Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE vs Ryzen 7 4800H

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE

2024

Why buy it

✅+100% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $146 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 4800H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌44.4% higher power demand at 65W vs 45W.

Ryzen 7 4800H

2020

Why buy it

✅Draws 45W instead of 65W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (18,086 vs 18,169).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 16 MB).

Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE

2024

Ryzen 7 4800H

2020

Why buy it

✅+100% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB).

Why buy it

✅Draws 45W instead of 65W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $146 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 4800H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌44.4% higher power demand at 65W vs 45W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (18,086 vs 18,169).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 16 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE better than Ryzen 7 4800H?

Yes. Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 0.7% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.5% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 0.7% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE is the better fit. You are getting 0.5% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 100% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE is at an unclear MSRP at $146 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 0.7% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (124.4 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2020), 100% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 6 cores / 12 threads instead of 8/16. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Games Benchmarks

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 5655GE Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 4800H Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE	Ryzen 7 4800H
1080p
low	175 FPS	173 FPS
medium	147 FPS	141 FPS
high	119 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	91 FPS
1440p
low	148 FPS	148 FPS
medium	123 FPS	119 FPS
high	99 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	74 FPS
4K
low	79 FPS	69 FPS
medium	71 FPS	60 FPS
high	57 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	37 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE	Ryzen 7 4800H
1080p
low	335 FPS	351 FPS
medium	284 FPS	292 FPS
high	257 FPS	257 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	225 FPS
1440p
low	297 FPS	302 FPS
medium	259 FPS	258 FPS
high	239 FPS	231 FPS
ultra	202 FPS	198 FPS
4K
low	231 FPS	244 FPS
medium	205 FPS	217 FPS
high	192 FPS	196 FPS
ultra	161 FPS	171 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE	Ryzen 7 4800H
1080p
low	454 FPS	452 FPS
medium	454 FPS	452 FPS
high	454 FPS	452 FPS
ultra	454 FPS	452 FPS
1440p
low	454 FPS	452 FPS
medium	436 FPS	452 FPS
high	399 FPS	451 FPS
ultra	339 FPS	400 FPS
4K
low	361 FPS	445 FPS
medium	304 FPS	377 FPS
high	268 FPS	331 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	271 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE	Ryzen 7 4800H
1080p
low	454 FPS	452 FPS
medium	454 FPS	452 FPS
high	454 FPS	452 FPS
ultra	454 FPS	452 FPS
1440p
low	454 FPS	452 FPS
medium	454 FPS	452 FPS
high	454 FPS	452 FPS
ultra	454 FPS	401 FPS
4K
low	454 FPS	434 FPS
medium	445 FPS	392 FPS
high	393 FPS	348 FPS
ultra	345 FPS	292 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE and Ryzen 7 4800H

Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE

The Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE 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 3.4 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: 18,169 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 7 4800H

The Ryzen 7 4800H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir-H (Zen 2) (2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 18,086 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 4800H offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 4800H has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 7 4800H — a 4.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE (base: 3.4 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE uses the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 4800H uses Renoir-H (Zen 2) (2020) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE scores 18,169 against the Ryzen 7 4800H's 18,086 — a 0.5% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE. L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 4800H.

Feature	Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE	Ryzen 7 4800H
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz+5%	4.2 GHz
Base Clock	3.4 GHz+17%	2.9 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB+100%	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	512 kB (per core)
Process	7 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Cezanne (2021−2025)	Renoir-H (Zen 2) (2020)
PassMark	18,169	18,086

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 4800H uses FP6 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.