Ryzen 3 7330U
VS
Xeon E5-4650 v3

Ryzen 3 7330U vs Xeon E5-4650 v3

AMD

Ryzen 3 7330U

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.3 GHz2023
VS
Intel

Xeon E5-4650 v3

12 Cores24 Thrd105 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2015

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 E5-4650 v3

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
4794%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
905%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
804%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
621%
#247
EPYC 7443P
MSRP: $1337|Avg: $1045
98%
#248
EPYC 4564P
MSRP: $1517|Avg: $1517
98%
#249
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX
MSRP: $1340|Avg: $1340
98%
#250
EPYC 7D12
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100
98%
#251
Xeon W-1390P
MSRP: $594|Avg: $450
97%
#334
Xeon E5-4650 v3
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#335
Xeon Bronze 3206R
MSRP: $306|Avg: N/A
100%
#337
Xeon E5-2470 v2
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
99%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen 3 7330U (2023) utilizes 7 nm technology and DDR4-3200, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightRyzen 3 7330UXeon E5-4650 v3
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Barcelo (Zen 3) (2022−2023) / 7 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-4650 v3 (2015) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightRyzen 3 7330UXeon E5-4650 v3
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 7330U and Xeon E5-4650 v3

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 E5-4650 v3

The Xeon E5-4650 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 10,838 points. Launch price was $800.

Processing Power

The Ryzen 3 7330U packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-4650 v3 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Xeon E5-4650 v3 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 3 7330U versus 2.8 GHz on the Xeon E5-4650 v3 — a 42.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 7330U (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Ryzen 3 7330U uses the Barcelo (Zen 3) (2022−2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon E5-4650 v3 uses Haswell-EP (2014−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 7330U scores 10,645 against the Xeon E5-4650 v3's 10,838 — a 1.8% lead for the Xeon E5-4650 v3. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 7330U vs 30 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-4650 v3.

FeatureRyzen 3 7330UXeon E5-4650 v3
Cores / Threads
4 / 8
12 / 24+200%
Boost Clock
4.3 GHz+54%
2.8 GHz
Base Clock
2.3 GHz+10%
2.1 GHz
L3 Cache
8 MB (total)
30 MB (total)+275%
L2 Cache
512K (per core)+100%
256K (per core)
Process
7 nm-68%
22 nm
Architecture
Barcelo (Zen 3) (2022−2023)
Haswell-EP (2014−2015)
PassMark
10,645
10,838+2%
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 3 7330U uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E5-4650 v3 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen 3 7330UXeon E5-4650 v3
Socket
FP6
LGA2011
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 5.0+25%