Ryzen 3 3300U vs Xeon D-1521
Ryzen 3 3300U
Xeon D-1521
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Ryzen 3 3300U is positioned at rank 586 and the Xeon D-1521 is on rank 505, so the Xeon D-1521 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 3300U
Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1521
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 3300U | Xeon D-1521 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($241) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 3300U | Xeon D-1521 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($241) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 3300U and Xeon D-1521
Ryzen 3 3300U
The Ryzen 3 3300U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 5,686 points. Launch price was $149.
Xeon D-1521
The Xeon D-1521 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 November 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (per core). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1667. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,703 points. Launch price was $199.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 3 3300U packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Xeon D-1521's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Ryzen 3 3300U versus 2.7 GHz on the Xeon D-1521 — a 25.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 3300U (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Ryzen 3 3300U uses the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture (12 nm), while the Xeon D-1521 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 3300U scores 5,686 against the Xeon D-1521's 5,703 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon D-1521. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 3300U vs 1.5 MB (per core) on the Xeon D-1521.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 3300U | Xeon D-1521 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz+30% | 2.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.4 GHz+14% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total)+167% | 1.5 MB (per core) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 12 nm-14% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Picasso (2019−2022) | Broadwell (2015−2019) |
| PassMark | 5,686 | 5,703 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 3 3300U uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon D-1521 uses FCBGA1667 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 3300U | Xeon D-1521 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP5 | FCBGA1667 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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