Xeon E5-1660 v3 vs Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-1660 v3

8 / 16

12,582

+0.8%

12,477

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

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. The Xeon E5-1660 v3 is positioned at rank #824 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 Xeon E5-1660 v3

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

17839%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

3368%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

2992%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

2312%

#469

EPYC 9554

MSRP: $9087|Avg: $2795

99%

#470

Xeon Gold 6338T

MSRP: $3139|Avg: $1795

98%

#471

Xeon E5-2650 v4

MSRP: $1166|Avg: $45

98%

#472

EPYC 9845

MSRP: $13564|Avg: $8670

97%

#473

EPYC 7F32

MSRP: $2100|Avg: $179

95%

#474

EPYC 9654P

MSRP: $10625|Avg: $5345

94%

#824

Xeon E5-1660 v3

MSRP: $1080|Avg: $198

100%

#827

Xeon W3565

MSRP: $294|Avg: $69

99%

#837

Xeon W3550

MSRP: $294|Avg: $30

95%

#839

Xeon E5-2450

MSRP: $694|Avg: $795

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 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.

Insight	Xeon E5-1660 v3	Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($198)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Barcelo-R (2023) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-1660 v3 (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR4-1333, DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-1660 v3	Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($198)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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.

Xeon E5-1660 v3 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-1660 v3 and Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U

Xeon E5-1660 v3

The Xeon E5-1660 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1333, DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 12,582 points. Launch price was $800.

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.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-1660 v3 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon E5-1660 v3 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Xeon E5-1660 v3 versus 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U — a 20.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U (base: 3 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Xeon E5-1660 v3 uses the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U uses Barcelo-R (2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-1660 v3 scores 12,582 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U's 12,477 — a 0.8% lead for the Xeon E5-1660 v3. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-1660 v3 vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U.

Feature	Xeon E5-1660 v3	Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U
Cores / Threads	8 / 16+100%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz	4.3 GHz+23%
Base Clock	3 GHz+30%	2.3 GHz
L3 Cache	20 MB (total)+150%	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512K (per core)+100%
Process	22 nm	7 nm-68%
Architecture	Haswell-EP (2014−2015)	Barcelo-R (2023)
PassMark	12,582	12,477

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-1660 v3 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U uses FP6 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.