Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE
VS
Xeon E5-2666 V3

Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE vs Xeon E5-2666 V3

AMD

Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE

6 Cores12 Thrd35 WWMax: 4.2 GHz2022
VS
Intel

Xeon E5-2666 V3

10 Cores20 Thrd135 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2014

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE

#240
Core i5-12400T
MSRP: $192|Avg: $192
104%
#241
Core i9-14900F
MSRP: $524|Avg: $579
104%
#242
Celeron G6900E
MSRP: $53|Avg: $53
104%
#243
Core i3-12300T
MSRP: $209|Avg: $164
103%
#244
Core i9-12900
MSRP: $519|Avg: $420
103%
#245
Ryzen 3 8300G
MSRP: $176|Avg: $176
103%
#246
Core i7-11700KF
MSRP: $374|Avg: $299
102%
#247
Core i5-10600K
MSRP: $262|Avg: $179
102%
#248
Core i3-10325
MSRP: $154|Avg: $130
102%
#249
Ryzen Embedded V2718
MSRP: $250|Avg: $200
102%
#250
Core i7-8086K
MSRP: $425|Avg: $178
102%
#251
Core i3-10300T
MSRP: $157|Avg: $100
101%
#252
Core i9-10900TE
MSRP: $309|Avg: $180
101%
#253
Core i9-12900T
MSRP: $489|Avg: $378
101%
#254
Core i5-12600T
MSRP: $223|Avg: $223
100%
#255
Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE
MSRP: $200|Avg: $180
100%
#256
Ryzen 7 1700X
MSRP: $399|Avg: $60
50%
#256
Ryzen 5 3500X
MSRP: $155|Avg: $171
99%
#257
Core i9-14900
MSRP: $524|Avg: $589
99%
#258
Core i5-8600
MSRP: $213|Avg: $130
99%
#259
Core i3-9100TE
MSRP: $122|Avg: $60
98%
#260
Core i5-12500T
MSRP: $302|Avg: $214
98%
#261
Core i9-13900
MSRP: $549|Avg: $599
97%
#262
Core i7-8700K
MSRP: $359|Avg: $160
49%
#262
Core i7-11700
MSRP: $323|Avg: $274
97%
#263
Core i9-13900T
MSRP: $549|Avg: $570
96%
#264
Processor 300T
MSRP: $82|Avg: $82
95%
#265
Athlon 3000G
MSRP: $49|Avg: $60
95%
#266
Athlon 220GE
MSRP: $65|Avg: $60
95%
#267
Ryzen 9 3900X
MSRP: $499|Avg: $441
95%
#268
Core i5-10500
MSRP: $200|Avg: $178
94%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2666 V3

#176
Xeon 6325P
MSRP: $281|Avg: $281
104%
#178
Xeon Silver 4510
MSRP: $563|Avg: $563
103%
#179
Xeon W-3223
MSRP: $294|Avg: $294
103%
#182
EPYC Embedded 8224P
MSRP: $855|Avg: $1048
102%
#187
Xeon Gold 5520+
MSRP: $1083|Avg: $764
101%
#188
EPYC 8124P
MSRP: $639|Avg: $639
100%
#190
Xeon E5-2666 V3
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#196
Xeon 6515P
MSRP: $740|Avg: $886
98%
#201
Xeon Gold 6248R
MSRP: $2700|Avg: N/A
97%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE (2022) utilizes 7 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightRyzen 5 PRO 4655GEXeon E5-2666 V3
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($180)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2666 V3 (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and **DDR3, DDR4 2133 MHz Quad-channel**, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightRyzen 5 PRO 4655GEXeon E5-2666 V3
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($180)
More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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 Xeon E5-2666 V3

AMD

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.

Intel

Xeon E5-2666 V3

The Xeon E5-2666 V3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011-3. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4 2133 MHz Quad-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 14,044 points. Launch price was $800.

Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon E5-2666 V3 offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Xeon E5-2666 V3 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon E5-2666 V3 — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE uses the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon E5-2666 V3 uses Haswell-EP (2014−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE scores 14,015 against the Xeon E5-2666 V3's 14,044 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon E5-2666 V3. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE vs 25 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2666 V3.

FeatureRyzen 5 PRO 4655GEXeon E5-2666 V3
Cores / Threads
6 / 12
10 / 20+67%
Boost Clock
4.2 GHz+20%
3.5 GHz
Base Clock
3.3 GHz+14%
2.9 GHz
L3 Cache
8 MB (total)
25 MB (total)+213%
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
14,015
14,044
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2666 V3 uses LGA2011-3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen 5 PRO 4655GEXeon E5-2666 V3
Socket
AM4
LGA2011-3
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0