Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U
VS
Xeon 6325P

Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U vs Xeon 6325P

AMD

Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U

6 Cores12 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.5 GHz2022
VS
Intel

Xeon 6325P

4 Cores8 Thrd55 WWMax: 4.8 GHz2025

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 6325P

#169
Xeon E-2356G
MSRP: $311|Avg: $544
102%
#171
Xeon W-2140B
MSRP: $294|Avg: $99
101%
#176
Xeon 6325P
MSRP: $281|Avg: $281
100%
#178
Xeon Silver 4510
MSRP: $563|Avg: $563
100%
#179
Xeon W-3223
MSRP: $294|Avg: $294
99%
#182
EPYC Embedded 8224P
MSRP: $855|Avg: $1048
98%
#187
Xeon Gold 5520+
MSRP: $1083|Avg: $764
97%
#188
EPYC 8124P
MSRP: $639|Avg: $639
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 ($281) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon 6325P is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightRyzen 5 PRO 6650UXeon 6325P
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($281)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Rembrandt-U PRO (Zen 3+) (2022) / 6 nm)
✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U ($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 ($281 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightRyzen 5 PRO 6650UXeon 6325P
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($281)

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 6650U and Xeon 6325P

AMD

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.

Intel

Xeon 6325P

The Xeon 6325P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 16,346 points. Launch price was $281.

Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon 6325P offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U versus 4.8 GHz on the Xeon 6325P — a 6.5% clock advantage for the Xeon 6325P (base: 2.9 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U uses the Rembrandt-U PRO (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture (6 nm), while the Xeon 6325P uses Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U scores 16,245 against the Xeon 6325P's 16,346 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon 6325P. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U vs 12 MB (total) on the Xeon 6325P.

FeatureRyzen 5 PRO 6650UXeon 6325P
Cores / Threads
6 / 12+50%
4 / 8
Boost Clock
4.5 GHz
4.8 GHz+7%
Base Clock
2.9 GHz
3.5 GHz+21%
L3 Cache
16 MB (total)+33%
12 MB (total)
L2 Cache
512K (per core)
1.25 MB (per core)+150%
Process
6 nm-14%
Intel 7 nm
Architecture
Rembrandt-U PRO (Zen 3+) (2022)
Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025)
PassMark
16,245
16,346
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon 6325P uses LGA1700 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen 5 PRO 6650UXeon 6325P
Socket
FP7
LGA1700
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 4.0