Compact Ryzen Workstation

Compact Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G Workstation PC – Built in the UK

The Compact Ryzen Workstation is a compact Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G workstation PC for office, business and everyday creative work.

A small PC can be powerful too. This compact Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G workstation PC pairs a 6 core, 12 thread AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G processor with 16GB of dual channel DDR4 memory and a 500GB NVMe solid state drive. It all sits inside an In Win CJ708 8L small form factor chassis measuring 305mm deep, 95mm wide and 290mm high. The AMD Radeon Graphics built into the processor drive up to two monitors, so there is no graphics card to buy for general office, business and light creative software. It suits crowded desks, shared workspaces and installations where several systems sit side by side.

The Compact Ryzen Workstation is built on an AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G processor (6 cores, 12 threads, 3.9GHz base and 4.4GHz maximum turbo) with integrated AMD Radeon Graphics, 16GB of DDR4 3200MHz memory as 2 x 8GB and a 500GB M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD. It runs Microsoft Windows 11 Home 64-bit (genuine, pre-installed) and is covered by a 3-year parts and labour warranty.

AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G processor

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G is a 6 core, 12 thread AM4 processor with a 3.9GHz base clock, a 4.4GHz maximum turbo and 16MB of L3 cache. Twelve threads give you room to keep a browser full of tabs, email, spreadsheets and a video call open together without the system slowing to a crawl. Its integrated AMD Radeon Graphics mean there is no separate graphics card to fit, which keeps the build simple and the small chassis uncluttered. That makes it a sensible choice where you are installing several PCs in one office or room.

Integrated AMD Radeon Graphics

There is no separate graphics card in this build. The processor’s integrated AMD Radeon Graphics handle the display, with one HDMI 2.1 output and one D-Sub (VGA) output on the motherboard, supporting two monitors at once. That is enough for Photoshop, general Windows applications and some light gaming. The motherboard also has a PCIe 3.0 x16 slot, and the chassis can be upgraded with a low-profile graphics card later. If your workload needs more graphics power, call 0151 317 9860 and we will advise on what suits the chassis and its 350W power supply.

Memory and storage

The 16GB of DDR4 3200MHz memory is fitted as two 8GB modules, so it runs in dual channel mode for better memory throughput than a single module. The Gigabyte A520M K V2 motherboard has two memory slots and supports up to 64GB, so a future increase means replacing the modules, or choosing a larger kit in the configurator when you order.

The 500GB M.2 NVMe SSD holds Windows and your applications, so start-up and file opening feel quick. The drive is rated at 5000MB/s read and 3000MB/s write, but the motherboard’s M.2 slot is PCIe 3.0 x4, so in this build it runs at PCIe 3.0 speeds. The M.2 slot is in use, and the board has four SATA 6Gb/s ports. The chassis can house one 3.5in drive and two 2.5in SSDs for extra storage.

Case and cooling

The In Win CJ708 8L SFF is a black, solid steel small form factor chassis of about 8 litres. It takes a Micro-ATX motherboard and low-profile expansion cards. Power comes from an In Win 350W 80 Plus Platinum Flex ATX power supply, a high efficiency unit that suits a system of this size. The processor is cooled by the AMD stock air cooler, with no liquid cooling and no extra case fans pre-installed.

Connectivity

Wireless comes from a 2400Mbps 11ax dual band PCIe Wi-Fi 6 card with Bluetooth 5.2, and the motherboard adds a 1GbE Realtek wired network port. The rear panel has 4 x Type-A 5Gbps ports, 2 x Type-A USB 2.0 ports and the RJ-45 Ethernet port. The front panel adds 2 x USB 3.0, 2 x USB 2.0 and a headphone/microphone combo jack. Audio is High Definition 7.1 channel, from a Realtek ALC887 codec.

Ideal for

• Small business and home office desks where space is limited
• Offices and rooms with several PCs, where each machine needs to take up very little space
• Photoshop and everyday creative work on integrated graphics
• Reception, back-office and shared workspaces that need a dependable Windows 11 PC
• Buyers who want a small PC with room to grow

If you want a compact Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G workstation that is capable and genuinely small, this is a well-balanced choice. It brings six cores, fast NVMe storage, Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 to a case under 10cm wide. It also leaves room for upgrades, and every part can be changed in the configurator before you order.

Built to order and tested in the UK by Punch Technology, every system comes with a 3-year parts and labour warranty, backed by over 30 years of PC building experience and our status as an AMD Elite System Builder. The estimated lead time for your configuration is shown when you order.

What is the Compact Ryzen Workstation best for?

The Compact Ryzen Workstation is primarily an office, business and everyday productivity PC for people who need six processor cores in a very small case. It handles multitasking across browsers, email, spreadsheets and video calls on the integrated AMD Radeon Graphics. It drives two monitors from the motherboard’s HDMI and VGA outputs.

For creative work it suits Photoshop and similar everyday applications, where the integrated graphics are enough and a fast NVMe drive keeps files opening quickly. It is not built around a dedicated graphics card, so heavy GPU-driven workloads belong on a different system. Its small case also makes it a natural fit for offices, classrooms and shared rooms that install several PCs together.

Where does the Compact Ryzen Workstation sit in the range?

Below it, the Core i5-12400, 16GB Ram, 500GB SSD, Wifi, Windows 11 Home pairs an Intel Core i5-12400 with the same 16GB of DDR4 3200MHz and a 500GB M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD. The Core Ultra Small Form Factor Education PC uses an Intel Core Ultra 5 225 with 16GB of DDR5 5600MHz and a 256GB M.2 PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSD.

Above it, the Value Home Office PC V2 steps up to an Intel Core i5-14400 with 10 cores, 16GB of DDR4 3200MHz and a 500GB M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD. The Punch SlimStation Core i5-14400 Compact Desktop PC uses the same Intel Core i5-14400 with 16GB of DDR4 3200MHz and a 500GB M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD.

Frequently Asked Questions

What software can the Compact Ryzen Workstation run?

It runs Microsoft Windows 11 Home 64-bit and the everyday Windows applications that office and business users rely on, including web browsers, email, spreadsheets and video calling. It also handles Photoshop on the AMD Radeon Graphics built into the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G. The 6 cores and 12 threads help when several programs are open at once. Work that depends on a powerful dedicated graphics card is better suited to one of our other workstation PCs.

Can the Compact Ryzen Workstation run two monitors?

Yes, it supports two monitors using the motherboard’s HDMI 2.1 and D-Sub (VGA) outputs, both driven by the integrated AMD Radeon Graphics. Choose an HDMI monitor for the best connection, and a VGA-equipped monitor or a suitable adapter for the second. Our accessories pages list monitors and cables.

Does the Compact Ryzen Workstation have Wi-Fi and Bluetooth?

Yes, it includes a 2400Mbps 11ax dual band PCIe Wi-Fi 6 card with Bluetooth 5.2. There is also a 1GbE wired network port on the rear panel if you prefer a cabled connection.

Can I upgrade the Compact Ryzen Workstation later?

Yes, within the limits of a small chassis. The motherboard supports up to 64GB of DDR4, but both memory slots are filled by the 2 x 8GB kit, so more memory means replacing the modules. The M.2 slot is in use, the board has four SATA 6Gb/s ports, and the case can house one 3.5in drive and two 2.5in SSDs. The PCIe Wi-Fi card takes up a slot, so check slot availability with us before adding other cards.

Who is this PC best suited for?

It is best suited to small businesses, home office users and organisations installing several PCs at once. It also suits anyone doing everyday creative work in Photoshop who has limited desk space. If you want a small Windows 11 workstation without paying for a dedicated graphics card, this is the system to choose.

Does the Compact Ryzen Workstation come with a keyboard and mouse?

No, no keyboard or mouse is included. Windows 11 Home is genuine and pre-installed, and the system comes with a 3-year parts and labour warranty, with free returns on warranty claims in the first year. Monitors, keyboards, mice, webcams and cables are available from our accessories pages.