CPU
GPU
Xeon E-2336
Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G
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 Xeon E-2336
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E-2336 | Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($165) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Rocket Lake-E (2021) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E-2336 | Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($165) |
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 E-2336 and Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G
Xeon E-2336
The Xeon E-2336 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Rocket Lake-E (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 16,136 points. Launch price was $800.
Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G
The Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G 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 3.7 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): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 16,280 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon E-2336 and Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Xeon E-2336 versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G — a 13.3% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2336 (base: 2.9 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Xeon E-2336 uses the Rocket Lake-E (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G uses Renoir (2020−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E-2336 scores 16,136 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G's 16,280 — a 0.9% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2336 vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G.
| Feature | Xeon E-2336 | Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz+14% | 4.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz | 3.7 GHz+28% |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total)+50% | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Rocket Lake-E (2021) | Renoir (2020−2023) |
| PassMark | 16,136 | 16,280 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E-2336 uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E-2336 | Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
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