Ryzen 3 7330U vs Xeon E5-2470 v2

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 7330U

2023

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 95W, a 80W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (10,645 vs 10,701).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 25 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E5-2470 v2, which brings 10 cores / 20 threads.

Xeon E5-2470 v2

2013

Why buy it

✅+0.5% higher PassMark.
✅+212.5% larger total L3 cache (25 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 10 cores / 20 threads.

Trade-offs

❌533.3% higher power demand at 95W vs 15W.

Ryzen 3 7330U

2023

Xeon E5-2470 v2

2013

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 95W, a 80W reduction.

Why buy it

✅+0.5% higher PassMark.
✅+212.5% larger total L3 cache (25 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 10 cores / 20 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (10,645 vs 10,701).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 25 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E5-2470 v2, which brings 10 cores / 20 threads.

Trade-offs

❌533.3% higher power demand at 95W vs 15W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 3 7330U better than Xeon E5-2470 v2?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon E5-2470 v2 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 3 7330U 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 E5-2470 v2 is the better fit. You are getting 0.5% better PassMark, backed by 10 cores and 20 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 212.5% larger total L3 cache (25 MB vs 8 MB).

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

Ryzen 3 7330U still looks like the safer overall buy. Ryzen 3 7330U is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 1.4% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data.

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 2013). 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 7330U Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-2470 v2 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 3 7330U	Xeon E5-2470 v2
1080p
low	170 FPS	163 FPS
medium	144 FPS	138 FPS
high	114 FPS	110 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	90 FPS
1440p
low	146 FPS	139 FPS
medium	122 FPS	115 FPS
high	97 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	79 FPS	72 FPS
4K
low	78 FPS	65 FPS
medium	70 FPS	58 FPS
high	55 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	35 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 3 7330U	Xeon E5-2470 v2
1080p
low	266 FPS	268 FPS
medium	233 FPS	268 FPS
high	213 FPS	238 FPS
ultra	183 FPS	193 FPS
1440p
low	233 FPS	265 FPS
medium	205 FPS	244 FPS
high	190 FPS	212 FPS
ultra	161 FPS	170 FPS
4K
low	181 FPS	172 FPS
medium	164 FPS	159 FPS
high	140 FPS	138 FPS
ultra	116 FPS	109 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 3 7330U	Xeon E5-2470 v2
1080p
low	266 FPS	268 FPS
medium	266 FPS	268 FPS
high	266 FPS	268 FPS
ultra	266 FPS	268 FPS
1440p
low	266 FPS	268 FPS
medium	266 FPS	268 FPS
high	266 FPS	268 FPS
ultra	266 FPS	268 FPS
4K
low	266 FPS	268 FPS
medium	266 FPS	268 FPS
high	243 FPS	268 FPS
ultra	191 FPS	268 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 3 7330U	Xeon E5-2470 v2
1080p
low	266 FPS	268 FPS
medium	266 FPS	268 FPS
high	266 FPS	268 FPS
ultra	266 FPS	268 FPS
1440p
low	266 FPS	268 FPS
medium	266 FPS	268 FPS
high	266 FPS	268 FPS
ultra	266 FPS	268 FPS
4K
low	266 FPS	268 FPS
medium	266 FPS	268 FPS
high	266 FPS	268 FPS
ultra	266 FPS	268 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 7330U and Xeon E5-2470 v2

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.

Xeon E5-2470 v2

The Xeon E5-2470 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 10,701 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 3 7330U packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-2470 v2 offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Xeon E5-2470 v2 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 3 7330U versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon E5-2470 v2 — a 29.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 7330U (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Ryzen 3 7330U uses the Barcelo (Zen 3) (2022−2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon E5-2470 v2 uses Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 7330U scores 10,645 against the Xeon E5-2470 v2's 10,701 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon E5-2470 v2. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 7330U vs 25 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2470 v2.

Feature	Ryzen 3 7330U	Xeon E5-2470 v2
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	10 / 20+150%
Boost Clock	4.3 GHz+34%	3.2 GHz
Base Clock	2.3 GHz	2.4 GHz+4%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	25 MB (total)+213%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)+100%	256 kB (per core)
Process	7 nm-68%	22 nm
Architecture	Barcelo (Zen 3) (2022−2023)	Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014)
PassMark	10,645	10,701

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 3 7330U uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E5-2470 v2 uses LGA1356 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.