Ryzen AI 5 330 vs Xeon E5-4627 v4
Ryzen AI 5 330
Xeon E5-4627 v4
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. The Ryzen AI 5 330 is positioned at rank 608 and the Xeon E5-4627 v4 is on rank 988, so the Ryzen AI 5 330 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen AI 5 330
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-4627 v4
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen AI 5 330 | Xeon E5-4627 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($350) | ✅ More affordable ($200) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Krackan Point 2 (2025) / 4 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen AI 5 330 | Xeon E5-4627 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+77%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($350) | ✅ More affordable ($200) |
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 AI 5 330 and Xeon E5-4627 v4
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 E5-4627 v4
The Xeon E5-4627 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 10 cores and 10 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB. L2 cache: 2.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 12,969 points. Launch price was $2,225.
Processing Power
The Ryzen AI 5 330 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-4627 v4 offers 10 cores / 10 threads — the Xeon E5-4627 v4 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen AI 5 330 versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon E5-4627 v4 — a 33.8% 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 E5-4627 v4 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen AI 5 330 scores 12,794 against the Xeon E5-4627 v4's 12,969 — a 1.4% lead for the Xeon E5-4627 v4. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Ryzen AI 5 330 vs 25 MB on the Xeon E5-4627 v4.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 5 330 | Xeon E5-4627 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 10 / 10+150% |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz+41% | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.6 GHz+30% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 25 MB+525% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2.5 MB+150% |
| Process | 4 nm-71% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Krackan Point 2 (2025) | Broadwell (2015−2019) |
| PassMark | 12,794 | 12,969+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,105 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 8,936 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen AI 5 330 uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E5-4627 v4 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 5 330 | Xeon E5-4627 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP8 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 1536 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 4 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 40 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen AI 5 330) / Yes (Xeon E5-4627 v4).
| Feature | Ryzen AI 5 330 | Xeon E5-4627 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | Yes |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen AI 5 330 launched at $350 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-4627 v4 debuted at $2500. At current prices ($350 vs $200), the Xeon E5-4627 v4 is $150 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen AI 5 330 delivers 36.6 pts/$ vs 64.8 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-4627 v4 — making the Xeon E5-4627 v4 the 55.8% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 5 330 | Xeon E5-4627 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $350-86% | $2500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $350 | $200-43% |
| Performance per Dollar | 36.6 | 64.8+77% |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2016 |
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