Ryzen 7 PRO 7730U vs Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE

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 5 PRO 5655GE

#101

Core i5-13400

MSRP: $221|Avg: $185

103%

#102

Ryzen 9 7950X3D

MSRP: $699|Avg: $486

103%

#103

Core i5-11600

MSRP: $213|Avg: $140

103%

#104

Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G

MSRP: $259|Avg: $160

103%

#105

Core i9-12900K

MSRP: $589|Avg: $322

103%

#106

Ryzen 7 5800XT

MSRP: $249|Avg: $219

103%

#107

Core i5-10400F

MSRP: $160|Avg: $102

103%

#108

Core i9-12900KF

MSRP: $564|Avg: $320

103%

#109

Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE

MSRP: $209|Avg: $120

103%

#110

Ryzen 5 4600GE

MSRP: $200|Avg: $125

102%

#111

Core i5-10500T

MSRP: $226|Avg: $80

102%

#112

Core i5-14600

MSRP: $255|Avg: $255

102%

#113

Core i7-14700F

MSRP: $359|Avg: $330

101%

#114

Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G

MSRP: $89|Avg: $52

100%

#115

Core i9-14900K

MSRP: $589|Avg: $469

100%

#116

Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE

MSRP: $146|Avg: $146

100%

#117

Core i7-13790F

MSRP: $392|Avg: $350

100%

#118

Core i5-14500

MSRP: $239|Avg: $251

100%

#119

Core i5-11600KF

MSRP: $237|Avg: $157

100%

#120

Ryzen 5 5600XT

MSRP: $192|Avg: $180

100%

#121

Core i5-13600

MSRP: $255|Avg: $255

99%

#122

Core i3-13100F

MSRP: $109|Avg: $119

99%

#123

Ryzen 5 5600G

MSRP: $259|Avg: $160

99%

#124

Core Ultra 9 285K

MSRP: $589|Avg: $550

99%

#125

Core i5-13400E

MSRP: $221|Avg: $221

98%

#126

Ryzen 7 8700F

MSRP: $270|Avg: $257

98%

#127

Core i9-14900KF

MSRP: $564|Avg: $480

98%

#128

Core i7-12700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $285

97%

#129

Core i9-13900KF

MSRP: $599|Avg: $480

97%

#130

Core i7-12700

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

97%

#131

Core Ultra 5 245T

MSRP: $270|Avg: $270

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Ryzen 7 PRO 7730U delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE in both compute-intensive tasks (0.1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Ryzen 7 PRO 7730U	Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($146)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Barcelo-U Refresh (2023) / 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Cezanne (2021−2025) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen 7 PRO 7730U	Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($146)

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 7 PRO 7730U Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 PRO 7730U and Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE

Ryzen 7 PRO 7730U

The Ryzen 7 PRO 7730U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Barcelo-U Refresh (2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 18,191 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE

The Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 May 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 18,169 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 PRO 7730U packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 7 PRO 7730U has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 7730U versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE — a 2.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 7730U (base: 2 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 7730U uses the Barcelo-U Refresh (2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE uses Cezanne (2021−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 PRO 7730U scores 18,191 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE's 18,169 — a 0.1% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 7730U. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 7730U vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE.

Feature	Ryzen 7 PRO 7730U	Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE
Cores / Threads	8 / 16+33%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.5 GHz+2%	4.4 GHz
Base Clock	2 GHz	3.4 GHz+70%
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	16 MB
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	512 kB (per core)
Process	7 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Barcelo-U Refresh (2023)	Cezanne (2021−2025)
PassMark	18,191	18,169

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 PRO 7730U uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.