AMD Ryzen 5 220 vs Intel Core 5 330 Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 220 records an average benchmark score of 22289, while the Intel Core 5 330 scores 18345. The AMD part sits at the 75th percentile of all CPUs, the Intel part at the 72nd.

Q: How do the two compare in multithreaded rendering workloads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 220 leads in every Cinebench multithreaded test. In Cinebench R23 multicore, it scores 15502 versus 13150 for the Intel Core 5 330, a 17.9% advantage.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 330 win any major benchmark categories?

A: Yes. The Intel chip wins PassMark's floating point math (43885 vs 35500), physics (1201 vs 983), prime number finding (114 vs 65), and single-thread tests (4088 vs 3646). It also wins the PassMark singlethread result by the same 10.8% margin.

Q: What is the core and thread configuration of each processor?

A: Both have 6 cores. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 supports 12 threads, while the Intel Core 5 330 supports 6 threads. The AMD part therefore has simultaneous multithreading enabled, the Intel part does not.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 220 boosts to 4.90 GHz, compared to 4.60 GHz for the Intel Core 5 330. The AMD part also has a higher base clock at 3.20 GHz versus 1.50 GHz.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 220 delivers 89.6 GB/s over a dual-channel DDR5 bus, while the Intel Core 5 330 delivers 59.7 GB/s over a single-channel DDR5/LPDDR5X bus.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 220 uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC with 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die. The Intel Core 5 330 carries the Wildcat Lake codename on Intel's 3 nm process, with no transistor count or die size recorded in the database.

Cache organization differs sharply. The AMD part allocates 64 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, with 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel part lists 192 KB of L1 total, 2.5 MB of L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The AMD processor therefore has considerably more aggregate cache, which helps explain its advantage in data-heavy workloads.

Memory support also separates the two. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 uses dual-channel DDR5 with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel Core 5 330 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X but operates on a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s. Neither supports ECC memory.

The integrated graphics differ as well. AMD pairs the CPU with Radeon 740M graphics, while Intel includes Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. Both are mobile parts, with the AMD unit on Socket FP8 and the Intel unit on BGA 1516. PCIe connectivity favors AMD: 14 Gen 4 lanes versus 6 Gen 4 lanes on the Intel chip. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

The Intel Core 5 330 carries a launch MSRP of $309. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 has no recorded launch MSRP in the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen 5 220 wins 12 of the 17 recorded head-to-head benchmarks. Its dominance is most pronounced in integer math, where it scores 57987 against 33258 for the Intel Core 5 330, a 74.4% lead. Data compression also shows a wide gap: 212739 versus 145287, a 46.4% advantage. Random string sorting favors AMD by 43.1% (25433 vs 17771), and extended instructions go to AMD by 21.1% (15512 vs 12808).

In Cinebench, the AMD part wins every test by nearly identical margins. The R15, R20, and R23 multicore tests all show 17.9% leads for AMD. Single-core Cinebench results are similar: R15 single-core gives AMD an 18.3% win (220 vs 186), R20 single-core 17.8% (918 vs 779), and R23 single-core 17.9% (2188 vs 1856). The consistency across Cinebench versions indicates a stable architectural advantage rather than a workload-specific quirk.

PassMark multithread also goes to AMD at 18582 versus 15471, a 20.1% lead. Data encryption favors AMD by 12.8% (12493 vs 11076).

The Intel Core 5 330 wins five benchmarks, and its victories cluster in specific compute patterns. Floating point math is its largest win: 43885 versus 35500, a 19.1% margin. Prime number finding goes to Intel by 43% (114 vs 65), a large relative gap though the absolute scores are low. Physics favors Intel by 18.2% (1201 vs 983). The single-thread PassMark results give Intel a 10.8% edge (4088 vs 3646), which appears twice in the database as both single_thread and singlethread entries.

The pattern is clear: AMD wins heavily in integer, compression, sorting, encryption, and all rendering workloads. Intel wins in floating-point-heavy math, physics simulation, and single-threaded PassMark tasks. The AMD part's 12 wins versus 5 losses reflects its broader strength across the benchmark suite.

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 5 220 is the stronger overall processor. Its average benchmark score of 22289 places it ahead of the Intel Core 5 330's 18345, and its 75th percentile ranking versus 72nd confirms the gap. The AMD part wins every Cinebench test, every PassMark multithread test, and the majority of PassMark's specialized compute tests.

The Intel Core 5 330 does hold specific advantages. Its single-thread PassMark score of 4088 tops the AMD part's 3646, and it wins floating point math, physics, and prime number finding. Users whose workloads are dominated by those specific patterns would see better results from the Intel chip.

For rendering, compilation, data compression, encryption, and general multithreaded productivity, the AMD Ryzen 5 220 is the clear choice. The 17.9% Cinebench R23 multicore lead and the 46.4% data compression lead are decisive margins. The Intel part's lower thread count (6 versus 12) and smaller cache (6 MB L3 versus 16 MB L3) place it at a structural disadvantage in parallel workloads.

The AMD part also delivers higher memory bandwidth at 89.6 GB/s versus 59.7 GB/s, which supports its performance in memory-sensitive tasks. The Intel part counters with a higher single-thread PassMark score and a 3 nm process, but those advantages do not translate into wins across the broader benchmark suite.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 220 | Intel Core 5 330 |

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

| Threads | 12 | 6 |

| Base clock | 3.20 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.90 GHz | 4.60 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 15 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel BGA 1516 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Not recorded |

| Codename | Hawk Point | Wildcat Lake |

| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 20,900 million | Not recorded |

| Die size | 137 mm² | Not recorded |

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

| L2 cache | 1 MB per core | 2.5 MB total |

| L3 cache | 16 MB shared | 6 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

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

| Memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 59.7 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 14 lanes | Gen 4, 6 lanes |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 740M | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $309 |

| Part number | 100-000001611 | SAE3G |

| Release date | 2025-01-05 | 2026-04-15 |

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 220 wins all Cinebench rendering tests by 17.8% to 18.3%, making it the stronger choice for 3D rendering, video encoding, and other heavily threaded creative workloads. Its 74.4% lead in integer math and 46.4% lead in data compression point to advantages in compilation, database operations, file archiving, and general productivity. The 43.1% win in random string sorting reinforces its strength in text processing and data manipulation tasks. Encryption workloads also favor AMD by 12.8%.

The Intel Core 5 330 wins the PassMark single-thread test by 10.8%, indicating an edge in lightly threaded applications that depend on single-core responsiveness. Its 19.1% floating point math win suggests advantages in scientific computing, simulation, and financial modeling that rely on FPU throughput. The 18.2% physics win aligns with gaming physics simulation and similar real-time computational tasks. The 43% prime number finding win, while on a small absolute scale, indicates strength in certain algorithmic patterns.

For users prioritizing multithreaded productivity, rendering, and data-heavy operations, the AMD Ryzen 5 220 is the better fit. For users running floating-point-heavy simulations, physics-based applications, or single-threaded PassMark-style workloads, the Intel Core 5 330 holds the advantage. The overall benchmark record favors AMD with 12 wins out of 17 head-to-head tests.