Xeon Gold 5120 vs Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE
Xeon Gold 5120
Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE
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 Gold 5120
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5120 | Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($146) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cezanne (2021−2025) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5120 | Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Gold 5120 and Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE
Xeon Gold 5120
The Xeon Gold 5120 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 14 cores and 28 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 19.25 MB. L2 cache: 14 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 18,132 points. Launch price was $1,555.
Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE
The Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE 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 3.4 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: 18,169 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 5120 packs 14 cores / 28 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon Gold 5120 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5120 versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE — a 31.6% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Xeon Gold 5120 uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE uses Cezanne (2021−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 5120 scores 18,132 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE's 18,169 — a 0.2% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE. L3 cache: 19.25 MB on the Xeon Gold 5120 vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5120 | Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 14 / 28+133% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 4.4 GHz+38% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 3.4 GHz+55% |
| L3 Cache | 19.25 MB+20% | 16 MB |
| L2 Cache | 14 MB+2700% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Cezanne (2021−2025) |
| PassMark | 18,132 | 18,169 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 5120 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5120 | Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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