Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U vs Xeon W-10855M

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

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon W-10855M across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (12,073 vs 12,249).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB).
❌900% higher power demand at 15W vs 1.5W.

Xeon W-10855M

2020

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +13.9% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Draws 2W instead of 15W, a 14W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $118 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U

2020

Xeon W-10855M

2020

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +13.9% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Draws 2W instead of 15W, a 14W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon W-10855M across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (12,073 vs 12,249).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB).
❌900% higher power demand at 15W vs 1.5W.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $118 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon W-10855M better than Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon W-10855M 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 W-10855M is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 13.9% 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 W-10855M is the better fit. You are getting 1.5% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).

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

Xeon W-10855M is the smarter buy today. Xeon W-10855M is at an unclear MSRP at $118 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 13.9% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (103.8 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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?

Xeon W-10855M is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB) and more multi-core headroom with 6 cores / 12 threads instead of 6/12. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

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 W-10855M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U	Xeon W-10855M
1080p
low	179 FPS	275 FPS
medium	146 FPS	243 FPS
high	118 FPS	204 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	175 FPS
1440p
low	151 FPS	235 FPS
medium	122 FPS	187 FPS
high	97 FPS	153 FPS
ultra	76 FPS	135 FPS
4K
low	71 FPS	163 FPS
medium	61 FPS	132 FPS
high	48 FPS	102 FPS
ultra	38 FPS	89 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U	Xeon W-10855M
1080p
low	160 FPS	306 FPS
medium	137 FPS	280 FPS
high	125 FPS	254 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	221 FPS
1440p
low	137 FPS	300 FPS
medium	119 FPS	245 FPS
high	111 FPS	225 FPS
ultra	91 FPS	194 FPS
4K
low	118 FPS	251 FPS
medium	106 FPS	207 FPS
high	97 FPS	191 FPS
ultra	75 FPS	159 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U	Xeon W-10855M
1080p
low	302 FPS	306 FPS
medium	302 FPS	306 FPS
high	302 FPS	306 FPS
ultra	302 FPS	306 FPS
1440p
low	302 FPS	306 FPS
medium	302 FPS	306 FPS
high	302 FPS	306 FPS
ultra	302 FPS	306 FPS
4K
low	302 FPS	306 FPS
medium	302 FPS	306 FPS
high	300 FPS	306 FPS
ultra	240 FPS	294 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U	Xeon W-10855M
1080p
low	302 FPS	306 FPS
medium	302 FPS	306 FPS
high	302 FPS	306 FPS
ultra	302 FPS	306 FPS
1440p
low	302 FPS	306 FPS
medium	302 FPS	306 FPS
high	302 FPS	306 FPS
ultra	302 FPS	306 FPS
4K
low	302 FPS	306 FPS
medium	302 FPS	306 FPS
high	302 FPS	306 FPS
ultra	284 FPS	306 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U and Xeon W-10855M

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 W-10855M

The Xeon W-10855M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Comet Lake-H (2020) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB. L2 cache: 1.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 12,249 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U and Xeon W-10855M share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U versus 4.9 GHz on the Xeon W-10855M — a 20.2% clock advantage for the Xeon W-10855M (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U uses the Renoir-U PRO (Zen 2) (2020) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon W-10855M uses Comet Lake-H (2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U scores 12,073 against the Xeon W-10855M's 12,249 — a 1.4% lead for the Xeon W-10855M. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U vs 12 MB on the Xeon W-10855M.

Feature	Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U	Xeon W-10855M
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4 GHz	4.9 GHz+23%
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	2.8 GHz+33%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	12 MB+50%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	1.5 MB+200%
Process	7 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Renoir-U PRO (Zen 2) (2020)	Comet Lake-H (2020)
PassMark	12,073	12,249+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon W-10855M uses BGA1440 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.