AMD EPYC 7773X vs Intel Core 5 330 Comparison

The AMD EPYC 7773X and Intel Core 5 330 sit at opposite ends of the processor spectrum. The EPYC is a 64-core server part built on Zen 3 with 768 MB of L3 cache, while the Core 5 is a 6-core mobile chip with integrated graphics. Benchmark results from the database show a decisive performance gap in Cinebench workloads, with the EPYC leading by roughly 490% across all tested scenarios. However, the two are designed for entirely different market segments, and the data reflects that.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data covers six Cinebench tests, and the AMD EPYC 7773X wins every one of them. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the EPYC scores 7825 against 1325 for the Core 5, a 490.6% advantage. The single-core test shows 1104 versus 186, a 493.5% lead. The pattern repeats in R20: multi-core 32608 versus 5523, a 490.4% gap, and single-core 4603 versus 779, a 490.9% gap. Cinebench R23 follows the same trend, with the EPYC at 77639 versus 13150 in multi-core (490.4% higher) and 10960 versus 1856 in single-core (490.5% higher).

These deltas are remarkably consistent, hovering near 490% in every test. That consistency indicates the EPYC's advantage is not merely a function of its 64 cores versus 6 cores. The single-core tests, which do not scale with core count, show nearly the same percentage lead as the multi-core tests. In absolute terms, the EPYC's single-core score of 1104 in R15 is 5.9 times the Core 5's 186, and its R23 single-core score of 10960 is 5.9 times the Core 5's 1856. The Intel part does have a higher boost clock (4.60 GHz versus 3.50 GHz), but that does not translate into a per-thread win in these workloads.

The database records 6 wins for the AMD part and 0 for the Intel part in this head-to-head set. The average benchmark score for the EPYC is 18979, while the Core 5 sits at 18345. Both parts land near the 72nd to 73rd percentile of all CPUs, but that percentile is computed across very different pools: the EPYC is a server/workstation chip, and the Core 5 is a mobile processor.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The AMD EPYC 7773X has 64 cores and 128 threads. The Intel Core 5 330 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The EPYC supports eight-channel DDR4 with a memory bandwidth of 204.8 GB/s. The Core 5 uses single-channel DDR5 or LPDDR5X with a bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 have integrated graphics?

A: Yes, it includes Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe). The AMD EPYC 7773X has no integrated graphics.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 330 boosts to 4.60 GHz, while the EPYC boosts to 3.50 GHz. Despite this, the EPYC scores higher in single-core Cinebench tests.

Q: What is the TDP of each?

A: The EPYC has a 280 W TDP. The Core 5 has a 15 W TDP.

Q: Which processor is intended for mobile devices?

A: The Intel Core 5 330 is a mobile processor, as indicated by its market segment and BGA socket. The EPYC is a server/workstation part.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge at nearly every architectural level. The EPYC is built on TSMC's 7 nm process with 33,200 million transistors across an 8x 81 mm² die configuration. The Core 5 uses Intel's 3 nm process, though the database does not list a transistor count or die size for it. The EPYC's codename is Milan-X, part of the EPYC 7003 series, while the Core 5 is Wildcat Lake in the Core 5 series.

Cache hierarchies are fundamentally different. The EPYC allocates 64 KB of L1 and 512 KB of L2 per core, plus a massive 768 MB of shared L3. The Core 5 has 192 KB of L1, 2.5 MB of L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The EPYC's L3 alone is 128 times larger than the Core 5's entire L3.

Memory support also separates them. The EPYC uses DDR4 with an eight-channel bus and 204.8 GB/s bandwidth, and it supports ECC. The Core 5 uses DDR5 or LPDDR5X with a single-channel bus and 59.7 GB/s bandwidth, with no ECC support. PCIe connectivity differs as well: the EPYC provides 128 Gen 4 lanes, while the Core 5 provides 6 Gen 4 lanes. The Core 5 includes integrated graphics, the EPYC does not.

The sockets are incompatible: the EPYC uses AMD Socket SP3, the Core 5 uses Intel BGA 1516. The EPYC is a server/workstation part with a 280 W TDP; the Core 5 is a mobile part with a 15 W TDP. The EPYC was released on 2022-03-21, the Core 5 on 2026-04-15. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

The Verdict

The data clearly separates these two. The AMD EPYC 7773X is the choice for multi-threaded server workloads, with 64 cores, 128 threads, and 768 MB of L3 cache. Its Cinebench scores are roughly 5.9 times higher than the Core 5's across all tested scenarios, and it wins every head-to-head test in the database. The Intel Core 5 330, with its 15 W TDP, integrated graphics, and mobile socket, is designed for low-power laptops. Its benchmark results show it is not competitive in raw compute, but its feature set targets a different use case.

For a buyer selecting a server or workstation processor, the EPYC's 490% lead in Cinebench and its eight-channel memory support make it the obvious choice. For a mobile system where power consumption and integrated graphics matter, the Core 5 is the only viable option of the two, given its 15 W TDP and Xe3 graphics. The EPYC has no integrated graphics and a 280 W TDP, which is impractical for battery-powered devices. The verdict is not about which is "better" in absolute terms; it is about which fits the intended workload and form factor.

Specification Differences

| Feature | AMD EPYC 7773X | Intel Core 5 330 |

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

| Cores | 64 | 6 |

| Threads | 128 | 6 |

| Base clock | 2.20 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 3.50 GHz | 4.60 GHz |

| TDP | 280 W | 15 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket SP3 | Intel BGA 1516 |

| Codename | Milan-X | Wildcat Lake |

| Generation | EPYC (Zen 3 (Milan)) | Core 5 (Wildcat Lake) |

| Process node | 7 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 192 KB |

| L2 cache | 512 KB (per core) | 2.5 MB |

| L3 cache | 768 MB (shared) | 6 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR4 | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

| Memory bus | Eight-channel | Single-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | 204.8 GB/s | 59.7 GB/s |

| ECC support | Yes | No |

| PCIe lanes | Gen 4, 128 lanes | Gen 4, 6 lanes |

| Integrated graphics | None | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) |

| Market segment | Server/Workstation | Mobile |

| Release date | 2022-03-21 | 2026-04-15 |

| Launch MSRP | $8800 | $309 |

| Part number | 100-000000504WOF | SAE3G |

The EPYC also lists 33,200 million transistors and an 8x 81 mm² die size, while the Core 5 does not have those figures in the database. The two parts share no common socket, memory type, or market segment, and their benchmark profiles reflect that divergence.