Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U vs Xeon E5-4650 v4

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U

6 / 12

16,245

+0.1%

Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395

Ryzen 9 9950X3D

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Xeon E5-4650 v4

14 / 28

16,225

0.0%

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 E5-4650 v4

#130

EPYC 9115

MSRP: $726|Avg: $726

103%

#131

EPYC 74F3

MSRP: $913|Avg: $824

102%

#137

Xeon E5-4650 v4

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#143

Xeon W-1350P

MSRP: $311|Avg: $250

97%

#145

Xeon 6511P

MSRP: $815|Avg: $815

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U (2022) utilizes 6 nm technology and DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U	Xeon E5-4650 v4
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Rembrandt-U PRO (Zen 3+) (2022) / 6 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-4650 v4 (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U	Xeon E5-4650 v4
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.

Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-4650 v4 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U and Xeon E5-4650 v4

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.

Xeon E5-4650 v4

The Xeon E5-4650 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 14 cores and 28 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 35 MB. L2 cache: 3.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 16,225 points. Launch price was $3,838.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon E5-4650 v4 offers 14 cores / 28 threads — the Xeon E5-4650 v4 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U versus 2.8 GHz on the Xeon E5-4650 v4 — a 46.6% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U (base: 2.9 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U uses the Rembrandt-U PRO (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture (6 nm), while the Xeon E5-4650 v4 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U scores 16,245 against the Xeon E5-4650 v4's 16,225 — a 0.1% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U vs 35 MB on the Xeon E5-4650 v4.

Feature	Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U	Xeon E5-4650 v4
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	14 / 28+133%
Boost Clock	4.5 GHz+61%	2.8 GHz
Base Clock	2.9 GHz+32%	2.2 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	35 MB+119%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	3.5 MB+600%
Process	6 nm-57%	14 nm
Architecture	Rembrandt-U PRO (Zen 3+) (2022)	Broadwell (2015−2019)
PassMark	16,245	16,225

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E5-4650 v4 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.