPS
high	46 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	38 FPS	35 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 5700X3D	Xeon Gold 5515+
1080p
low	510 FPS	482 FPS
medium	450 FPS	426 FPS
high	349 FPS	363 FPS
ultra	297 FPS	331 FPS
1440p
low	428 FPS	422 FPS
medium	385 FPS	380 FPS
high	309 FPS	331 FPS
ultra	249 FPS	290 FPS
4K
low	267 FPS	273 FPS
medium	243 FPS	247 FPS
high	210 FPS	231 FPS
ultra	184 FPS	205 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 5700X3D	Xeon Gold 5515+
1080p
low	658 FPS	659 FPS
medium	598 FPS	659 FPS
high	544 FPS	659 FPS
ultra	480 FPS	659 FPS
1440p
low	537 FPS	659 FPS
medium	455 FPS	659 FPS
high	407 FPS	646 FPS
ultra	354 FPS	572 FPS
4K
low	383 FPS	504 FPS
medium	309 FPS	425 FPS
high	273 FPS	382 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	315 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 5700X3D	Xeon Gold 5515+
1080p
low	658 FPS	659 FPS
medium	658 FPS	659 FPS
high	658 FPS	659 FPS
ultra	604 FPS	614 FPS
1440p
low	658 FPS	659 FPS
medium	607 FPS	659 FPS
high	520 FPS	587 FPS
ultra	450 FPS	495 FPS
4K
low	499 FPS	556 FPS
medium	449 FPS	492 FPS
high	395 FPS	439 FPS
ultra	338 FPS	371 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 5700X3D and Xeon Gold 5515+

Ryzen 7 5700X3D

The Ryzen 7 5700X3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 96 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 26,303 points. Launch price was $249.

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.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 7 5700X3D and Xeon Gold 5515+ share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5700X3D versus 4.1 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5515+ — identical boost frequencies (base: 3 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Ryzen 7 5700X3D uses the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon Gold 5515+ uses Emerald Rapids (2023) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 5700X3D scores 26,303 against the Xeon Gold 5515+'s 26,359 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon Gold 5515+. L3 cache: 96 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 5700X3D vs 22.5 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 5515+.

Feature	Ryzen 7 5700X3D	Xeon Gold 5515+
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.1 GHz	4.1 GHz
Base Clock	3 GHz	3.2 GHz+7%
L3 Cache	96 MB (total)+327%	22.5 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	2 MB (per core)+300%
Process	7 nm-30%	10 nm
Architecture	Vermeer (2020−2025)	Emerald Rapids (2023)
PassMark	26,303	26,359
Cinebench R23 Multi	13,400	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,900	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	10,500	—

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 5700X3D uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 5515+ uses LGA4677 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 7 5700X3D	Xeon Gold 5515+
Socket	AM4	LGA4677
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	—
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	Yes	—
PCIe Lanes	24	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 5700X3D) / not specified (Xeon Gold 5515+). Primary use case: Ryzen 7 5700X3D targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 5700X3D rivals Intel Core i5-14600K.