Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U vs Xeon E-2278GEL
Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U
Xeon E-2278GEL
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
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U is positioned at rank 554 and the Xeon E-2278GEL is on rank 279, so the Xeon E-2278GEL offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2278GEL
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U | Xeon E-2278GEL |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Renoir-U PRO (Zen 2) (2020) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U | Xeon E-2278GEL |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 4650U and Xeon E-2278GEL
Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U
The Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 May 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir-U PRO (Zen 2) (2020) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 12,073 points. Launch price was $149.
Xeon E-2278GEL
The Xeon E-2278GEL is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 June 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 12,024 points. Launch price was $519.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon E-2278GEL offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E-2278GEL has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon E-2278GEL — a 2.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U uses the Renoir-U PRO (Zen 2) (2020) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon E-2278GEL uses Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U scores 12,073 against the Xeon E-2278GEL's 12,024 — a 0.4% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U vs 16 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2278GEL.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U | Xeon E-2278GEL |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 8 / 16+33% |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+3% | 3.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz+5% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 16 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core)+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Renoir-U PRO (Zen 2) (2020) | Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 12,073 | 12,024 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E-2278GEL uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U | Xeon E-2278GEL |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP6 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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