
Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G vs Xeon E7-4830

Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G

Xeon E7-4830
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E7-4830
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G | Xeon E7-4830 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower 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) | 🛑 Legacy (Westmere-EX (2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G | Xeon E7-4830 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($146) | ✅ 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 5655G and Xeon E7-4830

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.

Xeon E7-4830
The Xeon E7-4830 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 April 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Westmere-EX (2011) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.13 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1567. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-978, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, Speed-1066. Passmark benchmark score: 19,981 points. Launch price was $2,059.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon E7-4830 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E7-4830 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G versus 2.4 GHz on the Xeon E7-4830 — a 58.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G (base: 3.9 GHz vs 2.13 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G uses the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon E7-4830 uses Westmere-EX (2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G scores 19,739 against the Xeon E7-4830's 19,981 — a 1.2% lead for the Xeon E7-4830. L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G vs 24 MB (total) on the Xeon E7-4830.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G | Xeon E7-4830 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 8 / 16+33% |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz+83% | 2.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.9 GHz+83% | 2.13 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 24 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm-78% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Cezanne (2021−2025) | Westmere-EX (2011) |
| PassMark | 19,739 | 19,981+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,696 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 10,382 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E7-4830 uses LGA1567 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G | Xeon E7-4830 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1567 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 2048 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 4 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G) / Yes (Xeon E7-4830).
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G | Xeon E7-4830 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | Yes |
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