Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G vs Ryzen 7 4800U

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 4655G

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +13.5% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (16,280 vs 16,427).
❌Launch MSRP is still $165 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 4800U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌333.3% higher power demand at 65W vs 15W.

Ryzen 7 4800U

2020

Why buy it

✅+0.9% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 15W instead of 65W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G

2022

Ryzen 7 4800U

2020

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +13.5% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Why buy it

✅+0.9% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 15W instead of 65W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (16,280 vs 16,427).
❌Launch MSRP is still $165 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 4800U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌333.3% higher power demand at 65W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G better than Ryzen 7 4800U?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G is ahead with a 13.5% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 4800U pulls ahead with 0.9% better PassMark.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 4800U is the better fit. You are getting 0.9% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G is at an unclear MSRP at $165 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 13.5% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Ryzen 7 4800U is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 0.9% better PassMark. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (98.7 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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 4655G is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2022 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 PRO 4655G Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 4800U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G	Ryzen 7 4800U
1080p
low	179 FPS	171 FPS
medium	143 FPS	140 FPS
high	114 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	91 FPS	90 FPS
1440p
low	152 FPS	146 FPS
medium	121 FPS	118 FPS
high	95 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	76 FPS	74 FPS
4K
low	70 FPS	69 FPS
medium	59 FPS	60 FPS
high	47 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	37 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G	Ryzen 7 4800U
1080p
low	304 FPS	180 FPS
medium	261 FPS	153 FPS
high	230 FPS	139 FPS
ultra	198 FPS	122 FPS
1440p
low	266 FPS	157 FPS
medium	232 FPS	136 FPS
high	209 FPS	126 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	108 FPS
4K
low	229 FPS	127 FPS
medium	205 FPS	114 FPS
high	183 FPS	107 FPS
ultra	155 FPS	94 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G	Ryzen 7 4800U
1080p
low	407 FPS	411 FPS
medium	407 FPS	411 FPS
high	407 FPS	411 FPS
ultra	407 FPS	411 FPS
1440p
low	407 FPS	411 FPS
medium	407 FPS	411 FPS
high	407 FPS	411 FPS
ultra	368 FPS	396 FPS
4K
low	399 FPS	411 FPS
medium	337 FPS	372 FPS
high	290 FPS	327 FPS
ultra	230 FPS	267 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G	Ryzen 7 4800U
1080p
low	407 FPS	411 FPS
medium	407 FPS	411 FPS
high	407 FPS	411 FPS
ultra	407 FPS	411 FPS
1440p
low	407 FPS	411 FPS
medium	407 FPS	411 FPS
high	407 FPS	411 FPS
ultra	407 FPS	390 FPS
4K
low	407 FPS	411 FPS
medium	407 FPS	384 FPS
high	375 FPS	340 FPS
ultra	311 FPS	285 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G and Ryzen 7 4800U

Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G

The Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 11 November 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 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): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 16,280 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 7 4800U

The Ryzen 7 4800U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 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: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 16,427 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 4800U offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 4800U has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 7 4800U — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.7 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G uses the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 4800U uses Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G scores 16,280 against the Ryzen 7 4800U's 16,427 — a 0.9% lead for the Ryzen 7 4800U. Both processors carry 8 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G	Ryzen 7 4800U
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz	4.2 GHz
Base Clock	3.7 GHz+106%	1.8 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	512 kB (per core)
Process	7 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Renoir (2020−2023)	Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021)
PassMark	16,280	16,427

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 4800U uses FP6 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.