Xeon E5-2686 v4 vs Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G
Xeon E5-2686 v4
Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 E5-2686 v4
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2686 v4 | Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($146) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cezanne (2021−2025) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2686 v4 | Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($146) |
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 E5-2686 v4 and Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G
Xeon E5-2686 v4
The Xeon E5-2686 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 18 cores and 36 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 45 MB. L2 cache: 4.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCLGA2011-3. Thermal design power (TDP): 145 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 19,860 points. Launch price was $800.
Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G
The Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G 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 3.9 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: 19,739 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2686 v4 packs 18 cores / 36 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5-2686 v4 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Xeon E5-2686 v4 versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G — a 37.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G (base: 2.3 GHz vs 3.9 GHz). The Xeon E5-2686 v4 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G uses Cezanne (2021−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2686 v4 scores 19,860 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G's 19,739 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon E5-2686 v4. L3 cache: 45 MB on the Xeon E5-2686 v4 vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2686 v4 | Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 18 / 36+200% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 4.4 GHz+47% |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | 3.9 GHz+70% |
| L3 Cache | 45 MB+181% | 16 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4.5 MB+800% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Broadwell (2015−2019) | Cezanne (2021−2025) |
| PassMark | 19,860 | 19,739 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 895 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 6,822 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2686 v4 uses the FCLGA2011-3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2686 v4 | Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCLGA2011-3 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1536 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 4 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 40 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: Yes (Xeon E5-2686 v4) / not specified (Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G).
| Feature | Xeon E5-2686 v4 | Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | Yes | — |
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