Xeon W-2145
VS
Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H

Xeon W-2145 vs Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H

Intel

Xeon W-2145

8 Cores16 Thrd140 WWMax: 4.5 GHz2017
VS
AMD

Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H

6 Cores12 Thrd45 WWMax: 4.5 GHz2022

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-2145

#386
Xeon w9-3475X
MSRP: $3739|Avg: $3930
107%
#388
EPYC 9254
MSRP: $3761|Avg: $1099
106%
#389
Xeon Gold 5220R
MSRP: $1780|Avg: $1015
105%
#390
EPYC 9555P
MSRP: $7983|Avg: $6130
105%
#391
Xeon Gold 5218
MSRP: $1273|Avg: $500
105%
#392
EPYC 9374F
MSRP: $4850|Avg: $3466
104%
#393
Xeon Gold 6448Y
MSRP: $3583|Avg: N/A
104%
#394
EPYC 9454
MSRP: $5225|Avg: $576
104%
#395
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX
MSRP: $2399|Avg: $1000
103%
#396
Xeon Platinum 8461V
MSRP: $4491|Avg: $4491
103%
#397
Xeon W-3235
MSRP: $1538|Avg: $1538
103%
#398
Xeon w9-3595X
MSRP: $5889|Avg: $6000
102%
#399
Xeon W-3365
MSRP: $3499|Avg: $3499
101%
#400
EPYC 7713P
MSRP: $5010|Avg: $2443
101%
#401
Xeon W-2145
MSRP: $1113|Avg: $145
100%
#402
EPYC 9475F
MSRP: $7592|Avg: $7592
100%
#403
Xeon Gold 6554S
MSRP: $3157|Avg: $2836
99%
#405
Xeon 6737P
MSRP: $4995|Avg: $4995
98%
#406
Xeon Gold 6342
MSRP: $2977|Avg: $3000
98%
#407
Xeon Gold 6438N
MSRP: $3351|Avg: $3351
97%
#408
Xeon 6747P
MSRP: $6497|Avg: $6497
97%
#410
Xeon W-3175X
MSRP: $2999|Avg: $2999
95%
#411
Xeon w9-3495X
MSRP: $5889|Avg: $6333
95%
#412
Xeon Gold 5320T
MSRP: $1977|Avg: $1379
95%
#413
EPYC 7643
MSRP: $4995|Avg: $2750
94%
#414
Xeon Gold 6330N
MSRP: $2389|Avg: $1798
94%
#415
EPYC 7473X
MSRP: $3900|Avg: $200
94%
#416
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX
MSRP: $5489|Avg: $3486
94%
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

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($145) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon W-2145 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightXeon W-2145Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H
Gaming
Balanced gaming performance
Balanced gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($145)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)
✨ Modern (Rembrandt-H PRO (Zen 3+) (2022) / 6 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H ($0), 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 ($145 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightXeon W-2145Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($145)
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon W-2145 and Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H

Intel

Xeon W-2145

The Xeon W-2145 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 August 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 11 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 18,024 points. Launch price was $1,113.

AMD

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 W-2145 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon W-2145 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Xeon W-2145 versus 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.7 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Xeon W-2145 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 W-2145 scores 18,024 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H's 18,047 — a 0.1% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H. L3 cache: 11 MB (total) on the Xeon W-2145 vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H.

FeatureXeon W-2145Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H
Cores / Threads
8 / 16+33%
6 / 12
Boost Clock
4.5 GHz
4.5 GHz
Base Clock
3.7 GHz+12%
3.3 GHz
L3 Cache
11 MB (total)
16 MB (total)+45%
L2 Cache
1 MB (per core)+100%
512K (per core)
Process
14 nm
6 nm-57%
Architecture
Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
Rembrandt-H PRO (Zen 3+) (2022)
PassMark
18,024
18,047
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon W-2145 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon W-2145Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H
Socket
LGA2011
FP7
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed
DDR4-2666
Max RAM Capacity
512 GB
RAM Channels
4
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
48