Xeon E7330 vs Xeon E5-1620 v2

Xeon E7330

80 WW2007

Xeon E5-1620 v2

4 Cores8 Thrd130 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E7330

6,491

0.0%

6,523

+0.5%

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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 Xeon E5-1620 v2 is on rank 594, 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 Xeon E5-1620 v2

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

9366%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1768%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1571%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1214%

#355

Xeon w7-3455

MSRP: $2489|Avg: $2625

99%

#356

EPYC 9334

MSRP: $2990|Avg: $1810

99%

#357

Xeon w9-3575X

MSRP: $3789|Avg: $675

98%

#358

Xeon w7-3465X

MSRP: $2889|Avg: $468

98%

#359

Xeon Gold 6530

MSRP: $2128|Avg: $1846

97%

#359

EPYC 9354

MSRP: $3420|Avg: $2498

97%

#361

Xeon Silver 4114

MSRP: $612|Avg: $30

96%

#362

EPYC 7532

MSRP: $2380|Avg: $225

96%

#363

Xeon W-2191B

MSRP: $1333|Avg: $39

96%

#364

Xeon Gold 5320

MSRP: $1780|Avg: $1834

95%

#594

Xeon E5-1620 v2

MSRP: $294|Avg: $50

100%

#605

Xeon E3-1270 v3

MSRP: $339|Avg: $410

96%

#607

Xeon E3-1235

MSRP: $240|Avg: $270

96%

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 Xeon E5-1620 v2 (2013) utilizes 22 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E7330	Xeon E5-1620 v2
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($60)	✅ More affordable ($50)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-E (2013) / 22 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	Xeon E5-1620 v2
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+21%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($60)	✅ More affordable ($50)

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

Xeon E5-1620 v2 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E7330 and Xeon E5-1620 v2

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.

Xeon E5-1620 v2

The Xeon E5-1620 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge-E (2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,523 points. Launch price was $315.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-1620 v2 is built on the Ivy Bridge-E (2013) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E7330 scores 6,491 against the Xeon E5-1620 v2's 6,523 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon E5-1620 v2. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon E7330 vs 10 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-1620 v2.

Feature	Xeon E7330	Xeon E5-1620 v2
Cores / Threads	—	4 / 8
Boost Clock	—	3.9 GHz
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	3.7 GHz+54%
L3 Cache	6 MB L2 Cache	10 MB (total)+67%
L2 Cache	—	256 kB (per core)
Process	65 nm	22 nm-66%
Architecture	—	Ivy Bridge-E (2013)
PassMark	6,491	6,523

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E7330 uses the PGA604 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon E5-1620 v2 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E7330	Xeon E5-1620 v2
Socket	PGA604	LGA2011
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%

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Value Analysis

The Xeon E7330 launched at $64 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-1620 v2 debuted at $294. At current prices ($60 vs $50), the Xeon E5-1620 v2 is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E7330 delivers 108.2 pts/$ vs 130.5 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-1620 v2 — making the Xeon E5-1620 v2 the 18.7% better value option.