Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G vs Ryzen 7 4700GE

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 5655G

2024

Why buy it

✅+100% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Costs $153 less on MSRP ($146 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
✅Delivers 105.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 135.2 vs 65.7 PassMark/$ ($146 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.

Ryzen 7 4700GE

2020

Why buy it

✅Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (19,636 vs 19,739).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 16 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 65.7 vs 135.2 PassMark/$ ($299 MSRP vs $146 MSRP).

Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G

2024

Ryzen 7 4700GE

2020

Why buy it

✅+100% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Costs $153 less on MSRP ($146 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
✅Delivers 105.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 135.2 vs 65.7 PassMark/$ ($146 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Why buy it

✅Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (19,636 vs 19,739).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 16 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 65.7 vs 135.2 PassMark/$ ($299 MSRP vs $146 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G better than Ryzen 7 4700GE?

Yes. Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 0.7% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.5% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 0.7% 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 5655G is the better fit. You are getting 0.5% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 100% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB).

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

Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G is $153 cheaper on MSRP at $146 MSRP versus $299 MSRP, and it gives you a 0.7% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 105.9% better value on MSRP (135.2 vs 65.7 PassMark/$), 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 5655G is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2020), 100% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 6 cores / 12 threads instead of 8/16. 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 5655G Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 4700GE Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G	Ryzen 7 4700GE
1080p
low	177 FPS	174 FPS
medium	148 FPS	141 FPS
high	119 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	91 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	149 FPS
medium	124 FPS	119 FPS
high	100 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	77 FPS
4K
low	81 FPS	79 FPS
medium	72 FPS	69 FPS
high	57 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	42 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G	Ryzen 7 4700GE
1080p
low	345 FPS	336 FPS
medium	291 FPS	288 FPS
high	260 FPS	255 FPS
ultra	224 FPS	225 FPS
1440p
low	306 FPS	291 FPS
medium	265 FPS	258 FPS
high	242 FPS	233 FPS
ultra	204 FPS	200 FPS
4K
low	236 FPS	236 FPS
medium	209 FPS	217 FPS
high	193 FPS	198 FPS
ultra	161 FPS	173 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G	Ryzen 7 4700GE
1080p
low	493 FPS	491 FPS
medium	493 FPS	491 FPS
high	493 FPS	491 FPS
ultra	490 FPS	491 FPS
1440p
low	493 FPS	491 FPS
medium	441 FPS	491 FPS
high	404 FPS	449 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	391 FPS
4K
low	365 FPS	433 FPS
medium	313 FPS	366 FPS
high	276 FPS	324 FPS
ultra	216 FPS	262 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G	Ryzen 7 4700GE
1080p
low	493 FPS	491 FPS
medium	493 FPS	491 FPS
high	493 FPS	491 FPS
ultra	493 FPS	491 FPS
1440p
low	493 FPS	491 FPS
medium	493 FPS	491 FPS
high	493 FPS	491 FPS
ultra	493 FPS	460 FPS
4K
low	493 FPS	491 FPS
medium	455 FPS	444 FPS
high	404 FPS	390 FPS
ultra	355 FPS	329 FPS

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G and Ryzen 7 4700GE

Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G

The Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 May 2024 (1 year 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: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 19,739 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 7 4700GE

The Ryzen 7 4700GE 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 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. 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: 19,636 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 4700GE offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 4700GE has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G versus 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 7 4700GE — a 2.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G (base: 3.9 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G uses the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 4700GE uses Renoir (2020−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G scores 19,739 against the Ryzen 7 4700GE's 19,636 — a 0.5% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G. L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G vs 8 MB on the Ryzen 7 4700GE.

Feature	Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G	Ryzen 7 4700GE
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz+2%	4.3 GHz
Base Clock	3.9 GHz+26%	3.1 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB+100%	8 MB
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	512 kB (per core)
Process	7 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Cezanne (2021−2025)	Renoir (2020−2023)
PassMark	19,739	19,636

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the AM4 socket with PCIe 3.0.

Feature	Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G	Ryzen 7 4700GE
Socket	AM4	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G launched at $146 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 4700GE debuted at $299. On MSRP ($146 vs $299), the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G is $153 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G delivers 135.2 pts/$ vs 65.7 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 4700GE — making the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G the 69.2% better value option.