Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G vs Xeon E5-2690 v3
Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G
Xeon E5-2690 v3
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2690 v3
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G | Xeon E5-2690 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($120) | ✅ More affordable ($85) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G | Xeon E5-2690 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+41%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($120) | ✅ More affordable ($85) |
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 PRO 4650G and Xeon E5-2690 v3
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 (2020−2023) 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.
Xeon E5-2690 v3
The Xeon E5-2690 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 16,027 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon E5-2690 v3 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Xeon E5-2690 v3 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon E5-2690 v3 — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G (base: 3.7 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G uses the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon E5-2690 v3 uses Haswell-EP (2014−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G scores 16,058 against the Xeon E5-2690 v3's 16,027 — a 0.2% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G vs 30 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2690 v3.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G | Xeon E5-2690 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 12 / 24+100% |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz+20% | 3.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz+42% | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 30 MB (total)+275% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm-68% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Renoir (2020−2023) | Haswell-EP (2014−2015) |
| PassMark | 16,058 | 16,027 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2690 v3 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G | Xeon E5-2690 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 768 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 4 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 40 |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G launched at $209 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-2690 v3 debuted at $2090. At current prices ($120 vs $85), the Xeon E5-2690 v3 is $35 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G delivers 133.8 pts/$ vs 188.6 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-2690 v3 — making the Xeon E5-2690 v3 the 34% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G | Xeon E5-2690 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $209-90% | $2090 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $120 | $85-29% |
| Performance per Dollar | 133.8 | 188.6+41% |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2014 |
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