AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE vs Intel Core 5 330 Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE records an average benchmark score of 28054, while the Intel Core 5 330 records 18345. The AMD part also sits at the 80th percentile among all CPUs, compared to the 72nd percentile for the Intel part.

Q: How do the two compare in Cinebench R23 multi-core performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE scores 18395 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, which is 39.9% ahead of the Intel Core 5 330's 13150.

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

A: Yes. The Intel part wins in PassMark floating point math (43885 vs 39233, a 10.6% advantage), PassMark find prime numbers (114 vs 83, a 27.2% advantage), and PassMark single-thread (4088 vs 3909, a 4.4% advantage).

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE supports dual-channel DDR5 with 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel Core 5 330 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X but only on a single-channel bus, delivering 59.7 GB/s.

Q: Which processor has more threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE has 12 threads across 6 cores, while the Intel Core 5 330 has 6 threads across 6 cores. The AMD part uses simultaneous multithreading; the Intel part does not.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core 5 330 does not.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE is built on Zen 4 architecture under the Phoenix2 codename, fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It packs 20,900 million transistors into a 137 mm² die. The Intel Core 5 330 uses the Wildcat Lake codename, fabricated on a 3 nm process at Intel. The two designs diverge significantly in cache layout. The AMD processor provides 64 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, with 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel processor lists 192 KB of L1 total, 2.5 MB of L2, and 6 MB of shared L3.

Threading is a major architectural split. The AMD part supports 12 threads from 6 cores, effectively doubling thread count. The Intel part runs 6 threads from 6 cores with no SMT. This explains the wide multi-threaded gaps in the benchmark data. The AMD part also has a much higher base clock at 3.40 GHz versus 1.50 GHz for the Intel part, and a higher boost clock at 5.00 GHz versus 4.60 GHz.

The memory subsystem differs as well. AMD uses dual-channel DDR5 with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth, while Intel uses single-channel DDR5 and LPDDR5X with 59.7 GB/s. PCIe lanes also differ: AMD provides Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes, Intel provides Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes. The integrated graphics are different: AMD uses Radeon 740M, Intel uses Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. Both are mobile-segment parts with active production status, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The TDP envelope is notably different. The AMD processor is rated at 35 W, while the Intel processor is rated at 15 W. The Intel part is also a single-channel design, which limits memory bandwidth compared to the dual-channel AMD solution.

The Verdict

The benchmark data shows a clear overall winner in the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE. It wins 13 of the 17 head-to-head comparisons, and its average benchmark score of 28054 is substantially higher than the Intel Core 5 330's 18345. The AMD part's nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core i5-14500T at 28065 (0% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G at 28032 (0.1% delta), placing it in a performance tier well above the Intel Core 5 330, whose nearest rivals are the Intel Core i3-14100 at 18318 (0.1% delta) and the Intel Core 7 360 at 18374 (-0.2% delta).

Users prioritizing multi-threaded throughput should choose the AMD part. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18395 versus 13150 is a 39.9% gap, and the PassMark integer math score of 63045 versus 33258 is an 89.6% gap. The data also favors AMD in data compression (248675 vs 145287, a 71.2% gap) and random string sorting (31240 vs 17771, a 75.8% gap).

The Intel Core 5 330 has specific niches where it leads. Its PassMark single-thread score of 4088 beats the AMD's 3909 by 4.4%, and its find prime numbers score of 114 beats 83 by 27.2%. Floating point math also favors Intel, 43885 versus 39233, a 10.6% edge. These wins indicate the Intel part has competitive single-core performance in certain workloads despite the lower clock speeds.

The Intel part also operates at a lower 15 W TDP, which may matter for constrained thermal environments. However, the AMD part's 35 W TDP is still modest for the performance it delivers. The Intel Core 5 330 carries a launch MSRP of $309, while the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP in the database.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification field. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel Core 5 330 uses Intel BGA 1516. The AMD part belongs to the 8000 series with a Ryzen 5 generation label and Zen 4 architecture. The Intel part has no series designation and uses the Core 5 generation label with Wildcat Lake codename.

Clock speeds differ: AMD runs 3.40 GHz base and 5.00 GHz boost; Intel runs 1.50 GHz base and 4.60 GHz boost. TDP differs: AMD at 35 W, Intel at 15 W. Process node differs: AMD at 4 nm from TSMC, Intel at 3 nm from Intel. Transistor count and die size are recorded for AMD (20,900 million transistors, 137 mm²) but not listed for Intel.

Cache configurations are entirely different. AMD provides 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. Intel provides 192 KB L1 total, 2.5 MB L2, and 6 MB shared L3. Memory support differs: AMD uses DDR5 dual-channel with 83.2 GB/s; Intel uses DDR5 and LPDDR5X single-channel with 59.7 GB/s. ECC support is present on AMD, absent on Intel. PCIe differs: AMD Gen 4 with 14 lanes, Intel Gen 4 with 6 lanes.

Integrated graphics differ: AMD uses Radeon 740M, Intel uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. Release dates differ: AMD released 2024-04-15, Intel released 2026-04-15. Part numbers differ: AMD is 100-000001185, Intel is SAE3G.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench suite shows consistent AMD dominance. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE scores 1854 against 1325 for the Intel Core 5 330, a 39.9% advantage. The single-core R15 test shows 261 versus 186, a 40.3% gap. Cinebench R20 multi-core delivers 7725 versus 5523, another 39.9% edge, and R20 single-core shows 1090 versus 779, also 39.9%. Cinebench R23 multi-core repeats the pattern at 18395 versus 13150, a 39.9% gap, and R23 single-core shows 2597 versus 1856, again 39.9%. The consistency of the delta across all six Cinebench tests indicates a stable architectural advantage rather than workload-specific behavior.

PassMark integer math is the largest single win for AMD. The score of 63045 versus 33258 represents an 89.6% advantage, the biggest delta in the entire comparison. Data compression is also strongly AMD-favorable at 248675 versus 145287, a 71.2% gap. Random string sorting shows 31240 versus 17771, a 75.8% advantage. Extended instructions favor AMD at 17999 versus 12808, a 40.5% gap. Data encryption favors AMD at 14163 versus 11076, a 27.9% margin. PassMark multi-thread shows 21502 versus 15471, a 39% gap. Physics is close, with AMD ahead at 1237 versus 1201, only a 3% difference.

The Intel Core 5 330 wins four comparisons. PassMark find prime numbers shows 114 versus 83, a 27.2% advantage for Intel. Floating point math favors Intel at 43885 versus 39233, a 10.6% margin. The two PassMark single-thread entries, listed as passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread, both show 4088 versus 3909, a 4.4% advantage for Intel. These wins indicate that the Intel part has genuine strengths in specific scalar and floating-point workloads, even though the overall benchmark average remains far lower.