AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT vs Intel Core 5 330 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a clear overall winner in the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT, which takes 12 of the 17 benchmark comparisons. The Intel Core 5 330 wins only 5. The margin of victory varies sharply by workload type, with the AMD part dominating multi-threaded and data-heavy tasks while the Intel part shows strength in specific mathematical and single-threaded operations.

The most decisive AMD victory comes in passmark_integer_math, where the Ryzen 5 5500GT scores 64218 against the Intel Core 5 330's 33258, a 93.1% advantage. This is the largest delta in the entire comparison. Data compression also heavily favors AMD: 243904 versus 145287, a 67.9% lead. The Ryzen 5 5500GT also wins random string sorting by 38.3% (24583 vs 17771), data encryption by 33.2% (14754 vs 11076), and extended instructions by 32.9% (17027 vs 12808).

The Cinebench suite shows a consistent pattern. Across all six Cinebench tests, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT wins with a delta of exactly 20.5% in five of them. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, AMD scores 1597 versus Intel's 1325. In R15 single-core, AMD scores 225 versus 186, a 21% delta. The R20 multi-core result is 6656 versus 5523, and R20 single-core is 939 versus 779. In R23, AMD scores 15848 versus 13150 multi-core and 2237 versus 1856 single-core. The single-core R15 delta of 21% is slightly higher than the 20.5% seen elsewhere.

The Intel Core 5 330 wins the passmark_single_thread test by 25% (4088 vs 3066) and the identical passmark_singlethread result. It also takes passmark_physics with 1201 versus 840, a 30.1% margin. In passmark_floating_point_math, Intel wins 43885 versus 36694, a 16.4% gap. The most surprising Intel win is in passmark_find_prime_numbers, where Intel scores 114 versus AMD's 54, a 52.6% blowout in Intel's favor.

The overall average benchmark score reinforces the AMD advantage: the Ryzen 5 5500GT averages 26748, while the Intel Core 5 330 averages 18345. The AMD part sits at the 79th percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel part sits at the 72nd percentile. The nearest rivals for the AMD part include the AMD EPYC 9554 at 26743 (0% delta), the Intel Core i7-12700H at 26717 (0.1% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 5 7545U at 26849 (-0.4% delta). The Intel Core 5 330's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i3-14100 at 18318 (0.1% delta), the Intel Core 7 360 at 18374 (-0.2% delta), and the Intel Core i3-13100 at 18380 (-0.2% delta).

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT is the clear choice for workloads that depend on parallel thread execution. Its 12 threads versus the Intel part's 6 threads provide a structural advantage in multi-threaded scenarios. The Cinebench multi-core results, all with a 20.5% delta in AMD's favor, confirm this. The passmark_multithread test shows AMD ahead by 22.8% (19000 vs 15471). The massive integer math advantage (93.1%) and data compression advantage (67.9%) point to productivity tasks such as archiving, database operations, and integer-heavy computation.

The AMD part also wins encryption and extended instruction workloads. Data encryption shows a 33.2% delta (14754 vs 11076), and extended instructions shows a 32.9% delta (17027 vs 12808). These results indicate that the AMD architecture handles general-purpose instruction streams more efficiently.

The Intel Core 5 330 wins in specific niche areas. The passmark_find_prime_numbers result (114 vs 54, a 52.6% delta) indicates superior performance in prime number calculation, a workload that often depends on single-threaded integer throughput combined with specific instruction efficiency. The physics test (1201 vs 840, a 30.1% delta) suggests better performance in physics simulation workloads. The floating point math win (43885 vs 36694, a 16.4% delta) shows Intel's advantage in floating-point-heavy computations. The single-threaded PassMark scores (4088 vs 3066, a 25% delta) indicate that for purely sequential tasks, the Intel part delivers higher throughput per core.

The Intel part also benefits from its higher boost clock of 4.60 GHz versus AMD's 4.40 GHz. This likely contributes to its single-threaded wins, although the Cinebench single-core results tell a different story: AMD wins all three Cinebench single-core tests by 20.5% to 21%. This discrepancy suggests that the PassMark single-thread test and Cinebench single-core measure different aspects of single-threaded performance.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT is the superior processor for general use and multi-threaded workloads. Its 20.5% lead across the entire Cinebench suite, combined with a 22.8% lead in passmark_multithread and a 93.1% lead in integer math, makes it the stronger choice for rendering, video encoding, compilation, and data processing tasks. The 12 wins out of 17 comparisons, along with a significantly higher average benchmark score (26748 vs 18345), support this conclusion.

The Intel Core 5 330 is the better choice only for specific workloads: prime number calculations (52.6% ahead), physics simulation (30.1% ahead), floating point math (16.4% ahead), and single-threaded PassMark performance (25% ahead). Users whose primary workload falls into these categories might prefer the Intel part. However, the Intel part's 6 threads versus 12 threads limits its multi-threaded ceiling.

For a desktop user building a system for mixed workloads, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT offers the broader performance envelope. Its 65W TDP, while higher than the Intel part's 15W, is typical for socketed desktop processors. The Intel Core 5 330, with its 15W TDP and mobile BGA socket, is designed for a different class of device. The data does not suggest that the Intel part can match the AMD part outside its specific winning niches.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more benchmark comparisons?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT wins 12 of the 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, while the Intel Core 5 330 wins 5.

Q: What is the largest single benchmark margin?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT leads by 93.1% in passmark_integer_math, scoring 64218 versus the Intel Core 5 330's 33258.

Q: How do the two processors compare in Cinebench R23?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT scores 15848 multi-core and 2237 single-core. The Intel Core 5 330 scores 13150 multi-core and 1856 single-core. AMD leads by 20.5% in both.

Q: In which tests does the Intel Core 5 330 outperform the AMD part?

A: The Intel Core 5 330 wins passmark_find_prime_numbers (114 vs 54, a 52.6% delta), passmark_physics (1201 vs 840, a 30.1% delta), passmark_floating_point_math (43885 vs 36694, a 16.4% delta), and both passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread (4088 vs 3066, a 25% delta).

Q: What are the average benchmark scores for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has an average benchmark score of 26748, placing it at the 79th percentile among all CPUs. The Intel Core 5 330 has an average benchmark score of 18345, placing it at the 72nd percentile.

Q: Do the processors have the same number of threads?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has 12 threads (6 cores), while the Intel Core 5 330 has 6 threads (6 cores).

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT uses the Zen 3 architecture under the Cezanne codename, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It contains 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. The Intel Core 5 330 uses the Wildcat Lake codename, built on a 3 nm process at Intel. Its transistor count and die size are not recorded in the database.

The AMD part supports DDR4 memory with a dual-channel bus and 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with a single-channel bus and 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. Despite the single-channel configuration, the Intel part has higher memory bandwidth due to the newer memory standard.

Cache configurations differ significantly. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core 5 330 has 192 KB of L1 cache total, 2.5 MB of L2 cache total, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part has substantially more L3 cache (16 MB vs 6 MB).

PCIe support differs: the AMD part provides Gen 3 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only). The Intel part has the newer PCIe generation but fewer lanes.

Integrated graphics differ: the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT includes Radeon Vega 7 graphics, while the Intel Core 5 330 includes Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. Both CPUs have ECC memory support listed as false.

The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, allowing overclocking. The Intel part has a locked multiplier. The AMD part uses the AMD Socket AM4, while the Intel part uses Intel BGA 1516, indicating a soldered mobile package.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The Intel Core 5 330 has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The Intel part has a lower base clock but a higher boost clock.

The TDP differs substantially: the AMD part is rated at 65W, while the Intel part is rated at 15W. This reflects the AMD part's desktop orientation versus the Intel part's mobile orientation.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT uses 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 5 330 uses 6 cores and 6 threads. The AMD part has hyperthreading equivalent, doubling its thread count.

Memory support differs: the AMD part uses DDR4, while the Intel part uses DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The memory bus is dual-channel for AMD and single-channel for Intel. Memory bandwidth is 51.2 GB/s for AMD and 59.7 GB/s for Intel.

The process node is 7 nm for AMD (TSMC foundry) and 3 nm for Intel (Intel foundry). The AMD part has a launch MSRP of $125. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $309.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT was released on 2024-01-07, while the Intel Core 5 330 was released on 2026-04-15. Both are listed as Active in production status. The AMD part number is 100-000001489, and the Intel part number is SAE3G.