AMD Ryzen 3 110 vs Intel Core 5 330 Comparison

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core 5 330 compare to its closest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 5 330 records an average benchmark score of 18345. It sits within a tight cluster: it is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i3-14100 (18318), 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core 3 305 (18302), 0.2% behind the Intel Core i3-13100 (18380), and 0.2% behind the Intel Core 7 360 (18374). The processor holds the 72nd percentile among all CPUs in the database.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 110 provides 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel Core 5 330 provides 6 cores and 6 threads. This means the AMD part uses simultaneous multithreading, while the Intel part does not, despite having two additional physical cores.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 330 reaches a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, compared to 4.30 GHz for the AMD Ryzen 3 110. The base clocks differ more substantially: the AMD runs at 3.00 GHz base, while the Intel runs at 1.50 GHz base.

Q: What are the process node and foundry differences?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 110 is built on a 6 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 330 is built on a 3 nm process at Intel. The Intel die is smaller in process geometry, though no die size is recorded for it; the AMD die measures 210 mm².

Q: What memory configurations do the two processors support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 110 supports DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, delivering 76.8 GB/s of bandwidth, and includes ECC support. The Intel Core 5 330 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a single-channel bus, delivering 59.7 GB/s, and lacks ECC support.

Q: Which processor has more PCIe lanes?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 110 provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only). The Intel Core 5 330 provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only). The AMD part offers substantially more PCIe connectivity.

The Verdict

The database shows two mobile processors with opposite design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 3 110 targets efficiency-focused multithreaded workloads with 4 cores, 8 threads, a 28 W TDP, and dual-channel memory. The Intel Core 5 330 targets higher peak performance with 6 physical cores, a 4.60 GHz boost, a 15 W TDP, and a 3 nm process.

For users who prioritize raw single-core speed and higher average benchmark standing, the Intel Core 5 330 is the clear choice. It records a 72nd percentile rank among all CPUs, while the AMD Ryzen 3 110 sits at the 50th percentile. The Intel part also carries a launch MSRP of $309, which can be stated as a reference point.

For users who need multithreaded throughput per watt, the AMD Ryzen 3 110 offers 8 threads from 4 cores at a 28 W TDP, plus dual-channel memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s and ECC support. The Intel part has a lower TDP (15 W) but only 6 threads and single-channel memory. The data does not include direct benchmark scores for the AMD part, so the Intel part's recorded scores (Cinebench R23 multicore 13150, single-core 1856) stand as the only quantitative performance evidence in the database.

The verdict depends on workload type. The Intel Core 5 330 delivers higher measured performance across all recorded benchmarks and a higher percentile rank. The AMD Ryzen 3 110 offers more threads and wider memory bandwidth on paper, but with no recorded benchmark scores, its measured performance cannot be compared directly.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark entries between the AMD Ryzen 3 110 and the Intel Core 5 330. The AMD part has an empty benchmarks array and zero wins. The Intel part has 17 recorded benchmark scores and zero wins in the head-to-head table, which is also empty.

The Intel Core 5 330's recorded scores provide a performance profile across multiple test suites. In Cinebench R23, it scores 13150 multicore and 1856 single-core. In Cinebench R20, it scores 5523 multicore and 779 single-core. In Cinebench R15, it scores 1325 multicore and 186 single-core.

PassMark results for the Intel part show a multithread score of 15471 and a single-thread score of 4088 (recorded twice as both "passmark_single_thread" and "passmark_singlethread"). Specific PassMark subtests include integer math at 33258, floating point math at 43885, data compression at 145287, data encryption at 11076, extended instructions at 12808, find prime numbers at 114, physics at 1201, and random string sorting at 17771.

The Intel Core 5 330's average benchmark score of 18345 places it in a narrow competitive band. It trails the Intel Core 7 360 by 0.2% (18374) and the Intel Core i3-13100 by 0.2% (18380). It leads the Intel Core i3-14100 by 0.1% (18318) and the Intel Core 3 305 by 0.2% (18302). These delta percentages indicate that the Core 5 330 performs essentially at parity with four other mobile processors in the same performance class.

Without any recorded scores for the AMD Ryzen 3 110, the head-to-head analysis is one-sided. The Intel part's percentile rank (72) versus the AMD part's percentile rank (50) suggests a meaningful gap in overall standing, but the absence of AMD benchmark data means no specific score deltas can be computed between the two.

Specification Differences

The core counts differ: the AMD Ryzen 3 110 has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel Core 5 330 has 6 cores and 6 threads. The AMD part enables simultaneous multithreading; the Intel part does not.

Clock speeds differ significantly. The AMD base clock is 3.00 GHz with a 4.30 GHz boost. The Intel base clock is 1.50 GHz with a 4.60 GHz boost. The Intel part has a 0.30 GHz higher boost ceiling but a 1.50 GHz lower base clock.

Thermal design power differs: the AMD part is rated at 28 W, while the Intel part is rated at 15 W. The Intel processor draws less power on paper.

Sockets are incompatible: the AMD uses AMD Socket FP7, while the Intel uses Intel BGA 1516. The AMD part number is 100-000000549 (FP7r2); the Intel part number is SAE3G.

Memory support diverges. The AMD part supports DDR5 on a dual-channel bus with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth and ECC true. The Intel part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X on a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth and ECC false.

PCIe connectivity differs: the AMD part offers Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part offers Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only). The AMD part provides over three times the PCIe lane count.

Integrated graphics differ: the AMD part uses Radeon 660M, while the Intel part uses Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe). Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Release dates differ: the AMD part launched on 2025-09-30, while the Intel part launches on 2026-04-15. Both are marked as Active production and target the Mobile market segment. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $309; the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 3 110 uses the Zen 3+ architecture under the codename Rembrandt-R, belonging to the Ryzen 3 generation. It is built on a 6 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 210 mm². The cache hierarchy is per-core: 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 8 MB shared L3.

The Intel Core 5 330 uses the Wildcat Lake codename under the Core 5 generation, with no specific architecture name recorded. It is built on a 3 nm process at Intel with no die size recorded. The cache hierarchy is aggregated: 192 KB L1 total, 2.5 MB L2 total, and 6 MB shared L3.

The manufacturing approaches diverge sharply. TSMC's 6 nm node for AMD versus Intel's 3 nm node for the Core 5 330 represents a two-generation process difference. The smaller process node on the Intel part likely contributes to its lower 15 W TDP despite having more physical cores.

Cache layouts reflect different design goals. The AMD part allocates larger per-core caches (64 KB L1 and 512 KB L2 per core) with a smaller shared L3 pool relative to its thread count. The Intel part pools a smaller total L1 (192 KB) and L2 (2.5 MB) across six cores, with 6 MB of shared L3.

The Intel part's 6 MB shared L3 is 2 MB smaller than the AMD part's 8 MB shared L3. However, the Intel part has two additional physical cores, which changes how the cache is shared among execution resources.

Memory controller architecture differs. The AMD part uses a dual-channel DDR5 controller with ECC, while the Intel part uses a single-channel controller supporting DDR5 and LPDDR5X without ECC. The bandwidth delta is 17.1 GB/s in favor of AMD.

The integrated graphics units come from different vendors and architectures: AMD's Radeon 660M versus Intel's Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The database records no benchmark scores for either integrated GPU, so their relative performance cannot be assessed from this data.

The process node, foundry, and cache organization represent the most significant architectural divergences. The AMD part relies on a mature 6 nm TSMC process with per-core cache partitioning. The Intel part uses a leading-edge 3 nm Intel process with pooled cache and a higher boost clock, reflecting a design optimized for peak frequency at low power.