Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G vs Core i9-9820X
Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G
Core i9-9820X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 5650G
Performance Per Dollar Core i9-9820X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G | Core i9-9820X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($160) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($280) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cezanne (2021−2025) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G | Core i9-9820X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+75%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($160) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($280) |
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 5650G and Core i9-9820X
Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G
The Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 June 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 20,465 points. Launch price was $299.
Core i9-9820X
The Core i9-9820X is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 October 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 16.5 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 20,456 points. Launch price was $898.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i9-9820X offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Core i9-9820X has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G versus 4.2 GHz on the Core i9-9820X — a 4.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G (base: 3.9 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G uses the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture (7 nm), while the Core i9-9820X uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G scores 20,465 against the Core i9-9820X's 20,456 — a 0% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G. L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G vs 16.5 MB (total) on the Core i9-9820X.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G | Core i9-9820X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 10 / 20+67% |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz+5% | 4.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.9 GHz+18% | 3.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 16.5 MB (total)+3% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Cezanne (2021−2025) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 20,465 | 20,456 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,394 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 9,361 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i9-9820X uses LGA2066 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G | Core i9-9820X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA2066 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4 2666 MHz |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 4 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 44 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G) / true (Core i9-9820X). Primary use case: Core i9-9820X targets Workstation.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G | Core i9-9820X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | true |
| Target Use | — | Workstation |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G launched at $259 MSRP, while the Core i9-9820X debuted at $889. At current prices ($160 vs $280), the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G is $120 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G delivers 127.9 pts/$ vs 73.1 pts/$ for the Core i9-9820X — making the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G the 54.6% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G | Core i9-9820X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $259-71% | $889 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $160-43% | $280 |
| Performance per Dollar | 127.9+75% | 73.1 |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2018 |
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