Ryzen 3 3300U vs Xeon E3-1220 v5

Ryzen 3 3300U

4 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2019

Xeon E3-1220 v5

4 Cores4 Thrd80 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 3 3300U

4 / 4

5,686

0.0%

FX-4350

Ryzen Embedded R1505G

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Xeon E3-1220 v5

4 / 4

5,713

+0.5%

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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Ryzen 3 3300U is positioned at rank 586 and the Xeon E3-1220 v5 is on rank 513, so the Xeon E3-1220 v5 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 3300U

#184

Core Ultra 7 266V

MSRP: $520|Avg: $520

98%

#574

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

774%

#575

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

763%

#576

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

700%

#577

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

697%

#578

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

691%

#580

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

667%

#581

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

639%

#582

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

638%

#583

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

621%

#586

Ryzen 3 3300U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1220 v5

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

7385%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1394%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1239%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

957%

#316

Xeon Gold 6416H

MSRP: $1845|Avg: N/A

100%

#318

EPYC 7343

MSRP: $1565|Avg: $1350

99%

#319

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $225

99%

#320

EPYC 7413

MSRP: $1825|Avg: $450

99%

#321

Xeon W-3335

MSRP: $1430|Avg: $1200

98%

#322

EPYC 9354P

MSRP: $2730|Avg: $2205

97%

#323

EPYC 9224

MSRP: $1825|Avg: $1199

95%

#513

Xeon E3-1220 v5

MSRP: $203|Avg: $100

100%

#514

Xeon X5690

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen 3 3300U (2019) utilizes 12 nm technology and **DDR4 Dual-channel**, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Ryzen 3 3300U	Xeon E3-1220 v5
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($100)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Skylake-DT (2015) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E3-1220 v5 (2015) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Ryzen 3 3300U	Xeon E3-1220 v5
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($100)

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.

Ryzen 3 3300U Benchmark Check

Xeon E3-1220 v5 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 3300U and Xeon E3-1220 v5

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 E3-1220 v5

The Xeon E3-1220 v5 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 October 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake-DT (2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 5,713 points. Launch price was $203.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 3 3300U and Xeon E3-1220 v5 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Ryzen 3 3300U versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon E3-1220 v5 — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.1 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Ryzen 3 3300U uses the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture (12 nm), while the Xeon E3-1220 v5 uses Skylake-DT (2015) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 3300U scores 5,686 against the Xeon E3-1220 v5's 5,713 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon E3-1220 v5. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 3300U vs 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1220 v5.

Feature	Ryzen 3 3300U	Xeon E3-1220 v5
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 4
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz	3.5 GHz
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	3 GHz+43%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	8 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)+100%	256 kB (per core)
Process	12 nm-14%	14 nm
Architecture	Picasso (2019−2022)	Skylake-DT (2015)
PassMark	5,686	5,713

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 3 3300U uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E3-1220 v5 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.