Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U vs Xeon E5-2692 v2
Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U
Xeon E5-2692 v2
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 E5-2692 v2 is on rank 275, so the Xeon E5-2692 v2 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2692 v2
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U | Xeon E5-2692 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Renoir-U PRO (Zen 2) (2020) / 7 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U | Xeon E5-2692 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 E5-2692 v2
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 E5-2692 v2
The Xeon E5-2692 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 12,119 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon E5-2692 v2 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Xeon E5-2692 v2 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U versus 3 GHz on the Xeon E5-2692 v2 — a 28.6% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U uses the Renoir-U PRO (Zen 2) (2020) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon E5-2692 v2 uses Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U scores 12,073 against the Xeon E5-2692 v2's 12,119 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon E5-2692 v2. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U vs 30 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2692 v2.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U | Xeon E5-2692 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 12 / 24+100% |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+33% | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.2 GHz+5% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 30 MB (total)+275% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core)+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm-68% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Renoir-U PRO (Zen 2) (2020) | Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) |
| PassMark | 12,073 | 12,119 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2692 v2 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U | Xeon E5-2692 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP6 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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