Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE vs Core i7-8086K
Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE
Core i7-8086K
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-8086K
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE | Core i7-8086K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) | ✅ More affordable ($178) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE | Core i7-8086K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) | ✅ More affordable ($178) |
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 4655GE and Core i7-8086K
Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE
The Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 11 November 2022 (3 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. Passmark benchmark score: 14,015 points. Launch price was $149.
Core i7-8086K
The Core i7-8086K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 5 June 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 14,069 points. Launch price was $425.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE and Core i7-8086K share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE versus 5 GHz on the Core i7-8086K — a 17.4% clock advantage for the Core i7-8086K (base: 3.3 GHz vs 4 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE uses the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Core i7-8086K uses Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE scores 14,015 against the Core i7-8086K's 14,069 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i7-8086K. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-8086K.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE | Core i7-8086K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz | 5 GHz+19% |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz | 4 GHz+21% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 12 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Renoir (2020−2023) | Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 14,015 | 14,069 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-8086K uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE | Core i7-8086K |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE launched at $200 MSRP, while the Core i7-8086K debuted at $425. At current prices ($180 vs $178), the Core i7-8086K is $2 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE delivers 77.9 pts/$ vs 79.0 pts/$ for the Core i7-8086K — making the Core i7-8086K the 1.5% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE | Core i7-8086K |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $200-53% | $425 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $180 | $178-1% |
| Performance per Dollar | 77.9 | 79.0+1% |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2018 |
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