Ryzen 3 7330U
VS
Xeon E-2126G

Ryzen 3 7330U vs Xeon E-2126G

AMD

Ryzen 3 7330U

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.3 GHz2023
VS
Intel

Xeon E-2126G

6 Cores6 Thrd80 WWMax: 4.5 GHz2018

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2126G

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
53840%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
10166%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
9032%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
6977%
#537
Xeon Platinum 8180
MSRP: $10009|Avg: $2363
99%
#538
Xeon Platinum 8280M
MSRP: $10009|Avg: $6223
97%
#539
Xeon Platinum 8280
MSRP: $10009|Avg: $2940
95%
#540
Xeon E7-8891 v3
MSRP: $6841|Avg: $418
82%
#1001
Xeon E-2126G
MSRP: $2702|Avg: $230
100%
#1004
Xeon D-1531
MSRP: $2057|Avg: $250
97%
#1005
Xeon 5130
MSRP: $316|Avg: $10
96%
#1007
Xeon E5-4640 v3
MSRP: $2859|Avg: $300
94%
#1008
Xeon E5440
MSRP: $690|Avg: $37
89%
#1009
Xeon E5-2643
MSRP: $1552|Avg: $50
87%
#1010
Xeon E5-2637
MSRP: $885|Avg: $40
87%
#1011
Xeon W3570
MSRP: $999|Avg: $15
85%
#1013
Xeon E5-4620
MSRP: $2141|Avg: $400
80%
#1014
Xeon E5-2680
MSRP: $3226|Avg: $40
75%
#1016
Xeon E5-4640
MSRP: $2725|Avg: N/A
67%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($230) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E-2126G is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightRyzen 3 7330UXeon E-2126G
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($230)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Barcelo (Zen 3) (2022−2023) / 7 nm)
✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen 3 7330U ($0), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($230 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightRyzen 3 7330UXeon E-2126G
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($230)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 7330U and Xeon E-2126G

AMD

Ryzen 3 7330U

The Ryzen 3 7330U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Barcelo (Zen 3) (2022−2023) 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: 10,645 points. Launch price was $149.

Intel

Xeon E-2126G

The Xeon E-2126G is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 12 July 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 10,437 points. Launch price was $255.

Processing Power

The Ryzen 3 7330U packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E-2126G offers 6 cores / 6 threads — the Xeon E-2126G has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 3 7330U versus 4.5 GHz on the Xeon E-2126G — a 4.5% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2126G (base: 2.3 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Ryzen 3 7330U uses the Barcelo (Zen 3) (2022−2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon E-2126G uses Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 7330U scores 10,645 against the Xeon E-2126G's 10,437 — a 2% lead for the Ryzen 3 7330U. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 7330U vs 12 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2126G.

FeatureRyzen 3 7330UXeon E-2126G
Cores / Threads
4 / 8
6 / 6+50%
Boost Clock
4.3 GHz
4.5 GHz+5%
Base Clock
2.3 GHz
3.3 GHz+43%
L3 Cache
8 MB (total)
12 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache
512K (per core)+100%
256 kB (per core)
Process
7 nm-50%
14 nm
Architecture
Barcelo (Zen 3) (2022−2023)
Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019)
PassMark
10,645+2%
10,437
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 3 7330U uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E-2126G uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen 3 7330UXeon E-2126G
Socket
FP6
LGA1151
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0+33%
PCIe 3.0