CPU
GPU
Xeon E5-2680 v2
Ryzen AI 5 330
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 Xeon E5-2680 v2 is positioned at rank 636 and the Ryzen AI 5 330 is on rank 608, 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 Xeon E5-2680 v2
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen AI 5 330
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2680 v2 | Ryzen AI 5 330 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($462) | ✅ More affordable ($350) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Krackan Point 2 (2025) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2680 v2 | Ryzen AI 5 330 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+33%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($462) | ✅ More affordable ($350) |
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 E5-2680 v2 and Ryzen AI 5 330
Xeon E5-2680 v2
The Xeon E5-2680 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 115 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 12,707 points. Launch price was $1,260.
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.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2680 v2 packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Ryzen AI 5 330 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon E5-2680 v2 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Xeon E5-2680 v2 versus 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen AI 5 330 — a 22.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen AI 5 330 (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Xeon E5-2680 v2 uses the Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Ryzen AI 5 330 uses Krackan Point 2 (2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2680 v2 scores 12,707 against the Ryzen AI 5 330's 12,794 — a 0.7% lead for the Ryzen AI 5 330. L3 cache: 25 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2680 v2 vs 4 MB on the Ryzen AI 5 330.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2680 v2 | Ryzen AI 5 330 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 20+150% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz | 4.5 GHz+25% |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz+40% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 25 MB (total)+525% | 4 MB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+300% |
| Process | 22 nm | 4 nm-82% |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) | Krackan Point 2 (2025) |
| PassMark | 12,707 | 12,794 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2680 v2 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen AI 5 330 uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2680 v2 | Ryzen AI 5 330 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | FP8 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1866 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 768 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 4 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 40 | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E5-2680 v2 launched at $667 MSRP, while the Ryzen AI 5 330 debuted at $350. At current prices ($462 vs $350), the Ryzen AI 5 330 is $112 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-2680 v2 delivers 27.5 pts/$ vs 36.6 pts/$ for the Ryzen AI 5 330 — making the Ryzen AI 5 330 the 28.3% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2680 v2 | Ryzen AI 5 330 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $667 | $350-48% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $462 | $350-24% |
| Performance per Dollar | 27.5 | 36.6+33% |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2025 |
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