Xeon E7330 vs Ryzen 5 2500U

Xeon E7330

80 WW2007

Ryzen 5 2500U

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2017

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E7330

6,491

0.0%

6,494

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

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 5 2500U is on rank 106, so the Xeon E7330 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 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 Ryzen 5 2500U

#31

Ryzen 5 230

MSRP: $200|Avg: $190

96%

#94

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

280%

#95

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

276%

#96

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

253%

#97

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

252%

#98

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

250%

#100

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

241%

#101

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

231%

#102

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

231%

#103

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

225%

#106

Ryzen 5 2500U

MSRP: $349|Avg: N/A

100%

#109

Celeron 4305U

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

99%

#110

Celeron J1850

MSRP: $82|Avg: N/A

99%

#114

Core i3-4100M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $99

97%

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 Ryzen 5 2500U (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2400, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E7330	Ryzen 5 2500U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($60)	⚠️ Higher cost ($349)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm)	✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (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	Ryzen 5 2500U
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+481%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($60)	⚠️ Higher cost ($349)

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

Ryzen 5 2500U Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E7330 and Ryzen 5 2500U

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 5 2500U

The Ryzen 5 2500U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 26 October 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 6,494 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 2500U is built on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E7330 scores 6,491 against the Ryzen 5 2500U's 6,494 — a 0% lead for the Ryzen 5 2500U. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon E7330 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 2500U.

Feature	Xeon E7330	Ryzen 5 2500U
Cores / Threads	—	4 / 8
Boost Clock	—	3.6 GHz
Base Clock	2.4 GHz+20%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB L2 Cache+50%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	512 kB (per core)
Process	65 nm	14 nm-78%
Architecture	—	Raven Ridge (2017−2019)
PassMark	6,491	6,494
Geekbench 6 Single	—	818
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	2,310

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E7330 uses the PGA604 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Ryzen 5 2500U uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E7330	Ryzen 5 2500U
Socket	PGA604	FP5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2400
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	12

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E7330) / AMD-V (Ryzen 5 2500U). The Ryzen 5 2500U includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 8), while the Xeon E7330 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 2500U targets Mainstream Laptop.