Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H
VS
Xeon D-2187NT

Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H vs Xeon D-2187NT

AMD

Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H

6 Cores12 Thrd45 WWMax: 4.5 GHz2022
VS
Intel

Xeon D-2187NT

16 Cores32 Thrd110 WWMax: 3 GHz2018

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.

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

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-2187NT

#97
Xeon Silver 4314
MSRP: $395|Avg: $395
102%
#98
Xeon W-1350
MSRP: $255|Avg: $255
102%
#99
Xeon W-1370P
MSRP: $323|Avg: $323
102%
#106
Xeon Gold 6143
MSRP: $342|Avg: $342
100%
#107
Xeon D-2187NT
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#115
Xeon W-1370
MSRP: $323|Avg: $323
98%
#119
Xeon 6505P
MSRP: $563|Avg: $563
97%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon D-2187NT is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightRyzen 5 PRO 6650HXeon D-2187NT
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Rembrandt-H PRO (Zen 3+) (2022) / 6 nm)
✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H ($0), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($0 less, NaN% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightRyzen 5 PRO 6650HXeon D-2187NT
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H and Xeon D-2187NT

AMD

Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H

The Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-H PRO (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 18,047 points. Launch price was $299.

Intel

Xeon D-2187NT

The Xeon D-2187NT is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 February 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 22 MB. L2 cache: 16 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2518. Thermal design power (TDP): 110 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 18,070 points. Launch price was $1,989.

Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon D-2187NT offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon D-2187NT has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H versus 3 GHz on the Xeon D-2187NT — a 40% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H uses the Rembrandt-H PRO (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture (6 nm), while the Xeon D-2187NT uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H scores 18,047 against the Xeon D-2187NT's 18,070 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon D-2187NT. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H vs 22 MB on the Xeon D-2187NT.

FeatureRyzen 5 PRO 6650HXeon D-2187NT
Cores / Threads
6 / 12
16 / 32+167%
Boost Clock
4.5 GHz+50%
3 GHz
Base Clock
3.3 GHz+65%
2 GHz
L3 Cache
16 MB (total)
22 MB+38%
L2 Cache
512K (per core)
16 MB+3100%
Process
6 nm-57%
14 nm
Architecture
Rembrandt-H PRO (Zen 3+) (2022)
Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
PassMark
18,047
18,070
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon D-2187NT uses FCBGA2518 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen 5 PRO 6650HXeon D-2187NT
Socket
FP7
FCBGA2518
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0+33%
PCIe 3.0