Xeon D-2166NT vs Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE
Xeon D-2166NT
Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-2166NT
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon D-2166NT | Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($120) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon D-2166NT | Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($120) |
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 Xeon D-2166NT and Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE
Xeon D-2166NT
The Xeon D-2166NT is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 February 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 16.5 MB. L2 cache: 12 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2518. Thermal design power (TDP): 85 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 15,105 points. Launch price was $1,005.
Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE
The Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 July 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 15,316 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Xeon D-2166NT packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon D-2166NT has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Xeon D-2166NT versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE — a 33.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE (base: 2 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Xeon D-2166NT uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE uses Renoir (2020−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon D-2166NT scores 15,105 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE's 15,316 — a 1.4% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE. L3 cache: 16.5 MB on the Xeon D-2166NT vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE.
| Feature | Xeon D-2166NT | Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24+100% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 4.2 GHz+40% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 3.3 GHz+65% |
| L3 Cache | 16.5 MB+106% | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 12 MB+2300% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Renoir (2020−2023) |
| PassMark | 15,105 | 15,316+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon D-2166NT uses the FCBGA2518 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon D-2166NT | Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA2518 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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