AMD Ryzen 5 8600G vs Intel Core 5 330 Comparison

The Verdict

The recorded data splits these two processors into clearly different roles. The AMD Ryzen 5 8600G wins 14 of the 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, while the Intel Core 5 330 takes only 3. The AMD part holds a decisive overall advantage in multithreaded and compute-heavy workloads, with its average benchmark score of 24089 placing it in the 76th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 5 330, with an average score of 18345, sits in the 72nd percentile. The AMD processor is the choice for desktop users who need sustained multi-core performance and a strong integrated graphics solution, while the Intel part is a mobile-focused chip that demonstrates a notable edge in a few specific single-threaded tasks. The data shows the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G as the superior performer in nearly every category that matters for productivity and content creation, while the Intel Core 5 330 offers a more power-efficient mobile package with its own niche strengths.

Architecture Differences

The two chips come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 5 8600G uses the Zen 4 architecture on the Phoenix codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It packs 6 cores and 12 threads, a configuration that allows simultaneous multithreading. The Intel Core 5 330 uses the Wildcat Lake codename, fabricated on a 3 nm process at Intel, with 6 cores and 6 threads, meaning no hyper-threading support. The AMD chip has a base clock of 4.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, while the Intel part runs at a base of 1.50 GHz and boosts to 4.60 GHz. The AMD processor has a 65 W TDP, while the Intel chip is rated at 15 W, reflecting its mobile market segment. The AMD part uses the AMD Socket AM5 and supports dual-channel DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Intel part uses Intel BGA 1516 and supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, but operates on a single-channel memory bus with 59.7 GB/s of bandwidth. The AMD chip offers Gen 4 PCIe with 20 lanes, while the Intel chip provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes. The AMD Ryzen 5 8600G includes the Radeon 760M integrated graphics, while the Intel Core 5 330 features Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier; the Intel chip does not.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 8600G dominates the multi-core and throughput-oriented tests. In Cinebench R23 multicore, it scores 21503 against 13150 for the Intel part, a 63.5% advantage. The gap persists across PassMark integer math, where AMD leads 77042 to 33258, a 131.6% difference. Data compression shows a 101.9% lead for AMD, with scores of 293306 versus 145287. The AMD chip also wins in floating point math, extended instructions, encryption, and physics. Its multithread score of 25294 is 63.5% higher than the Intel chip’s 15471. The AMD part’s 12 threads versus 6 threads explains much of this spread. The Intel Core 5 330 wins three tests: PassMark find prime numbers, where it scores 114 versus 96, a 15.8% margin; PassMark single thread, where it scores 4088 versus 3878, a 5.1% margin; and PassMark singlethread, which repeats the same result. These wins are narrow and isolated. The Intel part’s single-thread advantage does not translate into broader application performance, as the AMD chip still wins Cinebench R23 single-core with 3035 versus 1856, a 63.5% lead. The Intel chip’s wins appear in specific algorithmic workloads, not in general processing.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8600G has an average benchmark score of 24089, while the Intel Core 5 330 has an average score of 18345.

Q: How much faster is the AMD chip in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8600G scores 21503 in Cinebench R23 multicore, which is 63.5% higher than the Intel Core 5 330’s 13150.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 330 have any benchmark wins over the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G?

A: Yes. The Intel part wins PassMark find prime numbers (114 versus 96) and PassMark single thread (4088 versus 3878). The singlethread test repeats the same 4088 score.

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

A: Both have 6 cores. The AMD Ryzen 5 8600G has 12 threads, while the Intel Core 5 330 has 6 threads.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two chips?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8600G has a 65 W TDP, and the Intel Core 5 330 has a 15 W TDP.

Q: Which chip has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8600G boosts to 5.00 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 330 boosts to 4.60 GHz.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest margin in the entire comparison appears in PassMark integer math. The AMD Ryzen 5 8600G scores 77042 against 33258 for the Intel Core 5 330, a 131.6% difference. This test measures raw integer arithmetic throughput, and the AMD chip’s 12 threads provide a massive advantage. Data compression follows closely, with AMD at 293306 and Intel at 145287, a 101.9% gap. Random string sorting shows a 97.3% lead for AMD, at 35067 versus 17771. Extended instructions favor AMD by 76.5%, with scores of 22610 and 12808. The Cinebench suite shows a consistent 63.5% margin across R15, R20, and R23, in both multicore and single-core variants. The AMD chip scores 2167 in R15 multicore versus 1325, 9031 in R20 multicore versus 5523, and 21503 in R23 multicore versus 13150. Single-core Cinebench runs show the same pattern: 305 versus 186 in R15, 1274 versus 779 in R20, and 3035 versus 1856 in R23. PassMark multithread gives AMD a 63.5% win at 25294 versus 15471. Data encryption shows a 55.1% margin for AMD, 17181 versus 11076. PassMark physics favors AMD by 20.7%, 1450 versus 1201. Floating point math is the closest AMD win, at 9.2%: 47919 versus 43885.

The Intel Core 5 330’s three wins are all in PassMark tests. The largest is find prime numbers, where Intel scores 114 against AMD’s 96, a 15.8% margin. This test measures prime number generation, a workload that can respond well to certain instruction sequences. The single-thread and singlethread tests both show Intel at 4088 versus AMD’s 3878, a 5.1% margin. These are the only recorded instances where the Intel chip outperforms the AMD part. The narrowness of these wins contrasts sharply with the breadth of AMD’s victories.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ on nearly every specification field. The AMD Ryzen 5 8600G uses 6 cores and 12 threads; the Intel Core 5 330 uses 6 cores and 6 threads. The AMD base clock is 4.30 GHz, the Intel base is 1.50 GHz. The AMD boost is 5.00 GHz, the Intel boost is 4.60 GHz. TDP is 65 W for AMD and 15 W for Intel. The AMD part uses AMD Socket AM5; the Intel part uses Intel BGA 1516. The AMD architecture is Zen 4 with the Phoenix codename; the Intel codename is Wildcat Lake. The process node is 4 nm at TSMC for AMD, and 3 nm at Intel for the Core 5 330. The AMD cache includes 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. The Intel cache includes 192 KB L1, 2.5 MB L2, and 6 MB shared L3. Memory support: AMD uses DDR5 dual-channel with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth; Intel uses DDR5 and LPDDR5X single-channel with 59.7 GB/s. PCIe lanes: AMD has Gen 4 with 20 lanes, Intel has Gen 4 with 6 lanes. Integrated graphics: AMD uses Radeon 760M, Intel uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier and a launch MSRP of $229. The Intel chip has a locked multiplier and a launch MSRP of $309. The AMD part is a desktop processor released on 2024-01-07; the Intel part is a mobile processor released on 2026-04-15. The AMD part number is 100-000001237; the Intel part number is SAE3G.