CPU
GPU
Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G
Xeon Gold 6138T
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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6138T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G | Xeon Gold 6138T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($160) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cezanne (2021−2025) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G | Xeon Gold 6138T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+151%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($160) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) |
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 Gold 6138T
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 Gold 6138T
The Xeon Gold 6138T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 25 April 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 27.5 MB. L2 cache: 20 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 20,356 points. Launch price was $2,742.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6138T offers 20 cores / 40 threads — the Xeon Gold 6138T has 14 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6138T — a 17.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G (base: 3.9 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G uses the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6138T uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G scores 20,465 against the Xeon Gold 6138T's 20,356 — a 0.5% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G. L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G vs 27.5 MB on the Xeon Gold 6138T.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G | Xeon Gold 6138T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 20 / 40+233% |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz+19% | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.9 GHz+95% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 27.5 MB+72% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 20 MB+3900% |
| Process | 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Cezanne (2021−2025) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 20,465 | 20,356 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,030 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 11,988 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon Gold 6138T uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G | Xeon Gold 6138T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 768 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 6 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 48 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G) / Yes (Xeon Gold 6138T).
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G | Xeon Gold 6138T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | Yes |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G launched at $259 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 6138T debuted at $2742. At current prices ($160 vs $400), the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G is $240 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G delivers 127.9 pts/$ vs 50.9 pts/$ for the Xeon Gold 6138T — making the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G the 86.1% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G | Xeon Gold 6138T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $259-91% | $2742 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $160-60% | $400 |
| Performance per Dollar | 127.9+151% | 50.9 |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2017 |
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