AMD Ryzen 3 5305G vs Intel Core 5 330 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data for this comparison is one-sided, as only the Intel Core 5 330 has benchmark scores in the database. The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G has no recorded benchmark scores, no average score, and no percentile ranking, meaning direct numerical comparisons cannot be made from the available measurements. However, the Intel Core 5 330's results can be interpreted against its nearest rivals to establish a performance baseline.

The Intel Core 5 330 delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13150 and a single-core score of 1856. In Cinebench R20, it records 5523 multi-core and 779 single-core. The older Cinebench R15 test shows 1325 multi-core and 186 single-core. These scores place the chip at the 72nd percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 18345.

PassMark results for the Intel Core 5 330 show strong throughput in several workloads. Integer math scores 33258, floating point math reaches 43885, and extended instructions hit 12808. Data compression records 145287, while data encryption scores 11076. The multithread score is 15471, and the single-thread score is 4088. Physics processing returns 1201, random string sorting scores 17771, and finding prime numbers produces a score of 114.

The nearest rivals in the database provide context for the Intel Core 5 330's average score. The Intel Core i3-14100 scores 18318, which is 0.1% below the Core 5 330. The Intel Core i3-13100 scores 18380, 0.2% above. The Intel Core 7 360 scores 18374, also 0.2% above. The Intel Core 3 305 scores 18302, 0.2% below. These delta percentages indicate that the Core 5 330 sits in an extremely tight cluster of similar-performing chips, with all four rivals within 0.2% of its average score in either direction. The performance difference between the Core 5 330 and its closest competitors is effectively negligible in aggregate terms.

Since the AMD Ryzen 3 5305G lacks any benchmark entries, winsA and winsB are both zero in the database. No head-to-head benchmark results exist for the pair. The analysis must therefore rely on architectural and specification differences rather than measured performance comparisons.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G uses the Zen 3 architecture under the Cezanne codename, built on TSMC's 7 nm process. It integrates 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. The Intel Core 5 330 uses the Wildcat Lake codename, built on Intel's 3 nm process, with transistor count and die size not recorded in the database.

Core and thread counts differ substantially. The Ryzen 3 5305G has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel Core 5 330 has 6 cores and 6 threads. The Ryzen part relies on simultaneous multithreading to reach 8 threads, whereas the Intel part runs one thread per core. This gives the AMD chip a thread advantage in heavily parallel workloads, while the Intel chip has two additional physical cores.

Base and boost clocks show a different design philosophy. The Ryzen 3 5305G runs at a 4.00 GHz base clock and 4.20 GHz boost clock, a narrow frequency range. The Intel Core 5 330 has a much lower 1.50 GHz base clock but a higher 4.60 GHz boost clock. The Intel chip can scale far above its base frequency under load, while the AMD chip operates closer to its maximum at all times.

Cache hierarchies are structured differently. The Ryzen 3 5305G uses per-core L1 and L2 caches: 64 KB L1 per core and 512 KB L2 per core, with 8 MB of shared L3. The Intel Core 5 330 has 192 KB total L1, 2.5 MB total L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The AMD chip's total L2 reaches 2 MB across four cores, while the Intel chip's 2.5 MB L2 is spread across six cores.

Memory support diverges significantly. The Ryzen 3 5305G supports DDR4 with a dual-channel memory bus and 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core 5 330 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a single-channel memory bus and 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel part achieves higher theoretical bandwidth despite the narrower bus, thanks to faster memory technology. Neither chip supports ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity differs. The Ryzen 3 5305G provides PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel Core 5 330 provides PCIe Gen 4 with 6 lanes. The AMD chip offers more lanes at an older standard, while the Intel chip offers fewer lanes at a newer standard.

Integrated graphics are present on both. The Ryzen 3 5305G uses Radeon Vega 6, while the Intel Core 5 330 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The production status for both is Active. The Ryzen part has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel part is locked. The Ryzen chip uses AMD Socket AM4, while the Intel chip uses Intel BGA 1516, which is a soldered mobile socket.

The release dates differ by over a year. The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G entered production on 2025-02-23, while the Intel Core 5 330 followed on 2026-04-15. The Intel part carries a launch MSRP of $309. The AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded in the database. The market segments differ as well: the Ryzen 3 5305G is a Desktop part, while the Intel Core 5 330 is a Mobile part.

The Verdict

The database contains no benchmark scores for the AMD Ryzen 3 5305G, so no measured performance verdict can be drawn for that chip. The Intel Core 5 330, by contrast, has 17 recorded benchmark entries and an average score of 18345. Its nearest rivals, all within 0.2% in either direction, confirm that the Core 5 330 performs in line with the Intel Core i3-14100, Intel Core i3-13100, Intel Core 7 360, and Intel Core 3 305.

The architectural records indicate a clear split in intended use. The Ryzen 3 5305G is a desktop processor with 8 threads, dual-channel DDR4 memory, 16 PCIe Gen 3 lanes, and an unlocked multiplier. The Intel Core 5 330 is a mobile processor with 6 physical cores, single-channel DDR5 or LPDDR5X memory, 6 PCIe Gen 4 lanes, and a locked multiplier. The Intel chip draws only 15 W TDP against the AMD chip's 65 W TDP, reflecting its mobile design target.

For users selecting between these two based on the recorded data, the choice hinges on platform and workload. The Ryzen 3 5305G offers more threads and a desktop socket with upgrade potential, plus a higher base clock. The Intel Core 5 330 offers a more advanced process node, faster memory support, a higher boost clock, and a higher percentile ranking, but it is a soldered mobile part with no upgrade path.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core 5 330 has 6 cores, while the AMD Ryzen 3 5305G has 4 cores.

Q: Which processor has more threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G has 8 threads, while the Intel Core 5 330 has 6 threads.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 330 has an average benchmark score of 18345. The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G has no recorded average benchmark score in the database.

Q: How does the Intel Core 5 330 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core 5 330's average score of 18345 is 0.1% above the Intel Core i3-14100 (18318), 0.2% above the Intel Core 3 305 (18302), 0.2% below the Intel Core 7 360 (18374), and 0.2% below the Intel Core i3-13100 (18380).

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G supports DDR4. The Intel Core 5 330 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G has a TDP of 65 W. The Intel Core 5 330 has a TDP of 15 W.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G wins on thread count with 8 threads against the Intel Core 5 330's 6 threads. It also has a higher base clock at 4.00 GHz versus 1.50 GHz, a dual-channel memory bus versus single-channel, and 16 PCIe Gen 3 lanes against 6 PCIe Gen 4 lanes. The unlocked multiplier makes it more flexible for overclocking on the AM4 socket. Its desktop market segment and socket design suggest it fits into a replaceable desktop motherboard.

The Intel Core 5 330 wins on physical core count with 6 cores against 4. Its boost clock reaches 4.60 GHz against the AMD chip's 4.20 GHz. It uses a 3 nm process against the AMD chip's 7 nm process, and its memory bandwidth is higher at 59.7 GB/s versus 51.2 GB/s. It supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, while the AMD chip is limited to DDR4. The Intel chip's TDP of 15 W is far lower than the AMD chip's 65 W, indicating higher energy efficiency. Its 72nd percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms a measured performance standing, while the AMD chip has no percentile ranking in the database.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 3 5305G | Intel Core 5 330 |

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

| Cores | 4 | 6 |

| Threads | 8 | 6 |

| Base clock | 4.00 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.20 GHz | 4.60 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 15 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 | Intel BGA 1516 |

| Architecture | Zen 3 | Not recorded |

| Codename | Cezanne | Wildcat Lake |

| Process node | 7 nm (TSMC) | 3 nm (Intel) |

| L1 cache | 64 KB per core | 192 KB total |

| L2 cache | 512 KB per core | 2.5 MB total |

| L3 cache | 8 MB | 6 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR4 | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

| Memory bus | Dual-channel | Single-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s | 59.7 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 3, 16 lanes | Gen 4, 6 lanes |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon Vega 6 | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) |

| Market segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release date | 2025-02-23 | 2026-04-15 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $309 |

| Multiplier unlocked | Yes | No |

| Part number | 100-000001802 | SAE3G |