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AMD Ryzen PRO 5 9655 vs AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9965: Comparison
Ryzen PRO 5 9655 vs Ryzen 9 PRO 9965 l3 cache compared
L3 cache is where these two genuinely part company, Ryzen PRO 5 9655 32 MB against Ryzen 9 PRO 9965 64 MB, a 50% lead for Ryzen 9 PRO 9965. Tdp is not the same on both, 120 W on the Ryzen PRO 5 9655 versus 170 W on the Ryzen 9 PRO 9965. There is a split on base power as well, 120 W on the Ryzen PRO 5 9655 versus 170 W on the Ryzen 9 PRO 9965.
Who each one is for
The Ryzen PRO 5 9655 suits mainstream desktops and everyday productivity, though it is not built for competitive gaming rigs and heavy content creation. The Ryzen 9 PRO 9965 is the one to take for mainstream desktops and everyday productivity, though it is the wrong buy for competitive gaming rigs and heavy content creation. Our rating of the Ryzen PRO 5 9655 (7.9/10): the AMD Ryzen PRO 5 9655 is a well-rounded mainstream desktop chip that covers everyday computing and light gaming without a premium price tag. Our rating of the Ryzen 9 PRO 9965 (7.9/10): the AMD Ryzen PRO 9 9965 is a well-rounded mainstream desktop chip that covers everyday computing and light gaming without a premium price tag.
What Ryzen PRO 5 9655 and Ryzen 9 PRO 9965 have in common
Where they agree, they agree completely, efficiency cores, integrated graphics, form factor, release year and market segment included, so the decision does not turn on any of those. They match on 3 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Ryzen PRO 5 9655 and Ryzen 9 PRO 9965 differ on total cores?
Yes. Total Cores reads 6 on the Ryzen PRO 5 9655 versus 16 on the Ryzen 9 PRO 9965.
Is the Microarchitecture the same on the Ryzen PRO 5 9655 and Ryzen 9 PRO 9965?
It is. Both are listed at Zen 5, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Form Factor
- AMD Ryzen PRO 5 9655
- Desktop
- AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9965
- Desktop
Codename
- AMD Ryzen PRO 5 9655
- Granite Ridge
- AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9965
- Granite Ridge
Release Year
- AMD Ryzen PRO 5 9655
- 2026
- AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9965
- 2026
TDP
- AMD Ryzen PRO 5 9655
- 120 W
- AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9965
- 170 W
iGPU
- AMD Ryzen PRO 5 9655
- AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CUs, RDNA 2)
- AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9965
- AMD Radeon Graphics
Market Segment
- AMD Ryzen PRO 5 9655
- Desktop
- AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9965
- Desktop
Microarchitecture
- AMD Ryzen PRO 5 9655
- Zen 5 (9000 series)
- AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9965
- Zen 5 (9000 series)
Socket
- AMD Ryzen PRO 5 9655
- AM5 (LGA 1718)
- AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9965
- AM5
Process Node
- AMD Ryzen PRO 5 9655
- 4 nm
- AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9965
- TSMC 4nm FinFET
Total Cores
- AMD Ryzen PRO 5 9655
- 6
- AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9965
- 16Best
Performance Cores
- AMD Ryzen PRO 5 9655
- 6
- AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9965
- 16Best
Efficiency Cores
- AMD Ryzen PRO 5 9655
- 0
- AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9965
- 0
Total Threads
- AMD Ryzen PRO 5 9655
- 12
- AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9965
- 32Best
SMT Enabled
- AMD Ryzen PRO 5 9655
- Yes
- AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9965
- Yes
P-Core Base Clock
- AMD Ryzen PRO 5 9655
- 3.8 GHz
- AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9965
- 4.3 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock
- AMD Ryzen PRO 5 9655
- 4.9 GHz
- AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9965
- 5.5 GHz
L3 Cache
- AMD Ryzen PRO 5 9655
- 32 MB-50%
- AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9965
- 64 MBBest
Base Power
- AMD Ryzen PRO 5 9655
- 120 W
- AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9965
- 170 W
Memory Type
- AMD Ryzen PRO 5 9655
- DDR5
- AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9965
- DDR5
Integrated Graphics
- AMD Ryzen PRO 5 9655
- Yes
- AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9965
- Yes
Which one should you pick?
Choose 9655 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose 9965 if you want the higher L3 cache (64 MB vs 32 MB).
Verdict
AMD Ryzen PRO 5 9655
7.9 / 10 Expert Rating
The AMD Ryzen PRO 5 9655 is a well-rounded mainstream desktop chip that covers everyday computing and light gaming without a premium price tag.
AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9965
7.9 / 10 Expert Rating
The AMD Ryzen PRO 9 9965 is a well-rounded mainstream desktop chip that covers everyday computing and light gaming without a premium price tag.