Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U vs Xeon E5-2687W v2

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 PRO 4650U

2020

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 150W, a 135W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon E5-2687W v2 across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (12,073 vs 12,301).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 20 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E5-2687W v2, which brings 8 cores / 16 threads.

Xeon E5-2687W v2

2013

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +14.2% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+150% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 8 cores / 16 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $2,112 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌900% higher power demand at 150W vs 15W.

Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U

2020

Xeon E5-2687W v2

2013

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 150W, a 135W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +14.2% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+150% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 8 cores / 16 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon E5-2687W v2 across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (12,073 vs 12,301).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 20 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E5-2687W v2, which brings 8 cores / 16 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $2,112 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌900% higher power demand at 150W vs 15W.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon E5-2687W v2 better than Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon E5-2687W v2 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Xeon E5-2687W v2 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 14.2% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon E5-2687W v2 is the better fit. You are getting 1.9% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 150% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 8 MB).

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

Xeon E5-2687W v2 is the smarter buy today. Xeon E5-2687W v2 is at an unclear MSRP at $2,112 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 14.2% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (5.8 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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 PRO 4650U is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2020 vs 2013). 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 PRO 4650U Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-2687W v2 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U	Xeon E5-2687W v2
1080p
low	179 FPS	174 FPS
medium	146 FPS	147 FPS
high	118 FPS	119 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	97 FPS
1440p
low	151 FPS	147 FPS
medium	122 FPS	121 FPS
high	97 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	76 FPS	77 FPS
4K
low	71 FPS	67 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 PRO 4650U	Xeon E5-2687W v2
1080p
low	160 FPS	308 FPS
medium	137 FPS	308 FPS
high	125 FPS	278 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	233 FPS
1440p
low	137 FPS	308 FPS
medium	119 FPS	290 FPS
high	111 FPS	246 FPS
ultra	91 FPS	204 FPS
4K
low	118 FPS	205 FPS
medium	106 FPS	188 FPS
high	97 FPS	170 FPS
ultra	75 FPS	139 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U	Xeon E5-2687W v2
1080p
low	302 FPS	308 FPS
medium	302 FPS	308 FPS
high	302 FPS	308 FPS
ultra	302 FPS	308 FPS
1440p
low	302 FPS	308 FPS
medium	302 FPS	308 FPS
high	302 FPS	308 FPS
ultra	302 FPS	308 FPS
4K
low	302 FPS	308 FPS
medium	302 FPS	308 FPS
high	300 FPS	308 FPS
ultra	240 FPS	308 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U	Xeon E5-2687W v2
1080p
low	302 FPS	308 FPS
medium	302 FPS	308 FPS
high	302 FPS	308 FPS
ultra	302 FPS	308 FPS
1440p
low	302 FPS	308 FPS
medium	302 FPS	308 FPS
high	302 FPS	308 FPS
ultra	302 FPS	308 FPS
4K
low	302 FPS	308 FPS
medium	302 FPS	308 FPS
high	302 FPS	308 FPS
ultra	284 FPS	308 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U and Xeon E5-2687W v2

Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U

The Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 May 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir-U PRO (Zen 2) (2020) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 12,073 points. Launch price was $149.

Xeon E5-2687W v2

The Xeon E5-2687W v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 12,301 points. Launch price was $1,605.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon E5-2687W v2 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E5-2687W v2 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U versus 4 GHz on the Xeon E5-2687W v2 — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.1 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U uses the Renoir-U PRO (Zen 2) (2020) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon E5-2687W v2 uses Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U scores 12,073 against the Xeon E5-2687W v2's 12,301 — a 1.9% lead for the Xeon E5-2687W v2. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U vs 20 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2687W v2.

Feature	Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U	Xeon E5-2687W v2
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	4 GHz	4 GHz
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	3.4 GHz+62%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	20 MB (total)+150%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)+100%	256 kB (per core)
Process	7 nm-68%	22 nm
Architecture	Renoir-U PRO (Zen 2) (2020)	Ivy Bridge-EP (2013)
PassMark	12,073	12,301+2%

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2687W v2 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.