Xeon E-2246G vs Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE

Xeon E-2246G

6 Cores12 Thrd80 WWMax: 4.8 GHz2019

Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE

6 Cores12 Thrd35 WWMax: 4.2 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E-2246G

6 / 12

13,832

0.0%

14,015

+1.3%

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX

Ryzen 9 9950X3D

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

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 Xeon E-2246G

#227

Xeon E-2378

MSRP: $362|Avg: $562

106%

#228

Xeon w3-2525

MSRP: $609|Avg: $800

106%

#230

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX

MSRP: $1337|Avg: $368

105%

#232

EPYC 7282

MSRP: $650|Avg: $199

104%

#233

Xeon w5-2545

MSRP: $889|Avg: $1100

103%

#234

Xeon W-1250P

MSRP: $311|Avg: $311

103%

#237

Xeon w3-2535

MSRP: $739|Avg: $800

102%

#239

EPYC 7313P

MSRP: $913|Avg: $824

101%

#240

Ryzen 7 PRO 1700

MSRP: $329|Avg: $60

100%

#241

Xeon w5-2555X

MSRP: $1069|Avg: $1145

100%

#242

Xeon E-2246G

MSRP: $311|Avg: $268

100%

#244

Xeon w3-2423

MSRP: $359|Avg: $300

99%

#245

EPYC 8434P

MSRP: $1517|Avg: $3137

99%

#247

EPYC 7443P

MSRP: $1337|Avg: $1045

96%

#248

EPYC 4564P

MSRP: $1517|Avg: $1517

95%

#249

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX

MSRP: $1340|Avg: $1340

95%

#250

EPYC 7D12

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100

95%

#251

Xeon W-1390P

MSRP: $594|Avg: $450

95%

#253

Xeon W-2150B

MSRP: $499|Avg: $400

92%

#255

Xeon 6517P

MSRP: $1195|Avg: $1195

92%

#257

Xeon W-1290

MSRP: $498|Avg: $300

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE

#240

Core i5-12400T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $192

104%

#241

Core i9-14900F

MSRP: $524|Avg: $579

104%

#242

Celeron G6900E

MSRP: $53|Avg: $53

104%

#243

Core i3-12300T

MSRP: $209|Avg: $164

103%

#244

Core i9-12900

MSRP: $519|Avg: $420

103%

#245

Ryzen 3 8300G

MSRP: $176|Avg: $176

103%

#246

Core i7-11700KF

MSRP: $374|Avg: $299

102%

#247

Core i5-10600K

MSRP: $262|Avg: $179

102%

#248

Core i3-10325

MSRP: $154|Avg: $130

102%

#249

Ryzen Embedded V2718

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

102%

#250

Core i7-8086K

MSRP: $425|Avg: $178

102%

#251

Core i3-10300T

MSRP: $157|Avg: $100

101%

#252

Core i9-10900TE

MSRP: $309|Avg: $180

101%

#253

Core i9-12900T

MSRP: $489|Avg: $378

101%

#254

Core i5-12600T

MSRP: $223|Avg: $223

100%

#255

Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE

MSRP: $200|Avg: $180

100%

#256

Ryzen 7 1700X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $60

50%

#256

Ryzen 5 3500X

MSRP: $155|Avg: $171

99%

#257

Core i9-14900

MSRP: $524|Avg: $589

99%

#258

Core i5-8600

MSRP: $213|Avg: $130

99%

#259

Core i3-9100TE

MSRP: $122|Avg: $60

98%

#260

Core i5-12500T

MSRP: $302|Avg: $214

98%

#261

Core i9-13900

MSRP: $549|Avg: $599

97%

#262

Core i7-8700K

MSRP: $359|Avg: $160

49%

#262

Core i7-11700

MSRP: $323|Avg: $274

97%

#263

Core i9-13900T

MSRP: $549|Avg: $570

96%

#264

Processor 300T

MSRP: $82|Avg: $82

95%

#265

Athlon 3000G

MSRP: $49|Avg: $60

95%

#266

Athlon 220GE

MSRP: $65|Avg: $60

95%

#267

Ryzen 9 3900X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $441

95%

#268

Core i5-10500

MSRP: $200|Avg: $178

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($268) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E-2246G is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon E-2246G	Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($268)	✅ More affordable ($180)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE ($180), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($88 less, 33% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon E-2246G	Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+51%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($268)	✅ More affordable ($180)

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.

Xeon E-2246G Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E-2246G and Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE

Xeon E-2246G

The Xeon E-2246G is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 May 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 13,832 points. Launch price was $311.

Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE

The Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 11 November 2022 (3 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. Passmark benchmark score: 14,015 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon E-2246G and Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Xeon E-2246G versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE — a 13.3% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2246G (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Xeon E-2246G uses the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE uses Renoir (2020−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E-2246G scores 13,832 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE's 14,015 — a 1.3% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2246G vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE.

Feature	Xeon E-2246G	Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.8 GHz+14%	4.2 GHz
Base Clock	3.6 GHz+9%	3.3 GHz
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)+50%	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	512 kB (per core)+100%
Process	14 nm	7 nm-50%
Architecture	Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019)	Renoir (2020−2023)
PassMark	13,832	14,015+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E-2246G uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E-2246G	Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE
Socket	LGA1151	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0

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Value Analysis

The Xeon E-2246G launched at $311 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE debuted at $200. At current prices ($268 vs $180), the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE is $88 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E-2246G delivers 51.6 pts/$ vs 77.9 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE — making the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE the 40.5% better value option.