AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G vs Intel Core 5 330 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data reveals a clear split between the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G and the Intel Core 5 330 across the eleven recorded PassMark tests. Intel takes eight of the eleven contests, while AMD secures three wins. The margin of victory varies widely by workload, with each processor showing distinct strengths.

The largest single delta belongs to Intel in the passmark_find_prime_numbers test. The Core 5 330 scores 114 against the Ryzen's 36, a 68.4% advantage. This is the most lopsided result in the entire comparison, and it indicates that the Intel part handles this particular integer workload far more efficiently. Similarly, passmark_floating_point_math shows Intel ahead by 42.5%, with scores of 43885 versus 25245. The physics test also favors Intel by 41.6%, with 1201 against 701. These three results form a cluster of large Intel wins in compute-heavy tasks.

The single-thread tests reinforce the Intel advantage. In passmark_single_thread, Intel scores 4088 against AMD's 3096, a 24.3% lead. This is a substantial gap for single-core performance, and it has implications for applications that rely on one primary thread. The identical result appears in the passmark_singlethread listing, confirming consistency in the measurement.

Intel also wins the multithread test, though by a smaller margin. The Core 5 330 delivers 15471 against the Ryzen's 14033, a 9.3% edge. Despite having fewer threads (6 versus 8), the Intel processor still manages to outpace the AMD part in this aggregate workload. The extended instructions test goes to Intel as well, with 12808 versus 11935, a 6.8% lead. Data encryption shows Intel ahead by 7.1%, with 11076 against 10288.

AMD's wins are concentrated in three specific tests. The passmark_integer_math test shows the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G ahead by a wide 38%, scoring 45910 against Intel's 33258. This is the largest AMD victory and a notable counterweight to the Intel leads. Data compression goes to AMD with 168041 versus 145287, a 15.7% advantage. Random string sorting also favors AMD, with 18819 against 17771, a 5.9% margin.

The overall benchmark averages tell a different story than the head-to-head results. The AMD processor has an average benchmark score of 27382, while the Intel processor records 18345. This difference reflects the fact that the two parts sit in different performance tiers according to the database. The AMD part ranks at the 79th percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel part sits at the 72nd percentile.

The nearest rivals for each part clarify their respective positions. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G sits within 0.7% of the Intel Core i5-12600K, the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H, and the AMD Ryzen 7 5800. The Intel Core 5 330 sits within 0.2% of the Intel Core 3 305, the Intel Core i3-14100, the Intel Core 7 360, and the Intel Core i3-13100. These proximity values indicate that both processors are competitive within their own performance neighborhoods.

The Verdict

The data presents two processors serving different performance profiles. The Intel Core 5 330 wins the majority of the recorded tests, particularly in floating point math, physics, prime number finding, and single-thread performance. Its 24.3% single-thread lead over the AMD part is significant, and the 68.4% margin in prime number finding is decisive. Buyers prioritizing single-core speed or math-heavy workloads would find the Intel part more capable based on these measurements.

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G counters with a 38% win in integer math and a 15.7% win in data compression. Its average benchmark score of 27382 is substantially higher than the Intel part's 18345, and its 79th percentile ranking exceeds the Intel part's 72nd percentile. The AMD processor also places closer to higher-tier rivals in the database, including the Intel Core i5-12600K and the AMD Ryzen 7 5800.

The choice between the two depends on which set of benchmarks matters most. The Intel Core 5 330 delivers stronger results in a broader range of tests, but the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G posts a higher overall average and ranks higher in the percentile distribution. The Intel part also carries a launch MSRP of $309, which is recorded in the database for reference.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G uses the Zen 3 architecture with the Cezanne codename, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 330 uses the Wildcat Lake codename, built on a 3 nm process at Intel's own foundry. Both are currently active in production.

The transistor counts differ sharply. The AMD part contains 10,700 million transistors on a die size of 180 mm². The Intel part has no transistor count or die size recorded in the database. This absence of data limits direct comparison of manufacturing complexity.

Cache structures also differ. The AMD processor provides 64 KB of L1 per core and 512 KB of L2 per core, with 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel processor provides 192 KB of L1 total and 2.5 MB of L2 total, with 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part's larger L3 allocation of 8 MB versus 6 MB may contribute to its strong data compression result.

The integrated graphics differ as well. AMD uses Radeon Vega 6, while Intel uses Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. Both are integrated solutions, but the database records them as distinct implementations.

Memory support diverges completely. The AMD processor uses DDR4 with dual-channel memory and a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The Intel processor uses DDR5 and LPDDR5X with single-channel memory and a bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. The Intel part has higher peak memory bandwidth despite the single-channel configuration.

PCIe support also differs. The AMD part provides Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes. The Intel part supports a newer PCIe generation but with fewer lanes.

ECC memory support is exclusive to the AMD processor. The AMD part supports ECC memory, while the Intel part does not. This could matter for certain workstation or reliability-focused use cases.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts present an interesting contrast. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel Core 5 330 has 6 cores and 6 threads. Intel offers more physical cores, while AMD offers simultaneous multithreading that doubles its thread count.

Clock speeds differ substantially. The AMD part has a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. The Intel part has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Intel's boost clock is higher by 0.40 GHz, while AMD's base clock is higher by 2.50 GHz. The Intel part's low base clock paired with a high boost clock suggests a design tuned for burst performance rather than sustained all-core operation.

Thermal design power marks a major split. The AMD processor has a TDP of 65 watts. The Intel processor has a TDP of 15 watts. This difference of 50 watts indicates very different power envelopes and thermal requirements.

The sockets are incompatible. The AMD part uses AMD Socket AM4. The Intel part uses Intel BGA 1516, a mobile socket. The market segments confirm this: the AMD part is listed as a desktop processor, while the Intel part is listed as a mobile processor.

The release dates differ by roughly 19 months. The AMD part was released on September 4, 2024. The Intel part was released on April 15, 2026. The part numbers differ as well: 100-000001749 for AMD and SAE3G for Intel.

Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. Both are locked parts according to the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher single-thread score?

A: The Intel Core 5 330 scores 4088 in the passmark_single_thread test, which is 24.3% higher than the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G's score of 3096.

Q: How do the processors compare in multithread performance?

A: The Intel Core 5 330 leads with a score of 15471, which is 9.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G's score of 14033. Intel achieves this despite having 6 threads versus AMD's 8 threads.

Q: What is the largest benchmark margin in either direction?

A: The passmark_find_prime_numbers test shows the Intel Core 5 330 at 114 against the AMD part's 36, a 68.4% advantage. The largest AMD win is passmark_integer_math, where the AMD part leads by 38%.

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G has an average benchmark score of 27382, compared to the Intel Core 5 330's average of 18345.

Q: How do the memory bandwidth figures compare?

A: The AMD processor records 51.2 GB/s with dual-channel DDR4. The Intel processor records 59.7 GB/s with single-channel DDR5 or LPDDR5X.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 5 330 does not support ECC memory.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 330 wins in scenarios that stress floating point arithmetic, physics simulation, and single-threaded execution. Its 42.5% lead in floating point math and 41.6% lead in physics make it the stronger choice for scientific computing workloads or simulation tasks. The 68.4% margin in prime number finding suggests an advantage in integer-heavy mathematical operations of that specific type. The 24.3% single-thread lead indicates better responsiveness in applications that cannot parallelize across cores.

The Intel part also handles encryption better, with a 7.1% lead, and extended instructions better, with a 6.8% lead. Its multithread win of 9.3% shows that even with fewer threads, the 6-core configuration delivers competitive aggregate throughput. The 15-watt TDP makes this part suited to thermally constrained mobile systems.

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G wins in integer math by 38%, making it the better choice for workloads that depend on integer arithmetic. Its 15.7% lead in data compression points to strengths in file compression and decompression tasks. The 5.9% win in random string sorting suggests an edge in sorting-heavy data processing.

The AMD part's higher average benchmark score of 27382 and 79th percentile ranking place it in a higher overall performance tier. Its larger L3 cache of 8 MB and dual-channel DDR4 support with ECC compatibility make it suitable for desktop builds where memory reliability and cache capacity matter. The 65-watt TDP and AM4 socket target traditional desktop systems.

The head-to-head record favors Intel at eight wins to three, but the AMD part's wins come in substantial margins. The choice between the two ultimately depends on whether the workload leans toward Intel's strengths in floating point and single-thread performance or AMD's strengths in integer math and compression.