AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT vs Intel Core 5 330 Comparison

The Verdict

The recorded data separates these two processors into distinct roles. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT wins 12 of 17 head-to-head benchmarks, while the Intel Core 5 330 takes 5. The AMD part is a desktop chip with 6 cores and 12 threads, a 65 W TDP, and a 74th percentile ranking among all CPUs. The Intel part is a mobile chip with 6 cores and 6 threads, a 15 W TDP, and a 72nd percentile ranking. The Ryzen 5 5600GT delivers substantially higher multi-threaded throughput and most integer workloads. The Intel Core 5 330 counters with superior single-thread performance, physics simulation, and prime number finding, plus a lower power envelope.

The Ryzen 5 5600GT is the pick for desktop users who need heavy multi-core compute, content creation, data compression, and encryption work. The Intel Core 5 330 suits mobile platforms and tasks that favor per-core speed, such as physics loads and certain math operations, while drawing far less power.

Architecture Differences

The two chips come from different manufacturing and design generations. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT uses TSMC's 7 nm process and AMD's Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Cezanne. It packs 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. The Intel Core 5 330 uses Intel's 3 nm process with the Wildcat Lake codename, though the database does not list its transistor count or die size.

Cache layout differs significantly. The Ryzen 5 5600GT has 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3. The Intel Core 5 330 has 192 KB of L1 total, 2.5 MB of L2 total, and 6 MB of shared L3.

Memory support splits cleanly. The AMD part runs DDR4 on a dual-channel bus with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, but only on a single-channel bus, with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. Neither supports ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity also differs. The Ryzen 5 5600GT offers PCIe Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes. The Intel Core 5 330 offers PCIe Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics differ: the AMD chip uses Radeon Vega 7, while the Intel chip uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier; the Intel part does not. The Ryzen 5 5600GT fits Socket AM4, while the Intel Core 5 330 uses BGA 1516, confirming the former as desktop and the latter as mobile.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The multi-core Cinebench results show a consistent pattern. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Ryzen 5 5600GT scores 1740 versus 1325 for the Intel Core 5 330, a 31.3% lead. R20 multi-core repeats the exact delta: 7254 versus 5523, again 31.3%. R23 multi-core shows 17272 versus 13150, also 31.3%. The single-core Cinebench results are similar: R15 single-core 245 versus 186 (31.7%), R20 single-core 1023 versus 779 (31.3%), and R23 single-core 2438 versus 1856 (31.4%). The AMD chip leads every Cinebench test by roughly 31%.

PassMark results show a broader spread. The biggest AMD win is integer math: 69566 versus 33258, a 109.2% advantage. Data compression goes to AMD at 258882 versus 145287, a 78.2% edge. Random string sorting favors AMD by 47.4% (26188 versus 17771). Data encryption favors AMD by 43.3% (15873 versus 11076). Extended instructions favor AMD by 40.9% (18041 versus 12808). PassMark multi-thread favors AMD by 31.4% (20325 versus 15471).

The Intel Core 5 330 wins fewer tests but by notable margins. Prime number finding goes to Intel at 114 versus 57, a 50% lead. Physics favors Intel at 1201 versus 875, a 27.1% edge. Floating point math favors Intel at 43885 versus 39817, a 9.3% lead. Single-thread PassMark goes to Intel at 4088 versus 3348, an 18.1% advantage. The same single-thread score appears under both passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread.

The Intel chip also holds an average benchmark score of 18345 versus 20733 for AMD, a difference of about 13%. The AMD chip's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-12490F at 20802 (0.3% behind AMD) and the Intel Xeon 6325P at 20821 (0.4% behind). The Intel Core 5 330's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i3-14100 at 18318 (0.1% ahead) and the Intel Core 3 305 at 18302 (0.2% ahead).

Specification Differences

The two chips diverge on nearly every spec field. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT has 6 cores and 12 threads; the Intel Core 5 330 has 6 cores and 6 threads. Base clock: 3.60 GHz for AMD versus 1.50 GHz for Intel. Boost clock is identical at 4.60 GHz for both.

TDP differs by a factor of more than four: 65 W for AMD versus 15 W for Intel. The AMD part runs at 7 nm from TSMC; the Intel part runs at 3 nm from Intel. The AMD chip uses Zen 3 (Cezanne); the Intel part uses Wildcat Lake without a listed architecture name.

Cache: AMD has 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, 16 MB L3. Intel has 192 KB L1 total, 2.5 MB L2 total, 6 MB shared L3.

Memory: AMD supports DDR4 dual-channel at 51.2 GB/s. Intel supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X single-channel at 59.7 GB/s. PCIe: AMD Gen 3 with 16 lanes; Intel Gen 4 with 6 lanes.

Integrated graphics: AMD Radeon Vega 7 versus Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe). Socket: AMD Socket AM4 versus Intel BGA 1516. Market segment: Desktop versus Mobile. Multiplier: unlocked on AMD, locked on Intel. Release dates: AMD launched on 2024-01-07; Intel launches on 2026-04-15. Launch MSRP: AMD at $140, Intel at $309.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has higher multi-threaded performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT. It leads the Intel Core 5 330 by 31.3% in Cinebench R23 multi-core (17272 versus 13150) and by 31.4% in PassMark multi-thread (20325 versus 15471).

Q: Which processor has higher single-thread performance?

A: The Intel Core 5 330. PassMark single-thread shows 4088 versus 3348, an 18.1% lead for Intel. However, the AMD chip wins Cinebench single-core tests by about 31% in each version.

Q: What is the core and thread count difference?

A: Both have 6 cores. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT has 12 threads, while the Intel Core 5 330 has 6 threads. The AMD chip supports simultaneous multi-threading; the Intel chip does not.

Q: How do memory bandwidth and channel support compare?

A: The AMD chip uses dual-channel DDR4 with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel chip uses single-channel DDR5 / LPDDR5X with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel chip has higher peak bandwidth but fewer channels.

Q: Which processor is better for physics simulation?

A: The Intel Core 5 330. PassMark physics shows 1201 versus 875, a 27.1% lead for Intel.

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT with an average benchmark score of 20733, compared to 18345 for the Intel Core 5 330. The AMD chip ranks in the 74th percentile versus the 72nd percentile for Intel.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT dominates multi-threaded and integer-heavy workloads. Its 12 threads give it a clear advantage in Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 multi-core tests, all showing a 31.3% lead. PassMark integer math shows its largest win at 109.2% over the Intel chip. Data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, random string sorting, and PassMark multi-thread all go to AMD with margins from 31.4% to 78.2%. This makes the AMD part the stronger choice for rendering, encoding, compression, and general parallel compute.

The Intel Core 5 330 wins in five specific areas. Prime number finding shows a 50% lead, which indicates stronger single-thread integer throughput for that workload. Physics simulation shows a 27.1% lead. Floating point math shows a 9.3% lead. PassMark single-thread shows an 18.1% lead. The Intel chip also consumes far less power at 15 W TDP versus 65 W, which suits thin-and-light mobile systems.

The database also shows the Intel chip launching later (2026-04-15 versus 2024-01-07) and at a higher launch MSRP of $309 versus $140. The AMD chip's unlocked multiplier and AM4 socket make it more flexible for desktop builders. The Intel chip's BGA 1516 socket and mobile segment placement limit it to integrated systems. The choice depends on the platform: desktop users who need multi-core muscle should look at the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT, while mobile users who need per-core speed and low power should consider the Intel Core 5 330.