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Xeon E5-4650 v4
Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U
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 E5-4650 v4
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Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-4650 v4 | Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Rembrandt-U PRO (Zen 3+) (2022) / 6 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-4650 v4 | Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 E5-4650 v4 and Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U
Xeon E5-4650 v4
The Xeon E5-4650 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 14 cores and 28 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 35 MB. L2 cache: 3.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 16,225 points. Launch price was $3,838.
Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U
The Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-U PRO (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 16,245 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-4650 v4 packs 14 cores / 28 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5-4650 v4 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Xeon E5-4650 v4 versus 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U — a 46.6% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Xeon E5-4650 v4 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U uses Rembrandt-U PRO (Zen 3+) (2022) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-4650 v4 scores 16,225 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U's 16,245 — a 0.1% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U. L3 cache: 35 MB on the Xeon E5-4650 v4 vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U.
| Feature | Xeon E5-4650 v4 | Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 14 / 28+133% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz | 4.5 GHz+61% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.9 GHz+32% |
| L3 Cache | 35 MB+119% | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 3.5 MB+600% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 6 nm-57% |
| Architecture | Broadwell (2015−2019) | Rembrandt-U PRO (Zen 3+) (2022) |
| PassMark | 16,225 | 16,245 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-4650 v4 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-4650 v4 | Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | FP7 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
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