Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U vs Ryzen 5 2600E

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 PRO 7330U

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +4.1% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 15W instead of 45W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 16 MB).

Ryzen 5 2600E

2018

Why buy it

✅+100% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (12,346 vs 12,477).
❌200% higher power demand at 45W vs 15W.

Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U

2023

Ryzen 5 2600E

2018

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +4.1% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 15W instead of 45W, a 30W reduction.

Why buy it

✅+100% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 16 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (12,346 vs 12,477).
❌200% higher power demand at 45W vs 15W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U better than Ryzen 5 2600E?

Yes. Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 4.1% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data, 1.1% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 4.1% more average FPS across 3 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U is the better fit. You are getting 1.1% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads.

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

Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U still looks like the safer overall buy. Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 4.1% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data.

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

Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2018) and more multi-core headroom with 4 cores / 8 threads instead of 6/12. 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.

Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 2600E Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U	Ryzen 5 2600E
1080p
low	171 FPS	176 FPS
medium	145 FPS	154 FPS
high	117 FPS	127 FPS
ultra	94 FPS	103 FPS
1440p
low	145 FPS	145 FPS
medium	121 FPS	122 FPS
high	98 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	79 FPS	78 FPS
4K
low	76 FPS	66 FPS
medium	68 FPS	59 FPS
high	54 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	42 FPS	37 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U	Ryzen 5 2600E
1080p
low	269 FPS	252 FPS
medium	234 FPS	219 FPS
high	214 FPS	195 FPS
ultra	182 FPS	156 FPS
1440p
low	234 FPS	227 FPS
medium	206 FPS	199 FPS
high	191 FPS	177 FPS
ultra	161 FPS	145 FPS
4K
low	182 FPS	178 FPS
medium	166 FPS	160 FPS
high	141 FPS	141 FPS
ultra	116 FPS	106 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U	Ryzen 5 2600E
1080p
low	312 FPS	309 FPS
medium	312 FPS	309 FPS
high	312 FPS	309 FPS
ultra	312 FPS	309 FPS
1440p
low	312 FPS	309 FPS
medium	312 FPS	309 FPS
high	312 FPS	309 FPS
ultra	312 FPS	309 FPS
4K
low	312 FPS	309 FPS
medium	299 FPS	292 FPS
high	263 FPS	253 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	200 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U	Ryzen 5 2600E
1080p
low	312 FPS	309 FPS
medium	312 FPS	309 FPS
high	312 FPS	309 FPS
ultra	312 FPS	309 FPS
1440p
low	312 FPS	309 FPS
medium	312 FPS	309 FPS
high	312 FPS	309 FPS
ultra	312 FPS	309 FPS
4K
low	312 FPS	309 FPS
medium	312 FPS	309 FPS
high	312 FPS	309 FPS
ultra	312 FPS	309 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U and Ryzen 5 2600E

Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U

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.

Ryzen 5 2600E

The Ryzen 5 2600E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 September 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 12,346 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Ryzen 5 2600E offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 5 2600E has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 2600E — a 7.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U (base: 2.3 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U uses the Barcelo-R (2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 2600E uses Zen+ (2018−2019) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U scores 12,477 against the Ryzen 5 2600E's 12,346 — a 1.1% lead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 2600E.

Feature	Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U	Ryzen 5 2600E
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	6 / 12+50%
Boost Clock	4.3 GHz+7%	4 GHz
Base Clock	2.3 GHz	3.1 GHz+35%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	16 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	512K (per core)
Process	7 nm-42%	12 nm
Architecture	Barcelo-R (2023)	Zen+ (2018−2019)
PassMark	12,477+1%	12,346

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 2600E uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.