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Overview

The Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Barcelo-R (2023) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 12,477 points. Launch price was $149.

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U specifications and capabilities.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U is a 4-core / 8-thread processor based on the Barcelo-R (2023) architecture, manufactured on a 7 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 4.3 GHz from a base frequency of 2.3 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 8 MB (total) of L3 cache, plus 512K (per core) of L2 cache and 64K (per core) of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 12,477, placing it in the Budget performance tier as a Recent generation product.

Specification	Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units	4C / 8T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost	4.3 GHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency	2.3 GHz
ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture design	Barcelo-R (2023)
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient	7 nm
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores	8 MB (total)
L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data	512K (per core)
L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache	64K (per core)
Die SizePhysical silicon area of the processor	180 mm2
Transistor CountMore transistors = more capabilities	10,700 million
64-bit Support	Yes
Windows 11 Compatible	Yes
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score	12,477

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U fits into the FP6 socket and supports PCIe 4.0. It supports DDR4-3200 memory.

Specification	Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U
TypeDesktop or Laptop processor	Laptop
SocketMotherboard socket required	FP6
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth	PCIe 4.0
RAM TypeSupported memory standard	DDR4-3200
Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers	1

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Power & Cooling

The Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 15 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

Specification	Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload	15 Watt

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Value Analysis

Performance ranking position: #1169 out of all indexed processors.

Specification	Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch	$149
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking	#1169
Release DateLaunch date	4 January 2023 (2 years ago)
Release Year	2023
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)	AMD
ManufacturerFabrication foundry (e.g. TSMC)	TSMC