Xeon E7330 vs Core i3-9100E

Xeon E7330

80 WW2007

Core i3-9100E

4 Cores4 Thrd65 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2018

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E7330

6,491

0.0%

6,539

+0.7%

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 E7330 is positioned at rank #86 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced 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 E7330

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

2049%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

387%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

344%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

266%

#66

EPYC 4585PX

MSRP: $699|Avg: $826

100%

#67

EPYC 4545P

MSRP: $549|Avg: $595

97%

#71

Ryzen 7 PRO 7745

MSRP: $400|Avg: $343

86%

#73

EPYC 4484PX

MSRP: $599|Avg: $599

83%

#86

Xeon E7330

MSRP: $64|Avg: $60

100%

#88

Opteron 6212

MSRP: $266|Avg: N/A

98%

#90

Opteron 4334

MSRP: $204|Avg: $130

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-9100E

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

1430%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

1351%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

981%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

296%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

234%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

205%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

117%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

116%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

105%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

105%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

104%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

101%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

100%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

100%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

99%

#16

Core Ultra 5 225F

MSRP: $231|Avg: $150

96%

#17

Core Ultra 7 265K

MSRP: $309|Avg: $285

95%

#18

Ryzen 9 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $150

94%

#19

Ryzen 5 3600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $90

92%

#20

Core i7-14700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $260

92%

#21

Core i7-14700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $270

89%

#22

Ryzen 5 4500

MSRP: $129|Avg: $85

87%

#23

Ryzen 5 5600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $115

86%

#24

Celeron G5925

MSRP: $62|Avg: $15

86%

#25

Ryzen 5 7500F

MSRP: $179|Avg: $145

85%

#26

Core Ultra 5 245

MSRP: $319|Avg: $220

84%

#27

Ryzen 7 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $86

83%

#28

Core Ultra 7 265KF

MSRP: $379|Avg: $323

83%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i3-9100E (2018) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2400, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E7330	Core i3-9100E
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($60)	✅ More affordable ($30)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm)	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E7330 (2007) relies on 65 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E7330	Core i3-9100E
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+101%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($60)	✅ More affordable ($30)

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 E7330 Benchmark Check

Core i3-9100E Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E7330 and Core i3-9100E

Xeon E7330

The Xeon E7330 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA604. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 6,491 points. Launch price was $800.

Core i3-9100E

The Core i3-9100E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 6,539 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-9100E is built on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E7330 scores 6,491 against the Core i3-9100E's 6,539 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i3-9100E. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon E7330 vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i3-9100E.

Feature	Xeon E7330	Core i3-9100E
Cores / Threads	—	4 / 4
Boost Clock	—	3.7 GHz
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	3.1 GHz+29%
L3 Cache	6 MB L2 Cache	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	256K (per core)
Process	65 nm	14 nm-78%
Architecture	—	Coffee Lake (2017−2019)
PassMark	6,491	6,539

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E7330 uses the PGA604 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i3-9100E uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E7330	Core i3-9100E
Socket	PGA604	LGA1151
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%

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Value Analysis

The Xeon E7330 launched at $64 MSRP, while the Core i3-9100E debuted at $202. At current prices ($60 vs $30), the Core i3-9100E is $30 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E7330 delivers 108.2 pts/$ vs 218.0 pts/$ for the Core i3-9100E — making the Core i3-9100E the 67.3% better value option.