Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G vs Xeon D-2733NT

AMD

Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.2 GHz2020
VS
Intel

Xeon D-2733NT

8 Cores16 Thrd80 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2022

Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G vs Xeon D-2733NT Performance Spectrum

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.

Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G vs Xeon D-2733NT FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with GeForce RTX 5090 to isolate CPU performance.

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Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G vs Xeon D-2733NT: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G

2020

Why buy it

  • βœ…Better for gaming: +10.6% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
  • βœ…Draws 65W instead of 80W, a 15W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower PassMark (16,058 vs 16,206).
  • ❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 15 MB).
  • ❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon D-2733NT, which brings 8 cores / 16 threads.
  • ❌Launch MSRP is still $209 MSRP, while Xeon D-2733NT mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Xeon D-2733NT

2022

Why buy it

  • βœ…+0.9% higher PassMark.
  • βœ…+87.5% larger total L3 cache (15 MB vs 8 MB).
  • βœ…Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 8 cores / 16 threads.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
  • ❌23.1% higher power demand at 80W vs 65W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G better than Xeon D-2733NT?
Not really, because they are built for different jobs. Xeon D-2733NT makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G is the more practical desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and everyday use.
Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?
For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon D-2733NT is the stronger fit. You are getting 0.9% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads. It also has the larger cache pool with 87.5% larger total L3 cache (15 MB vs 8 MB).
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?
Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G is the better buy right now. Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G comes in at an unclear MSRP at $209 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it still gives you a 10.6% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. The compromise is that Xeon D-2733NT is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 0.9% better PassMark. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (76.8 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
Xeon D-2733NT makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2022 vs 2020), 87.5% larger total L3 cache (15 MB vs 8 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 16 threads instead of 6/12. That extra compute headroom is more likely to matter as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G vs Xeon D-2733NT Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

AMD

Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G

The Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 July 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir (2020βˆ’2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 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): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 16,058 points. Launch price was $299.

Intel

Xeon D-2733NT

The Xeon D-2733NT is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-D (2022βˆ’2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2579. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 16,206 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon D-2733NT offers 8 cores / 16 threads β€” the Xeon D-2733NT has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon D-2733NT β€” a 27% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G (base: 3.7 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G uses the Renoir (2020βˆ’2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon D-2733NT uses Ice Lake-D (2022βˆ’2023) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G scores 16,058 against the Xeon D-2733NT's 16,206 β€” a 0.9% lead for the Xeon D-2733NT. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G vs 15 MB (total) on the Xeon D-2733NT.

FeatureRyzen 5 PRO 4650GXeon D-2733NT
Cores / Threads
6 / 12
8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock
4.2 GHz+31%
3.2 GHz
Base Clock
3.7 GHz+76%
2.1 GHz
L3 Cache
8 MB (total)
15 MB (total)+88%
L2 Cache
512 kB (per core)
1.25 MB (per core)+150%
Process
7 nm-30%
10 nm
Architecture
Renoir (2020βˆ’2023)
Ice Lake-D (2022βˆ’2023)
PassMark
16,058
16,206
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon D-2733NT uses FCBGA2579 (PCIe 4.0) β€” making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen 5 PRO 4650GXeon D-2733NT
Socket
AM4
FCBGA2579
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 4.0+33%