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Ryzen 5 2600E
Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 2600E | Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen+ (2018−2019) / 12 nm) | ✨ Modern (Barcelo-R (2023) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 2600E | Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
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 5 2600E and Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U
Ryzen 5 2600E
The Ryzen 5 2600E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 September 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 12,346 points. Launch price was $149.
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.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 2600E packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Ryzen 5 2600E has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 2600E versus 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U — a 7.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U (base: 3.1 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Ryzen 5 2600E uses the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture (12 nm), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U uses Barcelo-R (2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 2600E scores 12,346 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U's 12,477 — a 1.1% lead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 2600E vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 2600E | Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12+50% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz | 4.3 GHz+7% |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz+35% | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total)+100% | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 12 nm | 7 nm-42% |
| Architecture | Zen+ (2018−2019) | Barcelo-R (2023) |
| PassMark | 12,346 | 12,477+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 2600E uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U uses FP6 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 2600E | Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | FP6 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
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