Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE vs EPYC 4124P
Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE
EPYC 4124P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 4124P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE | EPYC 4124P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($311) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cezanne (2021−2025) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raphael (2023−2025) / 5 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE | EPYC 4124P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($311) | ✅ 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 5650GE and EPYC 4124P
Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE
The Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE 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 3.4 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): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 18,155 points. Launch price was $299.
EPYC 4124P
The EPYC 4124P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 May 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 18,139 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the EPYC 4124P offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE versus 5.1 GHz on the EPYC 4124P — a 14.7% clock advantage for the EPYC 4124P (base: 3.4 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE uses the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture (7 nm), while the EPYC 4124P uses Raphael (2023−2025) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE scores 18,155 against the EPYC 4124P's 18,139 — a 0.1% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 1,504 vs 10,500 (149.9% advantage for the EPYC 4124P). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,900 vs 1,962, a 3.2% lead for the EPYC 4124P that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 6,700 vs 1,898 (111.7% advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE). L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE vs 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 4124P.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE | EPYC 4124P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12+50% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz | 5.1 GHz+16% |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.8 GHz+12% |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 32 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 7 nm | 5 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Cezanne (2021−2025) | Raphael (2023−2025) |
| PassMark | 18,155 | 18,139 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 1,504 | 10,500+598% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,900 | 1,962+3% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 6,700+253% | 1,898 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the EPYC 4124P uses AM5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE versus DDR5-5200 on the EPYC 4124P — the EPYC 4124P supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 4124P supports up to 192 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 100% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE) vs 28 (EPYC 4124P) — the EPYC 4124P offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AM4 (Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE) and B650,X670,X870 (EPYC 4124P).
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE | EPYC 4124P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | AM5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5200+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 192 GB+200% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 28+75% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the EPYC 4124P supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE) vs AMD-V, AMD-Vi (EPYC 4124P). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE) and Radeon Graphics (EPYC 4124P) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE targets Workstation, EPYC 4124P targets Entry Server. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE rivals Ryzen 5 3600; EPYC 4124P rivals Core i5-10500T.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE | EPYC 4124P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Graphics | Radeon Graphics |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | AMD-V, AMD-Vi |
| Target Use | Workstation | Entry Server |
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