AMD PRO A10-9700E vs Intel Core i5-4330M Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data presents a clear split between the AMD PRO A10-9700E and the Intel Core i5-4330M across all recorded tests where both processors have overlapping measurements. Out of the available head-to-head results, the Intel Core i5-4330M wins every single test in the comparison set, a total of five wins against zero for the AMD processor. The AMD PRO A10-9700E does not secure a victory in any of the directly compared benchmarks.

The Intel Core i5-4330M holds the advantage in both multi-core and single-core workloads. In the Cinebench suite, the Intel part leads by 5.5% in Cinebench R15 multi-core, 5.6% in Cinebench R20 multi-core, 5.6% in Cinebench R20 single-core, 5.6% in Cinebench R23 multi-core, and 5.7% in Cinebench R23 single-core. The margins are remarkably consistent, hovering around the 5.5% to 5.7% range across all five tests. This suggests the performance gap is systematic rather than workload-specific, applying equally to rendering tasks that scale with cores and to lighter single-threaded tasks.

The AMD PRO A10-9700E does appear in additional benchmark results that the Intel chip does not share in this dataset, specifically Geekbench multi-core at 1430 and Geekbench single-core at 577. However, since the Intel Core i5-4330M has no Geekbench scores recorded in this database comparison, the AMD processor can only be credited with having a broader set of tested workloads, not with a comparative win. The absence of Intel Geekbench numbers means no delta can be calculated for those tests, leaving the head-to-head comparison entirely within the Cinebench family.

The average benchmark score places the Intel Core i5-4330M at 938, while the AMD PRO A10-9700E sits at 919. That 19-point gap in the aggregate measurement aligns with the per-test deltas, confirming that the Intel processor is the stronger performer on average. Both processors occupy the 25th percentile among all CPUs in the database, meaning they land in the lower quarter of the overall performance distribution, but within that tier the Intel part is consistently ahead of the AMD part.

For workload segmentation, the data shows the Intel Core i5-4330M is the pick for any task that relies on Cinebench-style rendering, whether that is multi-threaded video rendering or single-threaded scene manipulation. The AMD PRO A10-9700E has no benchmark category in this dataset where it outranks the Intel chip, so there is no measured use case where the AMD processor comes out on top. The Geekbench scores for the AMD part are its only exclusive measurements, and without a corresponding Intel score, they cannot be interpreted as a win.

The Verdict

The data points to the Intel Core i5-4330M as the faster processor in every directly comparable test. Buyers or system integrators choosing between these two parts on the basis of the recorded benchmarks should select the Intel chip if raw performance in Cinebench workloads is the priority. The Intel processor delivers a lead of roughly 5.5% to 5.7% across all five shared tests, and its average benchmark score of 938 exceeds the AMD part's 919 by about 2%. The AMD PRO A10-9700E, meanwhile, does not win a single head-to-head benchmark in this database, which makes it difficult to recommend on performance grounds alone.

The AMD processor is a desktop part with four cores and four threads, a 35 watt TDP, and support for DDR4 memory, while the Intel chip is a mobile part with two cores and four threads, a 37 watt TDP, and DDR3 support. The AMD part has a higher base clock at 3.00 GHz compared to 2.80 GHz, but the Intel part has a higher boost clock at 3.80 GHz compared to 3.50 GHz. The extra two physical cores on the AMD side do not translate into a multi-core win, as the Intel part with its four threads still manages to outscore it in Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 multi-core tests. This indicates that per-thread efficiency on the Intel architecture outweighs the raw core count advantage of the AMD processor.

For users who need integrated graphics, the AMD part features Radeon R7 graphics, while the Intel part features Intel HD 5000, but no graphics benchmarks are recorded here to compare them. The AMD processor is listed as active in production status, whereas the Intel processor has no production status listed, which may matter for availability in new systems. The Intel part also has a socket of Intel Socket G3, which is a mobile platform, so it is intended for laptops or mobile workstations, while the AMD part fits AMD Socket AM4 desktop motherboards. The verdict, strictly from the data, is that the Intel Core i5-4330M is the faster chip in every measured category, but the AMD PRO A10-9700E is the more recent release and the only one with a desktop-oriented platform.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest margin in the head-to-head set is in Cinebench R23 single-core, where the Intel Core i5-4330M scores 385 against the AMD PRO A10-9700E's 363, a delta of 5.7%. That is the biggest single-test gap recorded, and it shows the Intel architecture's strength in lightly threaded workloads. The AMD part's 363 score places it 22 points behind, and the percentage gap is the widest of any test in the comparison. In Cinebench R20 single-core, the Intel chip scores 161 versus 152 for the AMD chip, a 5.6% difference. The single-core results across R20 and R23 both favor Intel by nearly identical margins, reinforcing the consistency of the per-core advantage.

In multi-core tests, the Intel Core i5-4330M scores 274 in Cinebench R15 multi-core against 259 for the AMD PRO A10-9700E, a 5.5% lead. The R20 multi-core test shows 1145 for Intel versus 1081 for AMD, a 5.6% gap. The R23 multi-core test shows 2727 for Intel versus 2574 for AMD, another 5.6% gap. The fact that the Intel part, with only two physical cores, matches or exceeds a four-core AMD part in multi-threaded rendering is notable. The Hyper-Threading on the Intel side, which provides four threads from two cores, appears to be sufficient to overcome the AMD's two extra physical cores.

The average benchmark score comparison adds another layer. The Intel Core i5-4330M has an average of 938, and its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i3-8145U at 941, a 0.4% difference, and the Intel Core i7-2715QE at 942, also a 0.4% difference. The AMD PRO A10-9700E has an average of 919, with its nearest rival being the AMD Ryzen Embedded R1305G at exactly 919, a 0% delta. The AMD part is also within 0.2% of the AMD Athlon Silver 3050U and the AMD FX-4320, and 0.5% of the Intel Pentium Gold G6405T. These rival comparisons show both chips are clustered in a narrow performance band, but the Intel chip sits at the higher end of that band.

The Geekbench results for the AMD PRO A10-9700E, 1430 multi-core and 577 single-core, are not mirrored by Intel data in the head-to-head set, so they cannot be used to compute a comparative delta. Even if they were, the Cinebench pattern would likely hold, as the Intel part has proven faster in every shared test. The recorded data consistently favors Intel, with no test where the AMD part narrows the gap below 5.5%.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the most benchmarks in the head-to-head comparison?

A: The Intel Core i5-4330M wins all five head-to-head benchmarks. The AMD PRO A10-9700E wins zero.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two processors?

A: The largest gap is in Cinebench R23 single-core, where the Intel Core i5-4330M leads by 5.7%, scoring 385 versus 363 for the AMD PRO A10-9700E.

Q: Does the AMD processor's four-core design help it in multi-core tests?

A: No. Despite having four cores and four threads versus the Intel's two cores and four threads, the AMD PRO A10-9700E still loses in multi-core tests by 5.5% to 5.6% across Cinebench R15, R20, and R23.

Q: How do the average benchmark scores compare?

A: The Intel Core i5-4330M has an average benchmark score of 938, while the AMD PRO A10-9700E has an average of 919. The Intel part also sits at the 25th percentile, the same percentile as the AMD part.

Q: Are there any benchmarks where the AMD processor has more recorded scores than the Intel?

A: Yes. The AMD PRO A10-9700E has Geekbench multi-core and single-core scores of 1430 and 577 respectively, which are not present for the Intel Core i5-4330M in this database.

Q: What is the difference in clock speeds?

A: The AMD PRO A 10-9700E has a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 3.50 GHz. The Intel Core i5-4330M has a base clock of 2.80 GHz and a boost clock of 3.80 GHz.

Architecture Differences

The AMD PRO A10-9700E is built on Excavator architecture, specifically the Bristol Ridge codename, using a 28 nm process node from GlobalFoundries. It has 3,100 million transistors on a 250 mm² die. The cache layout consists of 320 KB of L1 cache and 3 MB of L2 cache, with no L3 cache present. It uses DDR4 memory support on a dual-channel bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. The integrated graphics are Radeon R7. The processor uses AMD Socket AM4, supports PCIe Gen 3 with 8 lanes on the CPU side, and has no ECC memory support. It is a desktop market segment part with 4 cores and 4 threads, and the multiplier is locked.

The Intel Core i5-4330M is built on Haswell architecture, using a 22 nm process node from Intel. It has 1,400 million transistors on a 118 mm² die, which is less than half the transistor count of the AMD part but on a smaller die. The cache is organized as 64 KB of L1 per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and 3 MB of shared L3 cache. It uses DDR3 memory support, with no memory bus width or bandwidth listed. The integrated graphics are Intel HD 5000. It uses Intel Socket G3, has no PCIe information listed, and has no ECC memory support. It is a mobile market segment part with 2 cores and 4 threads, and the multiplier is locked.

The architecture differences explain the benchmark outcomes. The AMD part's Excavator design, dating to the Bristol Ridge generation, uses a larger, power-hungrier 28 nm process with more transistors, yet it cannot match the Haswell design's per-thread efficiency. The Intel part's 22 nm process is denser and more power-efficient per transistor, and the 3 MB shared L3 cache provides a larger pool of fast memory for the two cores to draw upon, compared to the AMD part's 2 MB L2 with no L3. The Intel part also supports a higher boost clock of 3.80 GHz versus 3.50 GHz, which contributes to its single-core wins.

The memory support differences also matter. The AMD part runs DDR4 on a dual-channel bus with 38.4 GB/s bandwidth, while the Intel part runs DDR3 with no bandwidth figure recorded. However, the benchmark data does not show a memory bandwidth benefit for the AMD part, as the Intel part wins all rendering tests regardless. The AMD part has a Radeon R7 integrated GPU, while the Intel part has Intel HD 5000, but no graphics workloads are measured here. The AMD part is a desktop part with production status active, while the Intel part is a mobile part with no production status listed.

The release dates differ substantially. The AMD PRO A10-9700E was released on 2016-10-02, while the Intel Core i5-4330M was released on 2013-08-31, a gap of over three years. Despite being newer, the AMD part does not outperform the older Intel design, which indicates the architectural efficiency of Haswell has held up well against the later Excavator parts. The AMD part has a part number of AD970BAHM44AB, while the Intel part has no part number listed.

Specification Differences

The AMD PRO A10-9700E and Intel Core i5-4330M differ in several key specifications. The AMD part has 4 cores and 4 threads, while the Intel part has 2 cores and 4 threads. The base clock is 3.00 GHz for the AMD part and 2.80 GHz for the Intel part, while the boost clock is 3.50 GHz for the AMD part and 3.80 GHz for the Intel part. The TDP is 35 watts for the AMD part and 37 watts for the Intel part, a narrow difference of 2 watts. The socket is AMD Socket AM4 for the AMD part and Intel Socket G3 for the Intel part.

The process node is 28 nm for the AMD part and 22 nm for the Intel part. The foundry is GlobalFoundries for the AMD part and Intel for the Intel part. Transistor count is 3,100 million for the AMD part and 1,400 million for the Intel part. Die size is 250 mm² for the AMD part and 118 mm² for the Intel part. The cache differs: the AMD part has 320 KB of L1 and 2 MB of L2 with no L3, while the Intel part has 64 KB of L1 per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and 3 MB of shared L3. The memory support is DDR4 for the AMD part and DDR3 for the Intel part. The memory bus is dual-channel for the AMD part, with no memory bus listed for the Intel part. Memory bandwidth is 38.4 GB/s for the AMD part, with no bandwidth listed for the Intel part. The integrated graphics are Radeon R7 for the AMD part and Intel HD 5000 for the Intel part. The market segment is Desktop for the AMD part and Mobile for the Intel part. The release date is 2016-10-02 for the AMD part and 2013-08-31 for the Intel part. Neither part has an unlocked multiplier, and both have no launch MSRP recorded.