Ryzen 5 2600X vs Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE
Ryzen 5 2600X
Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE
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
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Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 2600X
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 2600X | Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($55) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen+ (2018−2019) / 12 nm) | ✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 2600X | Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+224%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($55) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) |
Performance Check
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 Ryzen 5 2600X and Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE
Ryzen 5 2600X
The Ryzen 5 2600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.25 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 13,880 points. Launch price was $229.
Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE
The Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 11 November 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 14,015 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 5 2600X and Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.25 GHz on the Ryzen 5 2600X versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE — a 1.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 2600X (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Ryzen 5 2600X uses the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture (12 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE uses Renoir (2020−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 2600X scores 13,880 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE's 14,015 — a 1% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 2600X vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 2600X | Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.25 GHz+1% | 4.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+9% | 3.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total)+100% | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 12 nm | 7 nm-42% |
| Architecture | Zen+ (2018−2019) | Renoir (2020−2023) |
| PassMark | 13,880 | 14,015 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 7,514 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,242 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 5,247 | — |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the AM4 socket with PCIe 3.0.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 2600X | Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 24 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 2600X) / not specified (Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE). Primary use case: Ryzen 5 2600X targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 2600X rivals Core i5-9600K.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 2600X | Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Gaming | — |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 5 2600X launched at $229 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE debuted at $200. At current prices ($55 vs $180), the Ryzen 5 2600X is $125 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 2600X delivers 252.4 pts/$ vs 77.9 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE — making the Ryzen 5 2600X the 105.7% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 2600X | Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $229 | $200-13% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $55-69% | $180 |
| Performance per Dollar | 252.4+224% | 77.9 |
| Release Date | 2018 | 2022 |
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