Xeon E5-4655 v4 vs Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U

Xeon E5-4655 v4

8 Cores16 Thrd135 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2016

Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 4 GHz2021

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-4655 v4

8 / 16

10,912

+0.8%

10,828

0.0%

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. The Xeon E5-4655 v4 is positioned at rank #1019 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 E5-4655 v4

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

88061%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

16627%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

14772%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

11412%

#1019

Xeon E5-4655 v4

MSRP: $4616|Avg: N/A

100%

#1020

Xeon E5-4650L

MSRP: $3616|Avg: N/A

100%

#1021

Xeon E-2224

MSRP: $3226|Avg: $195

94%

#1022

Athlon MP 2400+

MSRP: $151|Avg: $20

86%

#1023

Xeon E5-2640 v2

MSRP: $4115|Avg: $530

78%

#1024

Xeon E5-2650L v2

MSRP: $4115|Avg: $1078

78%

#1025

Opteron 142

MSRP: $292|Avg: $20

64%

#1026

Athlon MP 2800+

MSRP: $275|Avg: $10

58%

#1027

Xeon L3110

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $950

57%

#1028

Xeon 2.66

MSRP: $337|Avg: $10

56%

#1029

Xeon X5272

MSRP: $1172|Avg: $76

53%

#1030

Xeon 3.20

MSRP: $851|Avg: $10

29%

#1031

Xeon Platinum 8260L

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $750

29%

#1032

Xeon X5355

MSRP: $4491|Avg: $4000

19%

#1033

Xeon E5420

MSRP: $7214|Avg: $6500

12%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U (2021) utilizes 7 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-4655 v4	Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($4,616)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Cezanne-U PRO (Zen 3) (2021) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-4655 v4 (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-4655 v4	Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($4,616)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 E5-4655 v4 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-4655 v4 and Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U

Xeon E5-4655 v4

The Xeon E5-4655 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 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 10,912 points. Launch price was $4,616.

Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U

The Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne-U PRO (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 10,828 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-4655 v4 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon E5-4655 v4 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon E5-4655 v4 versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U — a 22.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Xeon E5-4655 v4 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U uses Cezanne-U PRO (Zen 3) (2021) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-4655 v4 scores 10,912 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U's 10,828 — a 0.8% lead for the Xeon E5-4655 v4. L3 cache: 30 MB on the Xeon E5-4655 v4 vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U.

Feature	Xeon E5-4655 v4	Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U
Cores / Threads	8 / 16+100%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz	4 GHz+25%
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	2.6 GHz+4%
L3 Cache	30 MB+275%	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	512K (per core)
Process	14 nm	7 nm-50%
Architecture	Broadwell (2015−2019)	Cezanne-U PRO (Zen 3) (2021)
PassMark	10,912	10,828

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-4655 v4 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U uses FP6 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E5-4655 v4	Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U
Socket	LGA2011	FP6
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2400	—
Max RAM Capacity	1536 GB	—
RAM Channels	4	—
ECC Support	✅	—
PCIe Lanes	40	—