Xeon E5-2685 v3 vs Ryzen AI 5 330

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-2685 v3

12 / 12

12,944

+1.2%

12,794

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX

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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Xeon E5-2685 v3 is positioned at rank 250 and the Ryzen AI 5 330 is on rank 608, 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 Xeon E5-2685 v3

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

4014%

#6

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 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 Comparison

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🏆 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	Xeon E5-2685 v3	Ryzen AI 5 330
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($2,090)	✅ More affordable ($350)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Krackan Point 2 (2025) / 4 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	Xeon E5-2685 v3	Ryzen AI 5 330
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+490%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($2,090)	✅ More affordable ($350)

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 E5-2685 v3 Benchmark Check

Ryzen AI 5 330 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

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

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.

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.

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Processing Power

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

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

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Memory & Platform

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