CPU
GPU
Ryzen Z2 Go
Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U
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. The Ryzen Z2 Go is positioned at rank 935 and the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U is on rank 554, so the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Z2 Go
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Z2 Go | Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R (2025) / 6 nm) | ✨ Modern (Renoir-U PRO (Zen 2) (2020) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Z2 Go | Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Z2 Go and Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U
Ryzen Z2 Go
The Ryzen Z2 Go is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Rembrandt R (2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 6 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB + 8 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 12,188 points. Launch price was $149.
Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U
The Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 May 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir-U PRO (Zen 2) (2020) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 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: 12,073 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Ryzen Z2 Go packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen Z2 Go versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U — a 7.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen Z2 Go (base: 3 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Ryzen Z2 Go uses the Rembrandt R (2025) architecture (6 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U uses Renoir-U PRO (Zen 2) (2020) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Z2 Go scores 12,188 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U's 12,073 — a 0.9% lead for the Ryzen Z2 Go. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Ryzen Z2 Go vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U.
| Feature | Ryzen Z2 Go | Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 6 / 12+50% |
| Boost Clock | 4.3 GHz+7% | 4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+43% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 6 nm-14% | 7 nm |
| Architecture | Rembrandt R (2025) | Renoir-U PRO (Zen 2) (2020) |
| PassMark | 12,188 | 12,073 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 5,802 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,842 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 6,073 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: SVM (Ryzen Z2 Go) / not specified (Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U). The Ryzen Z2 Go includes integrated graphics (Radeon 680M), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen Z2 Go targets Budget. Direct competitor: Ryzen Z2 Go rivals Core Ultra 5 135U.
| Feature | Ryzen Z2 Go | Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 680M | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | SVM | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
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