CPU
GPU
Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE
Xeon Gold 5120
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 Gold 5120
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE | Xeon Gold 5120 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($146) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cezanne (2021−2025) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE | Xeon Gold 5120 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5655GE and Xeon Gold 5120
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 Gold 5120
The Xeon Gold 5120 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 14 cores and 28 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 19.25 MB. L2 cache: 14 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 18,132 points. Launch price was $1,555.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon Gold 5120 offers 14 cores / 28 threads — the Xeon Gold 5120 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5120 — a 31.6% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE (base: 3.4 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE uses the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon Gold 5120 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE scores 18,169 against the Xeon Gold 5120's 18,132 — a 0.2% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE. L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE vs 19.25 MB on the Xeon Gold 5120.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE | Xeon Gold 5120 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 14 / 28+133% |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz+38% | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz+55% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 19.25 MB+20% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 14 MB+2700% |
| Process | 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Cezanne (2021−2025) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 18,169 | 18,132 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon Gold 5120 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE | Xeon Gold 5120 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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