Ryzen 5 5560U vs Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Ryzen 5 5560U

2021

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 35W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (15,202 vs 15,316).

Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE

2020

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +4.8% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $209 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 5560U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌133.3% higher power demand at 35W vs 15W.

Ryzen 5 5560U

2021

Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE

2020

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 35W, a 20W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +4.8% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (15,202 vs 15,316).

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $209 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 5560U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌133.3% higher power demand at 35W vs 15W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE better than Ryzen 5 5560U?

Yes. Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 4.8% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data and 0.7% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 4.8% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE is the better fit. You are getting 0.7% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE is at an unclear MSRP at $209 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 4.8% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (73.3 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 5 5560U is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2021 vs 2020). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

Games Benchmarks

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.

Ryzen 5 5560U Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 5560U	Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE
1080p
low	169 FPS	177 FPS
medium	144 FPS	143 FPS
high	115 FPS	114 FPS
ultra	94 FPS	90 FPS
1440p
low	144 FPS	152 FPS
medium	121 FPS	121 FPS
high	95 FPS	94 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	74 FPS
4K
low	68 FPS	69 FPS
medium	61 FPS	59 FPS
high	48 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	38 FPS	37 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 5560U	Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE
1080p
low	245 FPS	298 FPS
medium	211 FPS	257 FPS
high	191 FPS	229 FPS
ultra	152 FPS	198 FPS
1440p
low	209 FPS	261 FPS
medium	184 FPS	229 FPS
high	170 FPS	208 FPS
ultra	139 FPS	179 FPS
4K
low	179 FPS	225 FPS
medium	162 FPS	202 FPS
high	147 FPS	182 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	156 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 5 5560U	Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE
1080p
low	380 FPS	383 FPS
medium	380 FPS	383 FPS
high	380 FPS	383 FPS
ultra	380 FPS	383 FPS
1440p
low	380 FPS	383 FPS
medium	380 FPS	383 FPS
high	367 FPS	383 FPS
ultra	311 FPS	362 FPS
4K
low	348 FPS	383 FPS
medium	298 FPS	332 FPS
high	257 FPS	286 FPS
ultra	202 FPS	227 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 5 5560U	Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE
1080p
low	380 FPS	383 FPS
medium	380 FPS	383 FPS
high	380 FPS	383 FPS
ultra	380 FPS	383 FPS
1440p
low	380 FPS	383 FPS
medium	380 FPS	383 FPS
high	380 FPS	383 FPS
ultra	380 FPS	383 FPS
4K
low	380 FPS	383 FPS
medium	373 FPS	383 FPS
high	331 FPS	378 FPS
ultra	285 FPS	316 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 5560U and Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE

Ryzen 5 5560U

The Ryzen 5 5560U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 December 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne-U (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 15,202 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE

The Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 July 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 15,316 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 5 5560U and Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5560U versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE — a 4.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE (base: 2.3 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Ryzen 5 5560U uses the Cezanne-U (Zen 3) (2021) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE uses Renoir (2020−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 5560U scores 15,202 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE's 15,316 — a 0.7% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Ryzen 5 5560U vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE.

Feature	Ryzen 5 5560U	Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4 GHz	4.2 GHz+5%
Base Clock	2.3 GHz	3.3 GHz+43%
L3 Cache	8 MB	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	3 MB+500%	512 kB (per core)
Process	7 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Cezanne-U (Zen 3) (2021)	Renoir (2020−2023)
PassMark	15,202	15,316

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 5560U uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.