Xeon W-1350P
VS
Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G

Xeon W-1350P vs Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G

Intel

Xeon W-1350P

6 Cores12 Thrd125 WWMax: 5.1 GHz2021
VS
AMD

Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2024

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. 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 W-1350P

#130
EPYC 9115
MSRP: $726|Avg: $726
106%
#131
EPYC 74F3
MSRP: $913|Avg: $824
105%
#143
Xeon W-1350P
MSRP: $311|Avg: $250
100%
#145
Xeon 6511P
MSRP: $815|Avg: $815
100%
#153
EPYC 7303P
MSRP: $594|Avg: $594
97%
#155
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
MSRP: $799|Avg: $999
97%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G

#74
Ryzen 5 5500GT
MSRP: $125|Avg: $130
107%
#75
Ryzen 7 1700
MSRP: $140|Avg: $185
78%
#75
Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G
MSRP: $309|Avg: $140
107%
#76
Ryzen 7 7700X
MSRP: $399|Avg: $249
106%
#77
Ryzen 9 5900XT
MSRP: $349|Avg: $311
105%
#78
Core i5-12500
MSRP: $212|Avg: $140
104%
#79
Core i5-14600K
MSRP: $329|Avg: $275
104%
#80
Ryzen 7 7700
MSRP: $329|Avg: $246
103%
#81
Core i5-13400F
MSRP: $196|Avg: $180
103%
#82
Core i3-12100T
MSRP: $125|Avg: $90
103%
#83
Core i7-11700F
MSRP: $298|Avg: $150
102%
#84
Core i3-10105F
MSRP: $97|Avg: $65
101%
#85
Core i5-9400T
MSRP: $182|Avg: $60
101%
#86
Core i7-12700KF
MSRP: $384|Avg: $250
101%
#87
Core i5-12490F
MSRP: $250|Avg: $150
100%
#88
Ryzen 5 5600GT
MSRP: $140|Avg: $150
100%
#89
Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G
MSRP: $146|Avg: $146
100%
#90
Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G
MSRP: $300|Avg: $180
100%
#91
Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G
MSRP: $209|Avg: $120
99%
#92
Ryzen 5 8600G
MSRP: $229|Avg: $190
98%
#93
Core i7-13700KF
MSRP: $384|Avg: $350
97%
#94
Ryzen 7 9700X
MSRP: $359|Avg: $285
96%
#95
Ryzen 9 7900
MSRP: $429|Avg: $370
96%
#96
Core Ultra 5 235T
MSRP: $247|Avg: $247
96%
#97
Ryzen 9 5950X
MSRP: $799|Avg: $350
96%
#98
Ryzen 9 7900X3D
MSRP: $599|Avg: $389
95%
#99
Core i5-14400F
MSRP: $196|Avg: $199
95%
#100
Core i5-14400
MSRP: $221|Avg: $197
95%
#101
Core i5-13400
MSRP: $221|Avg: $185
95%
#102
Ryzen 9 7950X3D
MSRP: $699|Avg: $486
95%
#103
Core i5-11600
MSRP: $213|Avg: $140
95%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($250) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon W-1350P is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightXeon W-1350PRyzen 5 PRO 5655G
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($250)
More affordable ($146)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Rocket Lake-S (2021) / 14 nm)
✨ Modern (Cezanne (2021−2025) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G ($146), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($104 less, 42% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightXeon W-1350PRyzen 5 PRO 5655G
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+72%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($250)
More affordable ($146)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon W-1350P and Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G

Intel

Xeon W-1350P

The Xeon W-1350P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 6 May 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Rocket Lake-S (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 19,611 points. Launch price was $311.

AMD

Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G

The Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G 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 3.9 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: 19,739 points. Launch price was $299.

Processing Power

Both the Xeon W-1350P and Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Xeon W-1350P versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G — a 14.7% clock advantage for the Xeon W-1350P (base: 4 GHz vs 3.9 GHz). The Xeon W-1350P uses the Rocket Lake-S (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G uses Cezanne (2021−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-1350P scores 19,611 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G's 19,739 — a 0.7% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Xeon W-1350P vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G.

FeatureXeon W-1350PRyzen 5 PRO 5655G
Cores / Threads
6 / 12
6 / 12
Boost Clock
5.1 GHz+16%
4.4 GHz
Base Clock
4 GHz+3%
3.9 GHz
L3 Cache
12 MB (total)
16 MB+33%
L2 Cache
512 kB (per core)
512 kB (per core)
Process
14 nm
7 nm-50%
Architecture
Rocket Lake-S (2021)
Cezanne (2021−2025)
PassMark
19,611
19,739
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon W-1350P uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon W-1350PRyzen 5 PRO 5655G
Socket
LGA1200
AM4
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0
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Value Analysis

The Xeon W-1350P launched at $311 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G debuted at $146. At current prices ($250 vs $146), the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G is $104 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-1350P delivers 78.4 pts/$ vs 135.2 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G — making the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G the 53.1% better value option.

FeatureXeon W-1350PRyzen 5 PRO 5655G
MSRP
$311
$146-53%
Avg Price (30d)
$250
$146-42%
Performance per Dollar
78.4
135.2+72%
Release Date
2021
2024