Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE vs Xeon D-2166NT
Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE
Xeon D-2166NT
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE
Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-2166NT
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE | Xeon D-2166NT |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($120) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE | Xeon D-2166NT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($120) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 4650GE and Xeon D-2166NT
Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE
The Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE 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 3.3 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: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 15,316 points. Launch price was $299.
Xeon D-2166NT
The Xeon D-2166NT is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 February 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 16.5 MB. L2 cache: 12 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2518. Thermal design power (TDP): 85 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 15,105 points. Launch price was $1,005.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon D-2166NT offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Xeon D-2166NT has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE versus 3 GHz on the Xeon D-2166NT — a 33.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE uses the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon D-2166NT uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE scores 15,316 against the Xeon D-2166NT's 15,105 — a 1.4% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE vs 16.5 MB on the Xeon D-2166NT.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE | Xeon D-2166NT |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 12 / 24+100% |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz+40% | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz+65% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 16.5 MB+106% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 12 MB+2300% |
| Process | 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Renoir (2020−2023) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 15,316+1% | 15,105 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon D-2166NT uses FCBGA2518 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE | Xeon D-2166NT |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | FCBGA2518 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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