Ryzen 7 6800U vs Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G
Ryzen 7 6800U
Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G
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 7 6800U
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 6800U | Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($160) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Rembrandt-U (Zen 3+) (2022) / 6 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cezanne (2021−2025) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 6800U | Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($160) |
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 7 6800U and Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G
Ryzen 7 6800U
The Ryzen 7 6800U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Janeiro 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-U (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 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: 20,619 points. Launch price was $299.
Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G
The Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 June 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 20,465 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 7 6800U packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 7 6800U has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 7 6800U versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G — a 6.6% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 6800U (base: 2.7 GHz vs 3.9 GHz). The Ryzen 7 6800U uses the Rembrandt-U (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture (6 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G uses Cezanne (2021−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 6800U scores 20,619 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G's 20,465 — a 0.7% lead for the Ryzen 7 6800U. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 6800U vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 6800U | Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+33% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.7 GHz+7% | 4.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz | 3.9 GHz+44% |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 16 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 6 nm-14% | 7 nm |
| Architecture | Rembrandt-U (Zen 3+) (2022) | Cezanne (2021−2025) |
| PassMark | 20,619 | 20,465 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 11,741 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,713 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 7,397 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 6800U uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 6800U | Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP7 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR5-6400 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (SVM) (Ryzen 7 6800U) / not specified (Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G). The Ryzen 7 6800U includes integrated graphics (Radeon 680M), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 6800U targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 6800U rivals Core i7-1255U.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 6800U | Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 680M | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V (SVM) | — |
| Target Use | Productivity | — |
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