Xeon E7330 vs Ryzen 3 1200
Xeon E7330
Ryzen 3 1200
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 E7330 is positioned at rank 86 and the Ryzen 3 1200 is on rank 366, so the Xeon E7330 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E7330
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 1200
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E7330 | Ryzen 3 1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($60) | ✅ More affordable ($50) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm) | ✨ Modern (Summit Ridge (Zen) (2017) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E7330 | Ryzen 3 1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+18%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($60) | ✅ More affordable ($50) |
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 E7330 and Ryzen 3 1200
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.
Ryzen 3 1200
The Ryzen 3 1200 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Summit Ridge (Zen) (2017) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 6,407 points. Launch price was $109.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 3 1200 is built on the Summit Ridge (Zen) (2017) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E7330 scores 6,491 against the Ryzen 3 1200's 6,407 — a 1.3% lead for the Xeon E7330. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon E7330 vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 1200.
| Feature | Xeon E7330 | Ryzen 3 1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | — | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | — | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 3.1 GHz+29% |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB L2 Cache | 8 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | — | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 65 nm | 14 nm-78% |
| Architecture | — | Summit Ridge (Zen) (2017) |
| PassMark | 6,491+1% | 6,407 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 3,013 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 3,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E7330 uses the PGA604 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Ryzen 3 1200 uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E7330 | Ryzen 3 1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA604 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 24 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E7330) / AMD-V (Ryzen 3 1200). Primary use case: Ryzen 3 1200 targets Budget.
| Feature | Xeon E7330 | Ryzen 3 1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E7330 launched at $64 MSRP, while the Ryzen 3 1200 debuted at $109. At current prices ($60 vs $50), the Ryzen 3 1200 is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E7330 delivers 108.2 pts/$ vs 128.1 pts/$ for the Ryzen 3 1200 — making the Ryzen 3 1200 the 16.9% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E7330 | Ryzen 3 1200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $64-41% | $109 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $60 | $50-17% |
| Performance per Dollar | 108.2 | 128.1+18% |
| Release Date | 2007 | 2017 |
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