AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D vs Intel Core 5 330 Comparison

The Verdict

The recorded benchmark data delivers a decisive split between these two processors. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D wins 15 of the 17 head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core 5 330 wins only two. The AMD part posts a 65.5% advantage in Cinebench R23 multi-core, scoring 21758 against 13150, and it holds a 67.1% edge in PassMark multithread. The Intel part counters with an 11.8% lead in PassMark single-thread, scoring 4088 against 3605. The database places the AMD part at the 77th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 24728; the Intel part sits at the 72nd percentile with an average score of 18345.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D is the clear choice for multi-threaded workloads, content creation, and any task that scales across cores. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D with a delta of 0.1% and the Intel Core i5-12450HX with a delta of 0.6%, both of which sit within a narrow band of the AMD part's average score. The Intel Core 5 330, by contrast, aligns with the Intel Core i3-14100 and Intel Core i3-13100, with deltas of 0.1% and -0.2% respectively. The Intel part is a mobile chip with a 15 W TDP and single-channel memory, so its performance profile targets efficiency rather than raw throughput. Buyers who need sustained multi-core performance should select the AMD part. Buyers who prioritize a compact mobile platform with a single-thread edge and far lower power envelope have only one option in this comparison, the Intel Core 5 330.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge sharply at the architectural level. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D uses the Zen 4 architecture with the Raphael codename, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC with 11,270 million transistors on a 71 mm² die. It has 6 cores and 12 threads, a base clock of 4.10 GHz, and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. Its cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 96 MB of shared L3 cache. The processor runs on AMD Socket AM5, supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth, and includes ECC memory support. It provides PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU and integrates Radeon Graphics. The TDP is 65 W, the launch MSRP is $299, and it was released in August 2024.

The Intel Core 5 330 uses the Wildcat Lake codename, built on a 3 nm process at Intel. It has 6 cores and 6 threads, meaning it lacks simultaneous multithreading. The base clock is 1.50 GHz, and the boost clock is 4.60 GHz. Its cache includes 192 KB of L1, 2.5 MB of L2, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache, a much smaller pool than the AMD part's 96 MB. The Intel chip uses Intel BGA 1516, a mobile socket, and supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory in a single-channel configuration with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. ECC memory is not supported. PCIe is Gen 4 with 6 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics are Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The TDP is 15 W, the launch MSRP is $309, and the release date is April 2026.

The process node difference matters: the Intel part uses a smaller 3 nm process, but the AMD part compensates with a much larger L3 cache and double the thread count. The AMD part also has a higher base clock by 2.60 GHz, although the boost clocks are close at 4.70 GHz versus 4.60 GHz. The Intel part's single-channel memory interface limits bandwidth to 59.7 GB/s, while the AMD part's dual-channel interface reaches 83.2 GB/s. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking is not part of the respective feature sets.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D dominates in every multi-core and throughput-oriented benchmark in the head-to-head set. Its largest margins come from PassMark integer math, where it scores 73804 against 33258, a 121.9% advantage, and PassMark physics, where it scores 2906 against 1201, a 142% advantage. It also wins PassMark prime numbers by 105.3%, data compression by 93.9%, random string sorting by 93.1%, and multithread by 67.1%. Cinebench results are consistent: the AMD part leads by 65.5% in R15, R20, and R23 multi-core tests, and by 65.5% to 66.1% in single-core Cinebench tests. The closest race is PassMark floating point math, where the AMD part scores 44289 against 43885, a slim 0.9% margin.

The Intel Core 5 330 wins only the PassMark single-thread test, scoring 4088 against 3605, an 11.8% lead. This appears in both the passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread entries, so it is a consistent result. The Intel part also shows a higher single-thread score relative to its own multi-thread capability, which reflects its 6-core, 6-thread design and high boost clock. In the broader database context, the Intel part's average score of 18345 places it just above the Intel Core i3-14100 with a delta of 0.1% and below the Intel Core 7 360 with a delta of -0.2%. The AMD part's average score of 24728 places it just above the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D with a delta of 0.1% and below the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX with a delta of -0.4%.

For gaming-style workloads that rely on large cache and high thread counts, the AMD part's 96 MB L3 cache and 12 threads give it a structural advantage. For lightweight, single-threaded tasks where the processor runs at a high boost clock and draws far less power, the Intel part's 11.8% single-thread margin and 15 W TDP define its niche. The data does not show any test where the Intel part wins on multi-core performance.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D has an average benchmark score of 24728, while the Intel Core 5 330 has an average score of 18345.

Q: How large is the AMD processor's lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D scores 21758 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, while the Intel Core 5 330 scores 13150, a 65.5% advantage for the AMD part.

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

A: Yes, the Intel Core 5 330 wins the PassMark single-thread test with a score of 4088 against 3605, an 11.8% lead over the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 5 330 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: How do the cache sizes compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D has 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 96 MB shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 5 330 has 192 KB L1, 2.5 MB L2, and 6 MB shared L3 cache.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D has a TDP of 65 W. The Intel Core 5 330 has a TDP of 15 W.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 5 330 does not.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data shows a consistent pattern of AMD dominance, with the magnitude of the win varying by workload type. The largest single margin belongs to PassMark physics, where the AMD part scores 2906 against 1201, a 142% delta. This benchmark rewards thread scaling, and the AMD part's 12 threads versus 6 threads explains the gap. PassMark integer math follows closely, with the AMD part scoring 73804 against 33258, a 121.9% delta. Prime number calculation shows a 105.3% delta, with scores of 234 and 114. These results indicate that the AMD part's thread advantage translates directly into compute-heavy workloads.

Moving to memory and data-oriented tests, the AMD part leads PassMark data compression by 93.9%, scoring 281665 against 145287. Random string sorting shows a 93.1% delta, with scores of 34318 and 17771. Data encryption produces a 46.6% delta, with scores of 16237 and 11076. Extended instructions show a 64.8% delta, with scores of 21108 and 12808. These benchmarks reflect the combined effect of the AMD part's larger cache, dual-channel memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s, and higher thread count.

Cinebench results are remarkably uniform. The AMD part wins R15 multi-core with 2193 against 1325, R20 multi-core with 9138 against 5523, and R23 multi-core with 21758 against 13150, all at a 65.5% delta. Single-core Cinebench tests show a similar margin: R15 single-core is 309 against 186, a 66.1% delta; R20 single-core is 1289 against 779, a 65.5% delta; and R23 single-core is 3071 against 1856, a 65.5% delta. The consistency of these deltas suggests that the Cinebench workload scales almost linearly with the AMD part's architectural advantages.

PassMark multithread shows the AMD part at 25855 against 15471, a 67.1% delta. Floating point math is the closest test in the entire set, with the AMD part scoring 44289 against 43885, a 0.9% delta. This near-tie indicates that the Intel part's floating-point unit is competitive with the AMD part's, despite the overall performance gap. The single-thread test is the only reversal: the Intel part scores 4088 against 3605, an 11.8% delta in its favor. This result appears in both passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread entries, confirming the validity of the measurement.

The percentile data adds context. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D sits at the 77th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core 5 330 sits at the 72nd percentile. The AMD part's nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D with a 0.1% delta and the Intel Core i5-12450HX with a 0.6% delta, both slightly below or above the AMD part in average score. The Intel part's nearest rivals are the Intel Core i3-14100 with a 0.1% delta and the Intel Core 3 305 with a 0.2% delta. The Intel Core 5 330 also trails the Intel Core 7 360 by -0.2% and the Intel Core i3-13100 by -0.2%, meaning it sits in a tight cluster of low-power mobile and entry-level desktop parts. The AMD part, by contrast, competes with 8-core desktop parts and high-end mobile parts, which reflects its stronger multi-thread position.