CPU
GPU
Xeon E5-4610 v4
Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE
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 E5-4610 v4
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-4610 v4 | 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 | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-4610 v4 | 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 E5-4610 v4 and Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE
Xeon E5-4610 v4
The Xeon E5-4610 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB. L2 cache: 2.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 15,084 points. Launch price was $1,219.
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 E5-4610 v4 packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5-4610 v4 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Xeon E5-4610 v4 versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE — a 80% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE (base: 1.8 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Xeon E5-4610 v4 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE uses Renoir (2020−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-4610 v4 scores 15,084 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE's 15,316 — a 1.5% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE. L3 cache: 25 MB on the Xeon E5-4610 v4 vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE.
| Feature | Xeon E5-4610 v4 | Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 20+67% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 1.8 GHz | 4.2 GHz+133% |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz | 3.3 GHz+83% |
| L3 Cache | 25 MB+213% | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2.5 MB+400% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Broadwell (2015−2019) | Renoir (2020−2023) |
| PassMark | 15,084 | 15,316+2% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-4610 v4 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-4610 v4 | Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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