Core Ultra 7 164U vs Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core Ultra 7 164U

12 / 14

12,625

+1.2%

12,477

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

About PassMark

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The Core Ultra 7 164U is positioned at rank #675 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 7 164U

#663

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

930%

#664

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

916%

#665

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

841%

#666

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

837%

#667

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

829%

#669

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

801%

#670

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

768%

#671

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

767%

#672

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

746%

#675

Core Ultra 7 164U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#681

Core i3-N305

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core Ultra 7 164U delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U in both compute-intensive tasks (1.2% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core Ultra 7 164U	Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Meteor Lake-U (2023) / 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Barcelo-R (2023) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core Ultra 7 164U	Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

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.

Core Ultra 7 164U Benchmark Check

Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core Ultra 7 164U and Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U

Core Ultra 7 164U

The Core Ultra 7 164U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Meteor Lake-U (2023) architecture. It features 12 cores and 14 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2551. Thermal design power (TDP): + 12 MB. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 12,625 points. Launch price was $448.

Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U

The Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Barcelo-R (2023) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 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: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 12,477 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Core Ultra 7 164U packs 12 cores / 14 threads, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core Ultra 7 164U has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core Ultra 7 164U versus 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U — a 11% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 7 164U (base: 1.1 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Core Ultra 7 164U uses the Meteor Lake-U (2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U uses Barcelo-R (2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 7 164U scores 12,625 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U's 12,477 — a 1.2% lead for the Core Ultra 7 164U. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 7 164U vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U.

Feature	Core Ultra 7 164U	Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U
Cores / Threads	12 / 14+200%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.8 GHz+12%	4.3 GHz
Base Clock	1.1 GHz	2.3 GHz+109%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)+50%	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+300%	512K (per core)
Process	7 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Meteor Lake-U (2023)	Barcelo-R (2023)
PassMark	12,625+1%	12,477
Cinebench R23 Multi	8,766	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,131	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	8,973	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core Ultra 7 164U uses the FCBGA2551 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U uses FP6 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core Ultra 7 164U	Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U
Socket	FCBGA2551	FP6
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR5x-6400	—
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	12	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core Ultra 7 164U) / not specified (Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U). The Core Ultra 7 164U includes integrated graphics (Intel Arc), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core Ultra 7 164U targets Enthusiast. Direct competitor: Core Ultra 7 164U rivals Ryzen 7 7840U.