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Xeon Gold 5120T
Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H
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 5120T
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Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5120T | Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Rembrandt-H PRO (Zen 3+) (2022) / 6 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5120T | Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Gold 5120T and Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H
Xeon Gold 5120T
The Xeon Gold 5120T 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: 18,127 points. Launch price was $1,727.
Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H
The Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-H PRO (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 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): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 18,047 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 5120T packs 14 cores / 28 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon Gold 5120T has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5120T versus 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H — a 33.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Xeon Gold 5120T uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H uses Rembrandt-H PRO (Zen 3+) (2022) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 5120T scores 18,127 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H's 18,047 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon Gold 5120T. L3 cache: 19.25 MB on the Xeon Gold 5120T vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5120T | Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 14 / 28+133% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 4.5 GHz+41% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 3.3 GHz+50% |
| L3 Cache | 19.25 MB+20% | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 14 MB+2700% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 6 nm-57% |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Rembrandt-H PRO (Zen 3+) (2022) |
| PassMark | 18,127 | 18,047 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 5120T uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5120T | Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | FP7 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
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