Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U vs Core Ultra 7 164U

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U

4 / 8

12,477

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Core Ultra 7 164U

12 / 14

12,625

+1.2%

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

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U	Core Ultra 7 164U
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.

Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U Benchmark Check

Core Ultra 7 164U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

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

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.

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.

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Processing Power

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

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

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Memory & Platform

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

Feature	Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U	Core Ultra 7 164U
Socket	FP6	FCBGA2551
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 5.0+25%
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: not specified (Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U) / VT-x, VT-d (Core Ultra 7 164U). 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.