CPU Comparison

The Intel Xeon E-2336 and AMD Ryzen 3 7330U occupy different corners of the processor market, and the benchmark data reflects that split. The Xeon E-2336 is a 6-core, 12-thread server/workstation part built on Intel's Rocket Lake architecture, while the Ryzen 3 7330U is a 4-core, 8-thread mobile chip using AMD's Zen 3 design. Their average benchmark scores are nearly identical, 3985 for the Intel and 3958 for the AMD, placing both at the 57th percentile of all CPUs. Yet that similarity masks a wide gap in how they achieve those scores, with the Xeon dominating multi-core throughput and the Ryzen offering a compact, low-power alternative.

Where Each One Wins

The data shows a single head-to-head comparison, and it is a decisive one. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel Xeon E-2336 scores 13777, while the AMD Ryzen 3 7330U scores 6230. That gives the Intel part a 121.1% advantage, more than double the Ryzen's output. This is the only shared benchmark between the two, so the multi-core test defines the entire competitive landscape. The Xeon's 6 cores and 12 threads, combined with a 4.80 GHz boost clock, produce workstation-class rendering performance that the Ryzen cannot match.

The Ryzen 3 7330U, however, has no benchmark wins in the head-to-head data, it loses the sole comparison. Its strengths lie elsewhere. It is a 15W TDP mobile processor with integrated Radeon Graphics (Vega 4), making it suited for thin-and-light laptops where power draw and space matter more than raw compute. The Xeon E-2336, by contrast, is a 65W part for Socket 1200 motherboards, aimed at servers and workstations where sustained multi-threaded load is the priority. The Ryzen also carries 10,700 million transistors on a 7 nm TSMC process, compared to the Intel's 14 nm node with a 276 mm² die, which speaks to efficiency-focused design even if the benchmark data does not directly measure power consumption.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The Intel Xeon E-2336 uses the Rocket Lake architecture, specifically Rocket Lake-E, built on a 14 nm process at Intel's foundry. It has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The cache layout includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth, and it includes ECC memory support, a key feature for server reliability. PCIe connectivity is Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU.

The AMD Ryzen 3 7330U uses the Zen 3 architecture under the Barcelo-R codename, manufactured on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It has 4 cores and 8 threads, with a base clock of 2.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. The cache is smaller: 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. It also supports DDR4 with dual-channel memory and the same 51.2 GB/s bandwidth, and it too has ECC memory support. PCIe is Gen 3 with 16 lanes. The Ryzen includes integrated Radeon Graphics (Vega 4), whereas the Xeon has no integrated graphics. The Ryzen's die size is 180 mm² with 10,700 million transistors; the Intel die is 276 mm² with no transistor count listed.

The process node difference is stark: 14 nm for Intel versus 7 nm for AMD. That translates to the Ryzen packing more transistors into a smaller die, which typically enables better efficiency. The Xeon compensates with higher clocks and two additional cores, which explains its multi-core lead. The memory bandwidth is identical at 51.2 GB/s, but the Xeon's PCIe Gen 4 support gives it a newer interconnect standard compared to the Ryzen's Gen 3.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The single head-to-head result is Cinebench R23 multi-core, and it is a blowout. The Intel Xeon E-2336 scores 13777, the AMD Ryzen 3 7330U scores 6230, and the Intel wins by 121.1%. This means the Xeon delivers well over twice the multi-threaded rendering performance of the Ryzen. For workloads like video encoding, 3D rendering, or compile jobs that scale with core count and thread count, the Xeon's 6 cores and 12 threads at a 4.80 GHz boost are far better suited than the Ryzen's 4 cores and 8 threads at 4.30 GHz.

The Ryzen does not have a countervailing win in the head-to-head set. Its individual benchmarks, Geekbench multi-core at 4131 and single-core at 1514, plus Cinebench R23 multi-core at 6230, show a competent mobile processor, but no direct comparison with the Xeon exists beyond the Cinebench test. The Xeon also has Cinebench R15 and R20 results: 1388 and 5786 in multi-core, 195 and 816 in single-core. These scores, while not matched against the Ryzen, reinforce the Xeon's positioning as a strong multi-core performer within its own generation.

Looking at nearest rivals, the Xeon E-2336 sits at an average score of 3985, with the Intel Xeon D-2733NT at 3984 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G at 3977 (0.2% ahead), the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U at 3971 (0.4% ahead), and the Intel Core i7-6900K at 3970 (0.4% ahead). The Ryzen 3 7330U averages 3958, with the Intel Xeon E5-2669 v3 at 3959 (0% delta), the Core i7-6900K at 3970 (0.3% behind), the Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U at 3971 (0.3% behind), and the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G at 3977 (0.5% behind). These deltas are tiny, indicating both chips perform in the same overall band despite their different architectures.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear split. The Intel Xeon E-2336 is the choice for multi-core-heavy workloads. Its Cinebench R23 score of 13777 is 121.1% higher than the Ryzen's 6230, and its 6-core, 12-thread configuration with a 4.80 GHz boost clock makes it the superior renderer. This is a server/workstation part, and the benchmark results justify that classification. It also supports PCIe Gen 4, which the Ryzen lacks, and its 12 MB of L3 cache is 4 MB larger than the Ryzen's 8 MB. The launch MSRP is $284, stated once here for reference.

The AMD Ryzen 3 7330U is the pick for mobile and efficiency-focused builds. It has no benchmark wins in the head-to-head data, but its 15W TDP, versus the Xeon's 65W, and integrated Radeon Graphics make it a practical choice for laptops where battery life and compactness are priorities. Its 7 nm process and 10,700 million transistors in a 180 mm² die suggest a design optimized for power efficiency. The Xeon's 14 nm process and 276 mm² die are larger and older, but they power a part that is not meant to compete on efficiency. For a user who needs raw multi-core performance in a desktop or server, the Xeon wins outright. For a user who needs a low-power chip with graphics built in, the Ryzen is the only one of the two that fits that role, based strictly on the listed specifications.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher Cinebench R23 multi-core score?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2336 scores 13777, while the AMD Ryzen 3 7330U scores 6230, giving the Intel part a 121.1% advantage.

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2336 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The AMD Ryzen 3 7330U has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Xeon E-2336 and the AMD Ryzen 3 7330U list ECC memory support as true.

Q: What is the TDP difference?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2336 has a TDP of 65 watts. The AMD Ryzen 3 7330U has a TDP of 15 watts.

Q: Which processor includes integrated graphics?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 7330U includes Radeon Graphics (Vega 4). The Intel Xeon E-2336 lists no integrated graphics.

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare to their nearest rivals?

A: The Xeon E-2336 averages 3985, with its closest rival the Intel Xeon D-2733NT at 3984 (0% delta). The Ryzen 3 7330U averages 3958, with its closest rival the Intel Xeon E5-2669 v3 at 3959 (0% delta).

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Xeon E-2336 | AMD Ryzen 3 7330U |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 6 | 4 |

| Threads | 12 | 8 |

| Base Clock | 2.90 GHz | 2.30 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.80 GHz | 4.30 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 15 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1200 | AMD Socket FP6 |

| Architecture | Rocket Lake | Zen 3 |

| Codename | Rocket Lake-E | Barcelo-R |

| Process Node | 14 nm | 7 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Transistors | Not listed | 10,700 million |

| Die Size | 276 mm² | 180 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 512 KB (per core) | 512 KB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 12 MB (shared) | 8 MB (shared) |

| Memory Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s | 51.2 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 3, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | None | Radeon Graphics (Vega 4) |

| Market Segment | Server/Workstation | Mobile |

| Release Date | 2021-09-07 | 2023-01-03 |

| Launch MSRP | $284 | Not listed |

| Part Number | SRKN5 | 100-000000944 |