Ryzen 5 1500X

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Ryzen 5 1500X

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Ryzen 5 1500X based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,219 Rank: 691
Rank Name Score Visual
687 Core i7-10510U 5,221
+0%
688 Ryzen 5 4600H 5,221
+0%
689 Xeon Gold 5215 5,220
+0%
690 Core i7-9750HF 5,220
+0%
691 Ryzen 5 1500X 5,219
692 Ryzen 5 4500U 5,219
+0%
693 Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G 5,215
-0.1%
694 Intel Core i7-4750HQ 5,215
-0.1%
695 Xeon E3-1245 v3 5,215
-0.1%
696 Core i7-4770 5,214
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Ryzen 5 1500X based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,882 Rank: 751
Rank Name Score Visual
747 Core i5-9400 4,884
+0%
748 Core i5-10200H 4,884
+0%
749 Xeon Silver 4210 4,883
+0%
750 Core i3-7100 4,882
+0%
751 Ryzen 5 1500X 4,882
752 Core i7-3770K 4,881
+-0%
753 Core i7-4722HQ 4,881
+-0%
754 Core i7 975 4,881
+-0%
755 Core i3-1115G4 4,878
-0.1%
756 Core i5-6600 4,877
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Ryzen 5 1500X based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,444 Rank: 599
Rank Name Score Visual
595 Xeon E3-1231 v3 5,449
+0.1%
596 FX-8300 5,448
+0.1%
597 Xeon Silver 4309Y 5,447
+0.1%
598 Xeon Platinum 8168 5,444
+0%
599 Ryzen 5 1500X 5,444
600 Core i7-6920HQ 5,442
+-0%
601 EPYC 7642 5,440
-0.1%
602 Core i5-8305G 5,437
-0.1%
603 Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U 5,437
-0.1%
604 Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U 5,436
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Ryzen 5 1500X based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,725 Rank: 611
Rank Name Score Visual
607 Xeon E3-1270 v6 4,728
+0.1%
608 Xeon E5-2637 v4 4,728
+0.1%
609 Core i7-6700K 4,727
+0%
610 Xeon W-2123 4,725
+0%
611 Ryzen 5 1500X 4,725
612 Core i7-4790K 4,724
+-0%
613 Core i5-9500T 4,723
+-0%
614 Xeon E5-1630 v4 4,723
+-0%
615 Xeon E3-1286 v3 4,723
+-0%
616 Xeon E5-2630 v2 4,723
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Ryzen 5 1500X based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,814 Rank: 541
Rank Name Score Visual
537 Ryzen 5 2400G 4,822
+0.2%
538 Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U 4,820
+0.1%
539 Core i7-9750HF 4,820
+0.1%
540 Core i7-3970X 4,817
+0.1%
541 Ryzen 5 1500X 4,814
542 Xeon E5-2643 v2 4,814
+0%
543 Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G 4,813
+-0%
544 Ryzen 3 5300U 4,813
+-0%
545 Xeon E-2226G 4,812
+-0%
546 Core i7-5820K 4,812
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Ryzen 5 1500X based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,694 Rank: 747
Rank Name Score Visual
743 Core i5-4670K 4,696
+0%
744 Core i7-4790T 4,696
+0%
745 Core i7-4930MX 4,696
+0%
746 Core i5-6440EQ 4,694
+0%
747 Ryzen 5 1500X 4,694
748 Core i5-4570R 4,694
+0%
749 Core i5-6402P 4,693
+-0%
750 Xeon E3-1225 v3 4,692
+-0%
751 Core i5-4690 4,691
-0.1%
752 Xeon E3-1265L v3 4,690
-0.1%

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Ryzen 5 1500X Details

The Ryzen 5 1500X represents a significant step forward in AMD's desktop processor lineup, offering a compelling blend of performance and value for mainstream users. Launched in April 2017, it sits within the early wave of Zen-based processors, marking AMD's return to competitive desktop performance after years of stagnation. While it's now considered an older device by 2026 standards, its impact on the market remains notable, particularly for budget-conscious builders and users seeking strong multi-threaded performance without a discrete GPU. Built on the Zen microarchitecture at a 14 nm process node, the Ryzen 5 1500X features 4 cores and 8 threads, enabled by AMD Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT), which effectively doubles the logical core count.

This design allows it to handle modern multitasking and productivity workloads efficiently, leveraging its 16 MB of L3 cache and 3.5 GHz base frequency, with a turbo boost up to 3.7 GHz under load. The processor is designed for the AM4 socket, compatible with AMD 300, 400, and 500 series chipsets, ensuring broad motherboard support across multiple generations. It operates at a TDP of 65 W, providing balanced power efficiency for typical desktop use, and includes support for DDR4-2400 memory with dual-channel bandwidth. Key technologies such as AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, and AMD-V are integrated, enhancing performance in encryption, scientific computing, and virtualization tasks.

Despite the absence of integrated graphics—requiring a discrete GPU for display output—the Ryzen 5 1500X includes robust features like ECC memory support, a locked multiplier for stability, and an unlocked design that facilitates modest overclocking with the Wraith Spire cooler. In benchmark testing, the processor achieves an Overall Score of 5219, ranking #691 of 2060, with a Singlecore Score of 5444 (#598) and a Multicore Score of 4882 (#750). These results place it competitively against mid-tier Intel Core i7 and i5 models from the same era, though it trails modern high-end CPUs like the Core i9-14900KS or Ryzen Threadripper series. Its strongest performance category is single-core efficiency, where it outpaces many older and even some contemporary processors, making it ideal for applications sensitive to per-thread performance.

While not a top-tier contender in today’s landscape, the Ryzen 5 1500X remains a capable and cost-effective option for general computing, content creation, and light gaming, especially in systems where integrated graphics are not required. As of March 2026, it serves as a reliable, entry-level performer in the legacy AMD Zen ecosystem.
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AMD Ryzen 5 1500X

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Ryzen 5 1500X
Model Number: i7-8565U
Cores: 4
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 1800 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 35x (unlocked)
Core Name: Zen
Socket: FCBGA1528
Package: µPGA
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 15 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 94.208 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.488 MiB
L3 Cache: 15.259 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4-2400, LPDDR3-2133
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 37.5 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 3.0
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: 1x4, 2x2, 1x2+2x1 and 4x1

Integrated Graphics

GPU: UHD Graphics 620
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1150 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Die Area: 192 mm²
Manufacturer: GlobalFoundries
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES F16C x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT SSE4a SHA AMD-V XFR TSX SMT Flex Memory FMA
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