
Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G vs Xeon E5-4667 v4

Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G

Xeon E5-4667 v4
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 Xeon E5-4667 v4
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G | Xeon E5-4667 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($160) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cezanne (2021−2025) / 7 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G | Xeon E5-4667 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($160) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Xeon E5-4667 v4

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.

Xeon E5-4667 v4
The Xeon E5-4667 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 18 cores and 36 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 45 MB. L2 cache: 4.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 20,319 points. Launch price was $5,729.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon E5-4667 v4 offers 18 cores / 36 threads — the Xeon E5-4667 v4 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G versus 3 GHz on the Xeon E5-4667 v4 — a 37.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G (base: 3.9 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G uses the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon E5-4667 v4 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G scores 20,465 against the Xeon E5-4667 v4's 20,319 — a 0.7% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G. L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G vs 45 MB on the Xeon E5-4667 v4.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G | Xeon E5-4667 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 18 / 36+200% |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz+47% | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.9 GHz+77% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 45 MB+181% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 4.5 MB+800% |
| Process | 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Cezanne (2021−2025) | Broadwell (2015−2019) |
| PassMark | 20,465 | 20,319 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-4667 v4 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G | Xeon E5-4667 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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