Xeon W-2150B vs Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G
Xeon W-2150B
Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G
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 W-2150B
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-2150B | Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) | ✅ More affordable ($160) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cezanne (2021−2025) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-2150B | Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+150%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) | ✅ More affordable ($160) |
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 W-2150B and Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G
Xeon W-2150B
The Xeon W-2150B is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 13.75 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 20,486 points. Launch price was $800.
Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G
The Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 June 2021 (4 years 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: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 20,465 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-2150B packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon W-2150B has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Xeon W-2150B versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G — a 2.2% clock advantage for the Xeon W-2150B (base: 3 GHz vs 3.9 GHz). The Xeon W-2150B uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G uses Cezanne (2021−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-2150B scores 20,486 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G's 20,465 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon W-2150B. L3 cache: 13.75 MB (total) on the Xeon W-2150B vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G.
| Feature | Xeon W-2150B | Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 20+67% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz+2% | 4.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | 3.9 GHz+30% |
| L3 Cache | 13.75 MB (total) | 16 MB+16% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+100% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Cezanne (2021−2025) |
| PassMark | 20,486 | 20,465 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 11,463 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,410 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 8,324 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-2150B uses the LGA2066 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W-2150B | Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2066 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 512 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 4 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 48 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon W-2150B) / not specified (Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G).
| Feature | Xeon W-2150B | Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W-2150B launched at $499 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G debuted at $259. At current prices ($400 vs $160), the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G is $240 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-2150B delivers 51.2 pts/$ vs 127.9 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G — making the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G the 85.6% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W-2150B | Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $499 | $259-48% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $400 | $160-60% |
| Performance per Dollar | 51.2 | 127.9+150% |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2021 |
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