Ryzen 3 1200 vs Xeon E7330

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Ryzen 3 1200

2017

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +3.4% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 6 MB).
✅Draws 65W instead of 80W, a 15W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Wraith Stealth), unlike Xeon E7330.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (6,407 vs 6,491).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 58.8 vs 101.4 PassMark/$ ($109 MSRP vs $64 MSRP).

Xeon E7330

2007

Why buy it

✅+1.3% higher PassMark.
✅Costs $45 less on MSRP ($64 MSRP vs $109 MSRP).
✅Delivers 72.5% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 101.4 vs 58.8 PassMark/$ ($64 MSRP vs $109 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 3 1200 across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (6 MB vs 8 MB).
❌23.1% higher power demand at 80W vs 65W.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 3 1200.

Ryzen 3 1200

2017

Xeon E7330

2007

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +3.4% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 6 MB).
✅Draws 65W instead of 80W, a 15W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Wraith Stealth), unlike Xeon E7330.

Why buy it

✅+1.3% higher PassMark.
✅Costs $45 less on MSRP ($64 MSRP vs $109 MSRP).
✅Delivers 72.5% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 101.4 vs 58.8 PassMark/$ ($64 MSRP vs $109 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (6,407 vs 6,491).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 58.8 vs 101.4 PassMark/$ ($109 MSRP vs $64 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 3 1200 across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (6 MB vs 8 MB).
❌23.1% higher power demand at 80W vs 65W.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 3 1200.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 3 1200 better than Xeon E7330?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon E7330 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 3 1200 is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon E7330 is the better fit. You are getting 1.3% better PassMark.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen 3 1200 is still the faster CPU overall, but Xeon E7330 makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen 3 1200 is 70.3% more expensive on MSRP at $109 MSRP versus $64 MSRP, and it gives you a 3.4% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Xeon E7330 is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 1.3% better PassMark. Xeon E7330 is also 72.5% better value on MSRP (101.4 vs 58.8 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 3 1200 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2017 vs 2007) and 33.3% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 6 MB). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

Games Benchmarks

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.

Ryzen 3 1200 Benchmark Check

Xeon E7330 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 3 1200	Xeon E7330
1080p
low	160 FPS	162 FPS
medium	146 FPS	130 FPS
high	116 FPS	104 FPS
ultra	94 FPS	82 FPS
1440p
low	141 FPS	137 FPS
medium	118 FPS	107 FPS
high	91 FPS	84 FPS
ultra	72 FPS	66 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	65 FPS
medium	60 FPS	54 FPS
high	46 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	34 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 3 1200	Xeon E7330
1080p
low	160 FPS	162 FPS
medium	145 FPS	150 FPS
high	136 FPS	139 FPS
ultra	106 FPS	104 FPS
1440p
low	145 FPS	153 FPS
medium	125 FPS	131 FPS
high	116 FPS	121 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	94 FPS
4K
low	113 FPS	120 FPS
medium	100 FPS	106 FPS
high	78 FPS	83 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	60 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 3 1200	Xeon E7330
1080p
low	160 FPS	162 FPS
medium	160 FPS	162 FPS
high	160 FPS	162 FPS
ultra	160 FPS	162 FPS
1440p
low	160 FPS	162 FPS
medium	160 FPS	162 FPS
high	160 FPS	162 FPS
ultra	160 FPS	162 FPS
4K
low	160 FPS	162 FPS
medium	160 FPS	162 FPS
high	139 FPS	162 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	162 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 3 1200	Xeon E7330
1080p
low	160 FPS	162 FPS
medium	160 FPS	162 FPS
high	160 FPS	162 FPS
ultra	160 FPS	162 FPS
1440p
low	160 FPS	162 FPS
medium	160 FPS	162 FPS
high	160 FPS	162 FPS
ultra	160 FPS	162 FPS
4K
low	160 FPS	162 FPS
medium	160 FPS	162 FPS
high	160 FPS	162 FPS
ultra	160 FPS	162 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 1200 and Xeon E7330

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.

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.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 3 1200 is built on the Summit Ridge (Zen) (2017) architecture. In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 1200 scores 6,407 against the Xeon E7330's 6,491 — a 1.3% lead for the Xeon E7330. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 1200 vs 6 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon E7330.

Feature	Ryzen 3 1200	Xeon E7330
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	—
Boost Clock	3.4 GHz	—
Base Clock	3.1 GHz+29%	2.4 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)+33%	6 MB L2 Cache
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	—
Process	14 nm-78%	65 nm
Architecture	Summit Ridge (Zen) (2017)	—
PassMark	6,407	6,491+1%
Cinebench R23 Multi	3,013	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,000	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	3,000	—

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 3 1200 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E7330 uses PGA604 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 3 1200	Xeon E7330
Socket	AM4	PGA604
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2666	—
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	Yes	—
PCIe Lanes	24	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 3 1200) / not specified (Xeon E7330). Primary use case: Ryzen 3 1200 targets Budget.

Feature	Ryzen 3 1200	Xeon E7330
Integrated GPU	No	—
Unlocked	Yes	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	AMD-V	—
Target Use	Budget	—

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 3 1200 launched at $109 MSRP, while the Xeon E7330 debuted at $64. On MSRP ($109 vs $64), the Xeon E7330 is $45 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 3 1200 delivers 58.8 pts/$ vs 101.4 pts/$ for the Xeon E7330 — making the Xeon E7330 the 53.2% better value option.