Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U
VS
Xeon W-2133

Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U vs Xeon W-2133

AMD

Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.3 GHz2023
VS
Intel

Xeon W-2133

6 Cores12 Thrd140 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2017

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 W-2133

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
10162%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
1919%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
1705%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
1317%
#369
Xeon Gold 6542Y
MSRP: $2878|Avg: N/A
98%
#370
EPYC 7502
MSRP: $2600|Avg: $1299
98%
#371
Xeon 6730P
MSRP: $3726|Avg: $3726
97%
#372
Xeon Gold 6330
MSRP: $2128|Avg: $2128
97%
#373
Xeon Gold 6548Y+
MSRP: $3726|Avg: $3726
96%
#374
Xeon Gold 6448H
MSRP: $3658|Avg: N/A
96%
#375
Xeon D-2766NT
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $212
96%
#376
Xeon Gold 6442Y
MSRP: $2878|Avg: N/A
95%
#377
Xeon 6740P
MSRP: $4650|Avg: $4650
95%
#378
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX
MSRP: $7999|Avg: $7999
94%
#618
Xeon W-2133
MSRP: $617|Avg: $617
100%
#622
Xeon E5607
MSRP: $135|Avg: $27
97%
#626
Xeon Silver 4209T
MSRP: $563|Avg: $649
96%
#627
Xeon E3-1240
MSRP: $273|Avg: $39
96%
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 PRO 7330U (2023) utilizes 7 nm technology and DDR4-3200, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightRyzen 3 PRO 7330UXeon W-2133
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($617)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Barcelo-R (2023) / 7 nm)
✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon W-2133 (2017) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400, DDR4-2666, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightRyzen 3 PRO 7330UXeon W-2133
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($617)

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 PRO 7330U and Xeon W-2133

AMD

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.

Intel

Xeon W-2133

The Xeon W-2133 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 August 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8.25 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400, DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 12,615 points. Launch price was $617.

Processing Power

The Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon W-2133 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon W-2133 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon W-2133 — a 9.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U (base: 2.3 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U uses the Barcelo-R (2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon W-2133 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U scores 12,477 against the Xeon W-2133's 12,615 — a 1.1% lead for the Xeon W-2133. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U vs 8.25 MB (total) on the Xeon W-2133.

FeatureRyzen 3 PRO 7330UXeon W-2133
Cores / Threads
4 / 8
6 / 12+50%
Boost Clock
4.3 GHz+10%
3.9 GHz
Base Clock
2.3 GHz
3.6 GHz+57%
L3 Cache
8 MB (total)
8.25 MB (total)+3%
L2 Cache
512K (per core)
1 MB (per core)+100%
Process
7 nm-50%
14 nm
Architecture
Barcelo-R (2023)
Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
PassMark
12,477
12,615+1%
Cinebench R23 Multi
6,000
Geekbench 6 Single
1,292
Geekbench 6 Multi
6,647
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon W-2133 uses LGA2066 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen 3 PRO 7330UXeon W-2133
Socket
FP6
LGA2066
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0+33%
PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR4-2666
Max RAM Capacity
512 GB
RAM Channels
4
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
48
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U) / VT-x, VT-d (Xeon W-2133). Primary use case: Xeon W-2133 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon W-2133 rivals Ryzen Threadripper 1900X.

FeatureRyzen 3 PRO 7330UXeon W-2133
Integrated GPU
No
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
Yes
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d
Target Use
Workstation