Xeon W-2133
VS
Ryzen 3 7335U

Xeon W-2133 vs Ryzen 3 7335U

Intel

Xeon W-2133

6 Cores12 Thrd140 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2017
VS
AMD

Ryzen 3 7335U

4 Cores8 Thrd28 WWMax: 4.3 GHz2023

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. The Xeon W-2133 is positioned at rank #618 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower 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 W-2133

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
10162%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
1919%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
1705%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
1317%
#369
Xeon Gold 6542Y
MSRP: $2878|Avg: N/A
98%
#370
EPYC 7502
MSRP: $2600|Avg: $1299
98%
#371
Xeon 6730P
MSRP: $3726|Avg: $3726
97%
#372
Xeon Gold 6330
MSRP: $2128|Avg: $2128
97%
#373
Xeon Gold 6548Y+
MSRP: $3726|Avg: $3726
96%
#374
Xeon Gold 6448H
MSRP: $3658|Avg: N/A
96%
#375
Xeon D-2766NT
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $212
96%
#376
Xeon Gold 6442Y
MSRP: $2878|Avg: N/A
95%
#377
Xeon 6740P
MSRP: $4650|Avg: $4650
95%
#378
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX
MSRP: $7999|Avg: $7999
94%
#618
Xeon W-2133
MSRP: $617|Avg: $617
100%
#622
Xeon E5607
MSRP: $135|Avg: $27
97%
#626
Xeon Silver 4209T
MSRP: $563|Avg: $649
96%
#627
Xeon E3-1240
MSRP: $273|Avg: $39
96%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar

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 3 7335U (2023) utilizes 6 nm technology and DDR5-4800, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightXeon W-2133Ryzen 3 7335U
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($617)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)
✨ Modern (Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) / 6 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon W-2133 (2017) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400, DDR4-2666, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightXeon W-2133Ryzen 3 7335U
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($617)
More affordable ($0)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon W-2133 and Ryzen 3 7335U

Intel

Xeon W-2133

The Xeon W-2133 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 August 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8.25 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400, DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 12,615 points. Launch price was $617.

AMD

Ryzen 3 7335U

The Ryzen 3 7335U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 12,568 points. Launch price was $149.

Processing Power

The Xeon W-2133 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 3 7335U offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon W-2133 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Xeon W-2133 versus 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 3 7335U — a 9.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 7335U (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Xeon W-2133 uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 3 7335U uses Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-2133 scores 12,615 against the Ryzen 3 7335U's 12,568 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon W-2133. L3 cache: 8.25 MB (total) on the Xeon W-2133 vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 7335U.

FeatureXeon W-2133Ryzen 3 7335U
Cores / Threads
6 / 12+50%
4 / 8
Boost Clock
3.9 GHz
4.3 GHz+10%
Base Clock
3.6 GHz+20%
3 GHz
L3 Cache
8.25 MB (total)+3%
8 MB (total)
L2 Cache
1 MB (per core)+100%
512K (per core)
Process
14 nm
6 nm-57%
Architecture
Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
Rembrandt-R (2023−2025)
PassMark
12,615
12,568
Cinebench R23 Multi
6,000
Geekbench 6 Single
1,292
Geekbench 6 Multi
6,647
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon W-2133 uses the LGA2066 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 7335U uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon W-2133Ryzen 3 7335U
Socket
LGA2066
FP7
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed
DDR4-2666
Max RAM Capacity
512 GB
RAM Channels
4
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
48
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon W-2133) / not specified (Ryzen 3 7335U). Primary use case: Xeon W-2133 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon W-2133 rivals Ryzen Threadripper 1900X.

FeatureXeon W-2133Ryzen 3 7335U
Integrated GPU
No
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
Yes
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d
Target Use
Workstation