Ryzen Z1 Extreme vs Xeon Gold 5415+

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 Z1 Extreme

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +14.8% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 15W instead of 150W, a 135W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (24,668 vs 24,842).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 23 MB).

Xeon Gold 5415+

2023

Why buy it

✅+0.7% higher PassMark.
✅+40.6% larger total L3 cache (23 MB vs 16 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Z1 Extreme across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌900% higher power demand at 150W vs 15W.

Ryzen Z1 Extreme

2023

Xeon Gold 5415+

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +14.8% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 15W instead of 150W, a 135W reduction.

Why buy it

✅+0.7% higher PassMark.
✅+40.6% larger total L3 cache (23 MB vs 16 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (24,668 vs 24,842).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 23 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Z1 Extreme across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌900% higher power demand at 150W vs 15W.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon Gold 5415+ better than Ryzen Z1 Extreme?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon Gold 5415+ makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen Z1 Extreme 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, Xeon Gold 5415+ is the better fit. You are getting 0.7% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 40.6% larger total L3 cache (23 MB vs 16 MB).

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

Xeon Gold 5415+ still looks like the safer overall buy. Xeon Gold 5415+ is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you 0.7% better PassMark.

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

Xeon Gold 5415+ is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 40.6% larger total L3 cache (23 MB vs 16 MB) and more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 16 threads instead of 8/16. 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 Z1 Extreme Benchmark Check

Xeon Gold 5415+ Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen Z1 Extreme	Xeon Gold 5415+
1080p
low	256 FPS	183 FPS
medium	236 FPS	150 FPS
high	202 FPS	126 FPS
ultra	172 FPS	100 FPS
1440p
low	225 FPS	147 FPS
medium	188 FPS	115 FPS
high	155 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	135 FPS	73 FPS
4K
low	154 FPS	68 FPS
medium	129 FPS	57 FPS
high	100 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	36 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen Z1 Extreme	Xeon Gold 5415+
1080p
low	472 FPS	511 FPS
medium	396 FPS	440 FPS
high	345 FPS	367 FPS
ultra	308 FPS	332 FPS
1440p
low	413 FPS	450 FPS
medium	365 FPS	399 FPS
high	318 FPS	339 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	295 FPS
4K
low	274 FPS	292 FPS
medium	253 FPS	261 FPS
high	241 FPS	239 FPS
ultra	208 FPS	214 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen Z1 Extreme	Xeon Gold 5415+
1080p
low	617 FPS	621 FPS
medium	617 FPS	621 FPS
high	617 FPS	621 FPS
ultra	617 FPS	621 FPS
1440p
low	617 FPS	621 FPS
medium	617 FPS	621 FPS
high	533 FPS	621 FPS
ultra	452 FPS	621 FPS
4K
low	518 FPS	541 FPS
medium	448 FPS	444 FPS
high	398 FPS	385 FPS
ultra	336 FPS	314 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen Z1 Extreme	Xeon Gold 5415+
1080p
low	617 FPS	621 FPS
medium	617 FPS	621 FPS
high	617 FPS	621 FPS
ultra	617 FPS	621 FPS
1440p
low	617 FPS	621 FPS
medium	617 FPS	621 FPS
high	617 FPS	571 FPS
ultra	597 FPS	487 FPS
4K
low	595 FPS	540 FPS
medium	535 FPS	473 FPS
high	480 FPS	421 FPS
ultra	418 FPS	357 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen Z1 Extreme and Xeon Gold 5415+

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.

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.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen Z1 Extreme and Xeon Gold 5415+ share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen Z1 Extreme versus 4.1 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5415+ — a 21.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen Z1 Extreme (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Ryzen Z1 Extreme uses the Phoenix (Zen 4) (2023) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon Gold 5415+ uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Z1 Extreme scores 24,668 against the Xeon Gold 5415+'s 24,842 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon Gold 5415+. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen Z1 Extreme vs 22.5 MB on the Xeon Gold 5415+.

Feature	Ryzen Z1 Extreme	Xeon Gold 5415+
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	5.1 GHz+24%	4.1 GHz
Base Clock	3.3 GHz+14%	2.9 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	22.5 MB+41%
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)+100%
Process	4 nm-60%	10 nm
Architecture	Phoenix (Zen 4) (2023)	Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
PassMark	24,668	24,842

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen Z1 Extreme uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 5415+ uses LGA4677 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.