Core i7-9700T vs Ryzen 3 7330U

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.

Core i7-9700T

2019

Why buy it

✅+50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics 630, while Ryzen 3 7330U needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (10,618 vs 10,645).
❌Launch MSRP is still $323 MSRP, while Ryzen 3 7330U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌133.3% higher power demand at 35W vs 15W.

Ryzen 3 7330U

2023

Why buy it

✅+0.3% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 15W instead of 35W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-9700T can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i7-9700T

2019

Ryzen 3 7330U

2023

Why buy it

✅+50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics 630, while Ryzen 3 7330U needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅+0.3% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 15W instead of 35W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (10,618 vs 10,645).
❌Launch MSRP is still $323 MSRP, while Ryzen 3 7330U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌133.3% higher power demand at 35W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-9700T can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 3 7330U better than Core i7-9700T?

Yes. Ryzen 3 7330U is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 2.9% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.3% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

For gaming, the two CPUs are effectively a wash in the available data.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 3 7330U is the better fit. You are getting 0.3% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads.

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

Ryzen 3 7330U is still the faster CPU overall, but Core i7-9700T makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen 3 7330U is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $323 MSRP, and it gives you a 2.9% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. Core i7-9700T is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (32.9 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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 7330U is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2019) and more multi-core headroom with 4 cores / 8 threads instead of 8/8. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

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.

Core i7-9700T Benchmark Check

Ryzen 3 7330U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-9700T	Ryzen 3 7330U
1080p
low	171 FPS	170 FPS
medium	147 FPS	144 FPS
high	118 FPS	114 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	93 FPS
1440p
low	146 FPS	146 FPS
medium	122 FPS	122 FPS
high	98 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	79 FPS
4K
low	79 FPS	78 FPS
medium	72 FPS	70 FPS
high	57 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	43 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-9700T	Ryzen 3 7330U
1080p
low	163 FPS	266 FPS
medium	144 FPS	233 FPS
high	135 FPS	213 FPS
ultra	120 FPS	183 FPS
1440p
low	148 FPS	233 FPS
medium	132 FPS	205 FPS
high	124 FPS	190 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	161 FPS
4K
low	119 FPS	181 FPS
medium	109 FPS	164 FPS
high	104 FPS	140 FPS
ultra	91 FPS	116 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-9700T	Ryzen 3 7330U
1080p
low	265 FPS	266 FPS
medium	265 FPS	266 FPS
high	265 FPS	266 FPS
ultra	265 FPS	266 FPS
1440p
low	265 FPS	266 FPS
medium	265 FPS	266 FPS
high	265 FPS	266 FPS
ultra	265 FPS	266 FPS
4K
low	265 FPS	266 FPS
medium	265 FPS	266 FPS
high	265 FPS	243 FPS
ultra	218 FPS	191 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-9700T	Ryzen 3 7330U
1080p
low	265 FPS	266 FPS
medium	265 FPS	266 FPS
high	265 FPS	266 FPS
ultra	265 FPS	266 FPS
1440p
low	265 FPS	266 FPS
medium	265 FPS	266 FPS
high	265 FPS	266 FPS
ultra	265 FPS	266 FPS
4K
low	265 FPS	266 FPS
medium	265 FPS	266 FPS
high	265 FPS	266 FPS
ultra	265 FPS	266 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-9700T and Ryzen 3 7330U

Core i7-9700T

The Core i7-9700T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 10,618 points. Launch price was $323.

Ryzen 3 7330U

The Ryzen 3 7330U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Barcelo (Zen 3) (2022−2023) 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: 10,645 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-9700T packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Ryzen 3 7330U offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core i7-9700T has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Core i7-9700T versus 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 3 7330U — identical boost frequencies (base: 2 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Core i7-9700T uses the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 3 7330U uses Barcelo (Zen 3) (2022−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-9700T scores 10,618 against the Ryzen 3 7330U's 10,645 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen 3 7330U. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-9700T vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 7330U.

Feature	Core i7-9700T	Ryzen 3 7330U
Cores / Threads	8 / 8+100%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.3 GHz	4.3 GHz
Base Clock	2 GHz	2.3 GHz+15%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)+50%	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512K (per core)+100%
Process	14 nm	7 nm-50%
Architecture	Coffee Lake (2017−2019)	Barcelo (Zen 3) (2022−2023)
PassMark	10,618	10,645

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-9700T uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 7330U uses FP6 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-9700T	Ryzen 3 7330U
Socket	LGA1151	FP6
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2666	—
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-9700T) / not specified (Ryzen 3 7330U). The Core i7-9700T includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Ryzen 3 7330U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-9700T targets Desktop.