Ryzen AI 5 330 vs Xeon E5-2685 v3

Ryzen AI 5 330

4 Cores8 Thrd28 WWMax: 4.5 GHz2025

Xeon E5-2685 v3

12 Cores12 Thrd120 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen AI 5 330

4 / 8

12,794

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Xeon E5-2685 v3

12 / 12

12,944

+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. The Ryzen AI 5 330 is positioned at rank 608 and the Xeon E5-2685 v3 is on rank 250, so the Xeon E5-2685 v3 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen AI 5 330

#185

Ryzen 7 5825C

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

100%

#596

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

803%

#597

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

791%

#598

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

726%

#599

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

723%

#600

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

716%

#602

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

692%

#603

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

663%

#604

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

662%

#605

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

644%

#608

Ryzen AI 5 330

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

100%

#622

Athlon II P320

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2685 v3

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

4014%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

758%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

673%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

520%

#215

Xeon E-2456

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $289

100%

#218

Xeon Gold 5512U

MSRP: $1230|Avg: N/A

97%

#250

Xeon E5-2685 v3

MSRP: $2090|Avg: N/A

100%

#255

Ryzen 3 PRO 1200

MSRP: $109|Avg: $80

99%

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 AI 5 330 (2025) utilizes 4 nm technology and DDR5, LPDDR5X, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Ryzen AI 5 330	Xeon E5-2685 v3
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($350)	⚠️ Higher cost ($2,090)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Krackan Point 2 (2025) / 4 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2685 v3 (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Ryzen AI 5 330	Xeon E5-2685 v3
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+490%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($350)	⚠️ Higher cost ($2,090)

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 AI 5 330 Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-2685 v3 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen AI 5 330 and Xeon E5-2685 v3

Ryzen AI 5 330

The Ryzen AI 5 330 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 July 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Krackan Point 2 (2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5, LPDDR5X. Passmark benchmark score: 12,794 points. Launch price was $149.

Xeon E5-2685 v3

The Xeon E5-2685 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 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011-3. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 12,944 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen AI 5 330 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-2685 v3 offers 12 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5-2685 v3 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen AI 5 330 versus 3.3 GHz on the Xeon E5-2685 v3 — a 30.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen AI 5 330 (base: 2 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Ryzen AI 5 330 uses the Krackan Point 2 (2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon E5-2685 v3 uses Haswell-EP (2014−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen AI 5 330 scores 12,794 against the Xeon E5-2685 v3's 12,944 — a 1.2% lead for the Xeon E5-2685 v3. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Ryzen AI 5 330 vs 30 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2685 v3.

Feature	Ryzen AI 5 330	Xeon E5-2685 v3
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	12 / 12+200%
Boost Clock	4.5 GHz+36%	3.3 GHz
Base Clock	2 GHz	2.6 GHz+30%
L3 Cache	4 MB	30 MB (total)+650%
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)+300%	256K (per core)
Process	4 nm-82%	22 nm
Architecture	Krackan Point 2 (2025)	Haswell-EP (2014−2015)
PassMark	12,794	12,944+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen AI 5 330 uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E5-2685 v3 uses LGA2011-3 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.