CPU
GPU
Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE
Xeon E5-2686 V3
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 5655GE
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2686 V3
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE | Xeon E5-2686 V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($146) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($160) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cezanne (2021−2025) / 7 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE | Xeon E5-2686 V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+10%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($146) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($160) |
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 5655GE and Xeon E5-2686 V3
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.
Xeon E5-2686 V3
The Xeon E5-2686 V3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 18 cores and 36 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 45 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011-3. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4 2133 MHz Quad-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 18,148 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon E5-2686 V3 offers 18 cores / 36 threads — the Xeon E5-2686 V3 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon E5-2686 V3 — a 22.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE (base: 3.4 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE uses the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon E5-2686 V3 uses Haswell-EP (2014−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE scores 18,169 against the Xeon E5-2686 V3's 18,148 — a 0.1% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE. L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE vs 45 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2686 V3.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE | Xeon E5-2686 V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 18 / 36+200% |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz+26% | 3.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz+70% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 45 MB (total)+181% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm-68% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Cezanne (2021−2025) | Haswell-EP (2014−2015) |
| PassMark | 18,169 | 18,148 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 10,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,033 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 8,649 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2686 V3 uses LGA2011-3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE | Xeon E5-2686 V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA2011-3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 768 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 4 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 40 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE) / Yes (Xeon E5-2686 V3).
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE | Xeon E5-2686 V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | Yes |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE launched at $146 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-2686 V3 debuted at $1500. At current prices ($146 vs $160), the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE is $14 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE delivers 124.4 pts/$ vs 113.4 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-2686 V3 — making the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE the 9.3% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE | Xeon E5-2686 V3 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $146-90% | $1500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $146-9% | $160 |
| Performance per Dollar | 124.4+10% | 113.4 |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2014 |
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