AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U vs Intel Xeon E-2278GEL Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads, the Intel Xeon E-2278GEL or the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2278GEL has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U has 4 cores and 8 threads. Despite having half the core count, the AMD part wins all six recorded head-to-head Cinebench comparisons.

Q: What is the average benchmark score difference between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U records an average benchmark score of 3063, while the Intel Xeon E-2278GEL records 2956. The AMD processor holds a lead of just over 100 points in the database's aggregate scoring.

Q: How do the two processors compare in single-core performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U wins every single-core test, with deltas ranging from 3.3% in Cinebench R15 to 3.7% in both Cinebench R20 and R23. Its highest single-core score is 1497 in Cinebench R23, versus 1442 for the Intel.

Q: What are the power and process node specifications for each chip?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2278GEL has a 35 W TDP and is built on Intel's 14 nm process. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U has a 15 W TDP and is built on TSMC's 7 nm process. The AMD chip also lists 10,700 million transistors.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Xeon E-2278GEL and the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U support ECC memory. Both also support DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration, though the AMD part has a higher memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s versus 42.7 GB/s for the Intel.

Q: What are the integrated graphics solutions in each processor?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2278GEL includes UHD Graphics P630, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U includes Radeon Graphics (Vega 6). Both processors have their graphics integrated directly on the die.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data is unambiguous: the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U wins every single recorded head-to-head test. There are six Cinebench comparisons in the database, and the AMD processor takes all six. This includes both multi-core and single-core workloads across Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 versions. The margin is consistent, ranging from 3.3% to 3.7% in favor of the AMD chip in every test.

For the Intel Xeon E-2278GEL, there are no benchmark wins in the head-to-head data. The Intel chip's advantage lies elsewhere, specifically in its market positioning and core count. It offers 8 cores and 16 threads, which is double the core and thread count of the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U. However, this hardware advantage does not translate into performance wins in the recorded Cinebench scores.

The use-case split is therefore clear from the data. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U wins on raw measured performance in every tested workload, both single-threaded and multi-threaded. The Intel Xeon E-2278GEL, with its 8-core configuration, might appear positioned for heavily threaded tasks, but the benchmark results show the 4-core AMD part actually scores higher in multi-core Cinebench tests. The AMD chip also has a lower TDP of 15 W versus 35 W for the Intel chip, suggesting greater efficiency per watt based on the measured performance. The Intel part does have double the L3 cache at 16 MB shared versus 8 MB shared for the AMD, but this does not produce a performance advantage in the recorded data.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different architectural eras and design philosophies. The Intel Xeon E-2278GEL is built on the Coffee Lake architecture, specifically the Coffee Lake-S WS variant. It belongs to the Xeon E-2200 series and targets the server and workstation segment. The process node is Intel's 14 nm technology, manufactured in-house at Intel's foundry. The die size is 180 mm².

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U uses the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Barcelo-R, and belongs to the 7000 series. It is built on TSMC's 7 nm process node and has a listed transistor count of 10,700 million. Interestingly, the die size is also listed as 180 mm², identical to the Intel chip despite the different process node and transistor count.

The cache hierarchies differ significantly. Both processors have 64 KB of L1 cache per core. The L2 cache is 256 KB per core on the Intel chip versus 512 KB per core on the AMD chip, giving the AMD part double the L2 capacity per core. For L3 cache, the Intel Xeon E-2278GEL has 16 MB shared, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U has 8 MB shared. So the Intel chip has double the total L3 cache, but the AMD chip has double the per-core L2.

The sockets are different: the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1151, while the AMD chip uses AMD Socket FP6. Both support PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Both support DDR4 memory in dual-channel mode, with the AMD part offering higher memory bandwidth at 51.2 GB/s versus 42.7 GB/s for the Intel.

The production status differs as well. The Intel Xeon E-2278GEL is marked as end-of-life, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U is marked as active production. The Intel chip was released on 2019-06-10, and the AMD chip was released on 2023-01-03.

Specification Differences

The recorded specifications show several clear differences between the two processors. Core count differs: Intel has 8 cores, AMD has 4 cores. Thread count follows: 16 for Intel, 8 for AMD. Base clock speeds are 2000.00 MHz for the Intel and 2300.00 MHz for the AMD. Boost clocks are 3.90 GHz for the Intel and 4.30 GHz for the AMD. The AMD chip has both a higher base and a higher boost clock.

TDP is a major differentiator: 35 W for the Intel Xeon E-2278GEL versus 15 W for the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U. The AMD chip consumes less than half the power envelope while delivering higher benchmark scores.

Process node: 14 nm for Intel, 7 nm for AMD. Foundry: Intel for the Xeon, TSMC for the Ryzen. Transistor count is listed as 10,700 million for the AMD chip, with no comparable figure recorded for the Intel chip. Die size is the same at 180 mm² for both.

Cache configuration differs: L2 is 256 KB per core for Intel versus 512 KB per core for AMD. L3 is 16 MB shared for Intel versus 8 MB shared for AMD. Memory bandwidth is 42.7 GB/s for Intel versus 51.2 GB/s for AMD.

Integrated graphics differ: UHD Graphics P630 for Intel versus Radeon Graphics (Vega 6) for AMD. Market segment differs: server/workstation for Intel versus mobile for AMD. Production status: end-of-life for Intel, active for AMD. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $519, while no launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD part. Part numbers are SRGE2 for Intel and 100-000000950 for AMD.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data shows a clean sweep for the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U across all six Cinebench comparisons. The narrowest margin is in Cinebench R15 single-core, where the AMD scores 150 against 145 for the Intel, a delta of 3.3%. The widest margins are in Cinebench R20 single-core and Cinebench R23 single-core, both at 3.7% in favor of AMD.

In multi-core tests, the AMD win is consistent at 3.6% across all three Cinebench versions. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the scores are 1068 for AMD versus 1030 for Intel. In Cinebench R20 multi-core, AMD scores 4454 versus 4292 for Intel. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, AMD scores 10605 versus 10220 for Intel.

The single-core results follow the same pattern. In Cinebench R15, AMD scores 150 versus 145. In Cinebench R20, AMD scores 628 versus 605. In Cinebench R23, AMD scores 1497 versus 1442.

The AMD processor also has additional benchmark data not recorded for the Intel chip: Geekbench multi-core score of 4532 and Geekbench single-core score of 1573. These are not head-to-head comparisons, but they contribute to the AMD's average benchmark score of 3063.

The average benchmark scores place both processors at the 52nd percentile among all CPUs in the database. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U has an average score of 3063, while the Intel Xeon E-2278GEL has an average score of 2956. The nearest rivals for the AMD chip include the AMD Ryzen 7 4980U at 3066 (0.1% ahead), the Intel Xeon E5-2618L v3 at 3066 (0.1% ahead), and the AMD Ryzen 7 1800X at 3068 (0.2% ahead). The nearest rivals for the Intel chip include the Intel Xeon E5-1650 v4 at 2978 (0.7% ahead) and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U at 2965 (0.3% ahead).

The Verdict

The data points to one conclusion: the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U is the faster processor in every measured benchmark. It wins all six head-to-head Cinebench comparisons, with deltas between 3.3% and 3.7%. It achieves this while using a 15 W TDP, which is less than half the 35 W TDP of the Intel Xeon E-2278GEL. The AMD chip also has higher base and boost clocks, higher memory bandwidth, and a smaller process node.

Users who prioritize raw measured performance should choose the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U. The data shows it leads in both single-core and multi-core workloads, regardless of which Cinebench version is used. Its higher clock speeds and efficient Zen 3 architecture deliver consistent wins across the board.

Users who require the specific attributes of the Intel Xeon E-2278GEL should consider its differentiators. It offers double the core count (8 versus 4) and double the thread count (16 versus 8). It has double the L3 cache (16 MB versus 8 MB). It targets the server and workstation market segment, while the AMD chip targets mobile. The Intel part also has a recorded launch MSRP of $519, whereas no launch MSRP exists for the AMD part.

However, the benchmark results indicate that the Intel's core count advantage does not translate into multi-core performance wins. The AMD chip scores higher in multi-core Cinebench tests despite having half the cores. The Intel chip is also marked as end-of-life, while the AMD chip remains in active production.

The verdict from the recorded data is straightforward: the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U is the superior performer in all tested workloads. The Intel Xeon E-2278GEL retains relevance only for those who specifically need its server/workstation positioning, higher core count, or larger L3 cache, accepting its performance deficit in exchange. For every benchmark in the database, the AMD chip is the winner, and it does so with a significantly lower power envelope.