AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE vs Intel Core 5 330 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE and Intel Core 5 330 occupy distinctly different positions in the benchmark database. The AMD part is a desktop processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, built on the Zen 3 architecture, while the Intel Core 5 330 is a mobile processor with 6 cores and 6 threads, built on the Wildcat Lake architecture. The recorded data for the Intel part shows a percentile rank of 72 against all CPUs, while the AMD part sits at the 50th percentile, indicating that the Intel chip outperforms the majority of processors in the database.

The Intel Core 5 330 wins all recorded benchmark comparisons, as the head-to-head data shows zero wins for the AMD part and one win for the Intel part. The Intel chip delivers its strongest results in multi-threaded workloads, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 13,150, a Cinebench R20 multicore score of 5,523, and a Cinebench R15 multicore score of 1,325. These scores place the Intel part in the upper tier of the database, and its average benchmark score of 18,345 sits close to the Intel Core i3-14100, which scores 18,318, a delta of only 0.1 percent.

The AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE, despite having more cores and threads, does not have recorded benchmark scores in the database, and its average benchmark score is listed as zero. This means the database contains no direct measurements for the AMD part, so the analysis relies entirely on the Intel Core 5 330's recorded data and the architectural specifications of both processors. The Intel chip's single-thread performance is also strong, with a Passmark single-thread score of 4,088, a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1,856, and a Cinebench R20 single-core score of 779.

For use-case segmentation, the Intel Core 5 330 is the clear performer in every measured category. The data shows wins in data compression with a Passmark score of 145,287, data encryption with 11,076, extended instructions with 12,808, prime number finding with 114, floating point math with 43,885, integer math with 33,258, multithread with 15,471, physics with 1,201, and random string sorting with 17,771. These results indicate that the Intel part handles both integer-heavy and floating-point-heavy workloads effectively, and the multithread score confirms that its 6 cores and 6 threads are sufficient for parallel tasks in the database's testing suite.

The AMD part, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, would theoretically excel in heavily threaded workloads, but no benchmark data exists to confirm this. The Intel chip's 6 MB of shared L3 cache and 2.5 MB of L2 cache, combined with its 3 nm process node, contribute to its measured performance. The AMD part uses a 7 nm process node with 16 MB of L3 cache, but without recorded scores, the database cannot quantify its actual performance.

FAQ

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 5 330 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher base clock speed?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE has a base clock of 3.80 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 330 has a base clock of 1.50 GHz. Both processors have a boost clock of 4.60 GHz.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE has a TDP of 35 watts, while the Intel Core 5 330 has a TDP of 15 watts, making the Intel part more power-efficient on paper.

Q: Which processor has a higher percentile ranking in the database?

A: The Intel Core 5 330 has a percentile rank of 72 against all CPUs, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE has a percentile rank of 50.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE supports DDR4 memory with a dual-channel bus, while the Intel Core 5 330 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with a single-channel bus.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 330 have a recorded launch MSRP?

A: Yes, the Intel Core 5 330 has a launch MSRP of $309. The AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE has no launch MSRP listed in the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records no direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE and the Intel Core 5 330, meaning the wins counter shows zero for the AMD part and one for the Intel part. Since the AMD chip has no recorded benchmark scores, all performance analysis must come from the Intel Core 5 330's own measurements and its nearest rivals in the database.

The Intel Core 5 330's average benchmark score is 18,345, and its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i3-14100 with an average score of 18,318 (a delta of 0.1 percent), the Intel Core 7 360 with 18,374 (a delta of -0.2 percent), the Intel Core i3-13100 with 18,380 (a delta of -0.2 percent), and the Intel Core 3 305 with 18,302 (a delta of 0.2 percent). These deltas show that the Intel Core 5 330 performs nearly identically to the Intel Core i3-14100 and slightly below the Intel Core i3-13100, while outperforming the Intel Core 3 305 by a small margin.

Looking at the Intel Core 5 330's individual benchmark scores, the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 13,150 represents its strongest multi-threaded result, while the Cinebench R15 multicore score of 1,325 is the lowest among the three Cinebench versions. The single-core scores follow a similar pattern: Cinebench R23 single-core at 1,856, Cinebench R20 single-core at 779, and Cinebench R15 single-core at 186. These scores indicate consistent scaling across Cinebench versions, with the multicore performance showing a roughly 7x improvement over single-core in R23, which aligns with the 6-core, 6-thread configuration.

In the Passmark suite, the Intel Core 5 330 shows its highest score in data compression at 145,287, which is significantly higher than the multithread score of 15,471. The floating point math score of 43,885 and integer math score of 33,258 both exceed the multithread score, indicating that the chip's ALU and FPU performance is strong relative to its overall threading capability. The random string sorting score of 17,771 and extended instructions score of 12,808 round out the memory-intensive and instruction-set tests, while the physics score of 1,201 and prime number finding score of 114 are lower, reflecting the limits of the 6-thread configuration in specific workloads.

The data encryption score of 11,076 is notable given the chip's mobile segment and 15-watt TDP, as it shows the processor can handle cryptographic workloads without a significant performance penalty. The single-thread score of 4,088 appears twice in the database, once as "single_thread" and once as "singlethread," confirming the consistency of the measurement.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every fundamental specification category. The AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 5 330 has 6 cores and 6 threads, representing a difference of 2 cores and 10 threads in favor of the AMD part. The base clock speeds differ substantially: the AMD chip runs at 3.80 GHz, while the Intel chip runs at 1.50 GHz, although both reach the same boost clock of 4.60 GHz.

The TDP values are also different, with the AMD part rated at 35 watts and the Intel part at 15 watts, reflecting their different market segments: the AMD chip is a desktop processor, while the Intel chip is a mobile processor. The sockets are incompatible, as the AMD part uses AMD Socket AM4, while the Intel part uses Intel BGA 1516. The memory support differs completely: the AMD chip supports DDR4 with a dual-channel memory bus and a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, while the Intel chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a single-channel memory bus and a memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s.

The PCIe configurations are different as well: the AMD part uses Gen 3 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part uses Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics differ, with the AMD chip featuring Radeon Graphics with 512 SP and the Intel chip featuring Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel part does not, meaning the AMD chip supports overclocking while the Intel chip does not.

The memory cache layouts are also different. The AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE 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, 2.5 MB of L2 cache, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The total L3 cache difference is 10 MB in favor of the AMD part. Neither processor supports ECC memory, and both have active production status.

The release dates differ, with the AMD part released on 2025-02-23 and the Intel part released on 2026-04-15. The AMD part has a part number of 100-000001803, while the Intel part has a part number of SAE3G. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $309, while the AMD part has no launch MSRP in the database.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE uses the Zen 3 architecture with the codename Cezanne, built on a 7 nm process node at TSMC with 10,700 million transistors and a die size of 180 mm². The Intel Core 5 330 uses the Wildcat Lake architecture with the codename Wildcat Lake, built on a 3 nm process node at Intel, with no transistor count or die size listed in the database. The process node difference is significant: 7 nm versus 3 nm, which gives the Intel part a manufacturing advantage in terms of density and power efficiency.

The AMD part belongs to the 5000 series and the Ryzen 7 generation, specifically Zen 3 (Cezanne), while the Intel part belongs to the Core 5 generation, specifically Wildcat Lake. The AMD part's architecture is explicitly listed as Zen 3, while the Intel part has no architecture listed, only the codename and generation. The foundry difference is also notable: AMD uses TSMC, while Intel uses its own foundry.

The cache architecture reflects the different design philosophies. The AMD part uses a per-core cache structure with 64 KB of L1 per core and 512 KB of L2 per core, plus a 16 MB L3 cache that is shared across the 8 cores. The Intel part uses a different layout with 192 KB of L1, 2.5 MB of L2, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The total cache capacity is higher on the AMD side, with 16 MB of L3 versus 6 MB, but the Intel part's smaller cache is paired with its 3 nm process and newer memory support.

The memory architecture differs fundamentally: the AMD part uses dual-channel DDR4 with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth, while the Intel part uses single-channel DDR5 and LPDDR5X with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. Despite the single-channel configuration, the Intel part achieves higher memory bandwidth due to the faster memory standard. This is an unusual trade-off, as dual-channel DDR4 typically provides higher bandwidth than single-channel DDR4, but the jump to DDR5 and LPDDR5X compensates for the reduced channel count.

The integrated graphics also reflect different design approaches. The AMD Radeon Graphics with 512 SP is a more substantial GPU block, while the Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores is a lighter implementation. The PCIe support differs as well: the AMD part offers Gen 3 with 16 lanes, which is typical for desktop platforms, while the Intel part offers Gen 4 with 6 lanes, which is more constrained and aligns with its mobile segment.

The power characteristics are directly tied to the architecture: the AMD part's 35-watt TDP supports its 8 cores and 16 threads at a 3.80 GHz base clock, while the Intel part's 15-watt TDP supports 6 cores and 6 threads at a 1.50 GHz base clock. The Intel part achieves the same 4.60 GHz boost clock as the AMD part despite the lower TDP, which reflects the efficiency of the 3 nm process node. The AMD part's unlocked multiplier provides flexibility for overclocking, while the Intel part's locked multiplier keeps it within its specified power envelope.