CPU
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Xeon E-2336
Ryzen 5 7430U
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 Per Dollar Xeon E-2336
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 7430U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E-2336 | Ryzen 5 7430U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Rocket Lake-E (2021) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Barcelo-U (Zen 3) (2022−2023) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E-2336 | Ryzen 5 7430U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Xeon E-2336 and Ryzen 5 7430U
Xeon E-2336
The Xeon E-2336 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Rocket Lake-E (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 16,136 points. Launch price was $800.
Ryzen 5 7430U
The Ryzen 5 7430U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 September 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Barcelo-U (Zen 3) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 3 MB + 16 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 16,080 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon E-2336 and Ryzen 5 7430U share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Xeon E-2336 versus 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7430U — a 11% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2336 (base: 2.9 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Xeon E-2336 uses the Rocket Lake-E (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 7430U uses Barcelo-U (Zen 3) (2022−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E-2336 scores 16,136 against the Ryzen 5 7430U's 16,080 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon E-2336. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2336 vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 7430U.
| Feature | Xeon E-2336 | Ryzen 5 7430U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz+12% | 4.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz+26% | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total) | 16 MB+33% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 3 MB+500% |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Rocket Lake-E (2021) | Barcelo-U (Zen 3) (2022−2023) |
| PassMark | 16,136 | 16,080 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E-2336 uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 7430U uses FP6 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E-2336 | Ryzen 5 7430U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | FP6 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
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