AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U vs Intel Xeon E5-1650 v4 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark comparison between the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U and the Intel Xeon E5-1650 v4 presents a clear split across the Cinebench and Geekbench suites. The AMD processor wins seven of the eight recorded head-to-head tests, while the Intel Xeon secures a single, decisive victory in Geekbench multicore.

In the Cinebench R15 multicore test, the Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U scores 1068 against the Xeon's 966, a lead of 10.6%. The single-core result follows the same pattern: 150 versus 136, also a 10.3% advantage for AMD. Moving to Cinebench R20, the AMD part scores 4454 in multicore and 628 in single-core, compared to 4028 and 568 for the Intel part, with delta percentages of 10.6% in both cases. The Cinebench R23 results continue this trend, as the Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U reaches 10605 in multicore and 1497 in single-core, while the Xeon E5-1650 v4 manages 9592 and 1354 respectively, again a 10.6% gap in each test.

The Geekbench results tell a different story. In Geekbench multicore, the Intel Xeon E5-1650 v4 posts 6060, which is 25.2% higher than the AMD part's 4532. This is the only test where the Xeon wins, and it does so by a substantial margin, reflecting the advantage of its six physical cores and twelve threads over the four-core, eight-thread Ryzen in a workload that scales well with core count. However, in Geekbench single-core, the Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U scores 1573 against 1122 for the Xeon, a massive 40.2% advantage. This is the largest single delta in the entire comparison, highlighting the significant difference in per-core performance between the two architectures.

The average benchmark scores in the database place the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U at 3063, with the Intel Xeon E5-1650 v4 at 2978. Both processors sit at the 52nd percentile among all CPUs in the database, meaning they occupy a similar overall performance tier despite their very different profiles. The AMD part's nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon E5-2618L v3 at 3066 (0.1% higher), the AMD Ryzen 7 4980U at 3066 (0.1% higher), the AMD Ryzen 7 1800X at 3068 (0.2% higher), and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600U at 3053 (0.3% lower). The Intel Xeon E5-1650 v4 sits near the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U at 2988 (0.3% higher), the Intel Xeon E-2334 at 2988 (0.3% higher), the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U at 2965 (0.5% lower), and the Intel Xeon E-2278GEL at 2956 (0.8% lower). These proximity values indicate that both processors compete in a crowded field where small score differences separate adjacent entries.

Where Each One Wins

The use-case split is defined by the nature of the workloads. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U dominates in every Cinebench iteration, both single-core and multi-core, and also wins Geekbench single-core by a wide margin. These results point to a processor that is stronger in lightly threaded tasks and in rendering workloads as measured by Cinebench. The consistent 10.6% advantage across R15, R20, and R23 multicore tests suggests that the Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U delivers higher throughput in these specific rendering scenarios, despite having fewer cores and threads than the Xeon.

The Intel Xeon E5-1650 v4, by contrast, wins Geekbench multicore with a 25.2% lead. Geekbench multicore is a broader workload mix that includes compression, cryptography, and other parallel tasks, and the Xeon's six cores and twelve threads provide a tangible advantage there. This makes the Xeon the better choice for general-purpose parallel workloads that resemble the Geekbench multicore test, while the AMD part is preferable for Cinebench-style rendering and for any single-threaded application.

In terms of production status, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U is listed as Active, while the Intel Xeon E5-1650 v4 is End-of-life. This matters for system builders who require ongoing availability or long-term supply, though it does not directly affect benchmark performance. The AMD part also belongs to the 7000 series and targets the mobile segment, whereas the Xeon is a desktop-class server processor. For portable systems, the Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U is the only viable option of the two, given its mobile market segment and its 15 watt TDP compared to the Xeon's 140 watts.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural generations and foundries. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U uses Zen 3 architecture, specifically the Barcelo-R codename, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Xeon E5-1650 v4 uses Broadwell architecture, codename Broadwell-EP, on Intel's 14 nm process. The process node difference is substantial: 7 nm versus 14 nm, which directly influences power efficiency and transistor density.

The AMD chip integrates 10,700 million transistors on a die size of 180 mm², while the Intel Xeon packs 3,400 million transistors on a larger 246 mm² die. This means the Zen 3 part achieves a much higher transistor density, which is consistent with its newer manufacturing process. The transistor count difference is notable: the AMD part has more than three times the transistor count of the Intel part, despite the smaller die area.

Cache hierarchies also differ. Both have 64 KB of L1 cache per core, but the L2 cache is 512 KB per core on the AMD part versus 256 KB per core on the Intel part. The L3 cache is 8 MB shared on the Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U, while the Xeon E5-1650 v4 has 15 MB shared. The larger L3 on the Intel part partially compensates for its smaller per-core L2, but the AMD part's larger L2 benefits per-core performance in many workloads.

Memory support shows both support DDR4 and both have ECC memory support. The memory bus differs: the AMD part is dual-channel with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth, while the Intel part is quad-channel with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. This gives the Xeon a clear memory bandwidth advantage, which is relevant for memory-intensive parallel workloads. PCIe support is Gen 3 for both, but the Intel Xeon offers 40 lanes (CPU only) versus 16 lanes on the AMD part, making the Xeon more suitable for systems with many PCIe devices.

The integrated graphics situation is another key difference. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U includes Radeon Graphics (Vega 6), while the Intel Xeon E5-1650 v4 has no integrated graphics at all. For systems that require a display output without a discrete GPU, the AMD part is self-sufficient; the Xeon requires a separate graphics card.

Specification Differences

The specifications that differ between the two processors are numerous. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel Xeon E5-1650 v4 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The base clock is 2.30 GHz on the AMD part versus 3.60 GHz on the Intel part, but the boost clock is 4.30 GHz on the AMD part versus 4.00 GHz on the Intel part. The TDP is drastically different: 15 watts for the AMD part versus 140 watts for the Intel part.

The sockets are incompatible: AMD Socket FP6 for the Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U, and Intel Socket 2011-3 for the Xeon E5-1650 v4. The market segments also differ, with the AMD part classified as Mobile and the Intel part as Desktop. The release dates are far apart: the AMD processor was released on 2023-01-03, while the Intel processor was released on 2016-06-19. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $621, while the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP in the database.

The process node, foundry, transistor count, and die size all differ, as detailed in the architecture section. The L2 cache per core differs (512 KB versus 256 KB), as does the L3 cache size (8 MB versus 15 MB). The memory bus width differs (dual-channel versus quad-channel) and the memory bandwidth differs (51.2 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s). PCIe lane counts differ (16 versus 40). Integrated graphics presence differs. The production status differs: Active versus End-of-life. The part numbers also differ: 100-000000950 for the AMD part and SR2P7 for the Intel part.

The generation names reflect their lineages: the AMD part is listed as Ryzen 3 (Zen 3 (Cezanne)), while the Intel part is listed as Xeon E5 (Broadwell-EP). Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more benchmark tests in the database?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U wins 7 of the 8 recorded head-to-head benchmarks. The Intel Xeon E5-1650 v4 wins only the Geekbench multicore test.

Q: How large is the AMD processor's single-core advantage?

A: In Geekbench single-core, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U scores 1573 versus 1122 for the Intel Xeon E5-1650 v4, a 40.2% advantage. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the AMD part leads by 10.6% with a score of 1497 versus 1354.

Q: In which workload does the Intel Xeon E5-1650 v4 outperform the AMD part?

A: The Intel Xeon E5-1650 v4 wins Geekbench multicore with a score of 6060 against 4532 for the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U, a 25.2% margin. This test involves a broader mix of parallel workloads.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel Xeon E5-1650 v4 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U and the Intel Xeon E5-1650 v4 support ECC memory. Both also support DDR4 memory, but the AMD part uses dual-channel with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth, while the Intel part uses quad-channel with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: What is the production status of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U is listed as Active production. The Intel Xeon E5-1650 v4 is listed as End-of-life.