Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G vs Ryzen 5 PRO 220

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 5655G

#74

Ryzen 5 5500GT

MSRP: $125|Avg: $130

107%

#75

Ryzen 7 1700

MSRP: $140|Avg: $185

78%

#75

Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G

MSRP: $309|Avg: $140

107%

#76

Ryzen 7 7700X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $249

106%

#77

Ryzen 9 5900XT

MSRP: $349|Avg: $311

105%

#78

Core i5-12500

MSRP: $212|Avg: $140

104%

#79

Core i5-14600K

MSRP: $329|Avg: $275

104%

#80

Ryzen 7 7700

MSRP: $329|Avg: $246

103%

#81

Core i5-13400F

MSRP: $196|Avg: $180

103%

#82

Core i3-12100T

MSRP: $125|Avg: $90

103%

#83

Core i7-11700F

MSRP: $298|Avg: $150

102%

#84

Core i3-10105F

MSRP: $97|Avg: $65

101%

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Core i5-9400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $60

101%

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Core i7-12700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $250

101%

#87

Core i5-12490F

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

100%

#88

Ryzen 5 5600GT

MSRP: $140|Avg: $150

100%

#89

Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G

MSRP: $146|Avg: $146

100%

#90

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G

MSRP: $300|Avg: $180

100%

#91

Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G

MSRP: $209|Avg: $120

99%

#92

Ryzen 5 8600G

MSRP: $229|Avg: $190

98%

#93

Core i7-13700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $350

97%

#94

Ryzen 7 9700X

MSRP: $359|Avg: $285

96%

#95

Ryzen 9 7900

MSRP: $429|Avg: $370

96%

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Core Ultra 5 235T

MSRP: $247|Avg: $247

96%

#97

Ryzen 9 5950X

MSRP: $799|Avg: $350

96%

#98

Ryzen 9 7900X3D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $389

95%

#99

Core i5-14400F

MSRP: $196|Avg: $199

95%

#100

Core i5-14400

MSRP: $221|Avg: $197

95%

#101

Core i5-13400

MSRP: $221|Avg: $185

95%

#102

Ryzen 9 7950X3D

MSRP: $699|Avg: $486

95%

#103

Core i5-11600

MSRP: $213|Avg: $140

95%

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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Ryzen 5 PRO 220 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G in both compute-intensive tasks (0.8% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G	Ryzen 5 PRO 220
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($146)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Cezanne (2021−2025) / 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Hawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023−2025) / 4 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G	Ryzen 5 PRO 220
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($146)	✅ 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.

Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 PRO 220 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G and Ryzen 5 PRO 220

Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G

The Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 May 2024 (1 year 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: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 19,739 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 5 PRO 220

The Ryzen 5 PRO 220 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7/FP7r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 MB + 16 MB. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 19,889 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G and Ryzen 5 PRO 220 share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G versus 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 220 — a 10.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 220 (base: 3.9 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G uses the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 220 uses Hawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G scores 19,739 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 220's 19,889 — a 0.8% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 220. Both processors carry 16 MB of L3 cache.

Feature	Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G	Ryzen 5 PRO 220
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz	4.9 GHz+11%
Base Clock	3.9 GHz+22%	3.2 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB	16 MB
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	6 MB+1100%
Process	7 nm	4 nm-43%
Architecture	Cezanne (2021−2025)	Hawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023−2025)
PassMark	19,739	19,889

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 220 uses FP7/FP7r2 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G	Ryzen 5 PRO 220
Socket	AM4	FP7/FP7r2
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G launched at $146 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 220 debuted at $0. At current prices ($146 vs $0), the Ryzen 5 PRO 220 is $146 cheaper.