Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U vs Ryzen 7 3700X

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 Ryzen 7 3700X

#28

Core Ultra 7 265KF

MSRP: $379|Avg: $323

113%

#29

Core Ultra 7 265F

MSRP: $369|Avg: $276

111%

#30

Core i5-12400F

MSRP: $174|Avg: $110

111%

#31

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

109%

#32

Ryzen 7 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $100

109%

#33

Core i3-10100F

MSRP: $88|Avg: $50

109%

#34

Ryzen 5 7400F

MSRP: $150|Avg: $147

108%

#35

Ryzen 5 9600X

MSRP: $279|Avg: $178

105%

#36

Ryzen 7 3800X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $140

103%

#37

Ryzen 3 5300G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

102%

#38

Ryzen 9 7900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $316

101%

#39

Ryzen 5 5600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $135

101%

#40

Core i5-14600KF

MSRP: $304|Avg: $239

101%

#41

Ryzen 7 5800

MSRP: $349|Avg: $160

100%

#42

Core i3-14100F

MSRP: $109|Avg: $96

100%

#43

Ryzen 7 3700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $140

100%

#44

Ryzen 5 7600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $178

99%

#45

Ryzen 3 3100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

99%

#46

Core i5-13490F

MSRP: $235|Avg: $170

98%

#47

Ryzen 5 5600F

MSRP: $99|Avg: $129

98%

#48

Ryzen 9 PRO 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

98%

#49

Ryzen 3 4300GE

MSRP: $94|Avg: $72

97%

#50

Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $50

97%

#51

Core Ultra 5 225

MSRP: $240|Avg: $200

97%

#52

Core i5-11500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $110

97%

#53

Core i3-12100F

MSRP: $97|Avg: $90

97%

#54

Core Ultra 7 265

MSRP: $384|Avg: $320

97%

#55

Ryzen 7 5800X

MSRP: $449|Avg: $180

96%

#56

Core i5-11400F

MSRP: $157|Avg: $110

96%

#57

Ryzen 7 5700G

MSRP: $359|Avg: $160

95%

#58

Ryzen 7 5700X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $175

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U leads in gaming performance. However, the Ryzen 7 3700X is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 32% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U	Ryzen 7 3700X
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($140)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Rembrandt-U PRO (Zen 3+) (2022) / 6 nm)	✨ Modern (Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) / 7 nm, 12 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U	Ryzen 7 3700X
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($140)

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.

Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 3700X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U and Ryzen 7 3700X

Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U

The Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-U PRO (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 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): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 16,245 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 7 3700X

The Ryzen 7 3700X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 July 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 22,430 points. Launch price was $329.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 3700X offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 3700X has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3700X — a 2.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U (base: 2.9 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U uses the Rembrandt-U PRO (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture (6 nm), while the Ryzen 7 3700X uses Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U scores 16,245 against the Ryzen 7 3700X's 22,430 — a 32% lead for the Ryzen 7 3700X. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U vs 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 3700X.

Feature	Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U	Ryzen 7 3700X
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	4.5 GHz+2%	4.4 GHz
Base Clock	2.9 GHz	3.6 GHz+24%
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	32 MB+100%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	512K (per core)
Process	6 nm-14%	7 nm, 12 nm
Architecture	Rembrandt-U PRO (Zen 3+) (2022)	Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020)
PassMark	16,245	22,430+38%

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 3700X uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.