AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G vs Intel Core 5 330 Comparison

The Verdict

The recorded benchmark data splits these two processors along clear lines of workload type. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G wins 7 of the 11 head-to-head comparisons, while the Intel Core 5 330 wins 4. The AMD part is the stronger choice for multi-threaded compute, data compression, encryption, and integer-heavy tasks, where its 8 cores and 16 threads provide a substantial advantage. The Intel Core 5 330 counters with leadership in single-thread performance, prime number finding, and physics simulation, making it the better fit for lightly threaded workloads that favor high per-core throughput.

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G sits at the 90th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 49196. That places it within 0.1% of the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (score 49228) and 0.4% below the Intel Core i5-14600KF (score 49394), while remaining 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 (score 48995) and 1% ahead of the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H (score 48698). The Intel Core 5 330, by contrast, holds the 72nd percentile with an average score of 18345, landing within 0.1% of the Intel Core i3-14100 (score 18318) and 0.2% of both the Intel Core 7 360 (score 18374) and Intel Core i3-13100 (score 18380), with a 0.2% lead over the Intel Core 3 305 (score 18302).

The data indicates that the AMD part is positioned as a high-tier desktop processor with multi-threaded muscle, while the Intel part is a mobile-focused chip that delivers competitive single-core results despite far fewer threads. Systems requiring parallel processing, such as content creation, compilation, or data handling, should favor the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G. Systems where single-thread latency matters most, and where the mobile form factor and lower power envelope are priorities, should favor the Intel Core 5 330.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G uses the Zen 3 architecture under the Cezanne codename, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 330 uses the Wildcat Lake codename on a 3 nm process at Intel. The AMD chip is a desktop part with 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel chip is a mobile part with 6 cores and 6 threads, meaning no simultaneous multithreading on the Intel side.

The AMD processor carries a 65 W TDP and fits the AMD Socket AM4. The Intel processor is rated at 15 W and uses the Intel BGA 1516 socket, reflecting its mobile design. The AMD chip has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The Intel chip has a much lower base clock of 1.50 GHz but matches the AMD part at a 4.60 GHz boost clock. The nearly identical boost clocks explain why the Intel part wins single-thread comparisons despite its lower base frequency.

Cache layouts differ substantially. The AMD part provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part lists 192 KB of L1, 2.5 MB of L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The AMD chip's larger L3 pool supports its multi-threaded workloads, while the Intel chip's smaller cache is paired with a higher single-thread score.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G supports DDR4 over a dual-channel memory bus with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core 5 330 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. Despite the single-channel configuration, the newer memory standard gives the Intel part a higher recorded memory bandwidth figure.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. The AMD processor offers Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel processor offers Gen 4 with 6 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics are present on both, with AMD using Radeon Vega 8 and Intel using Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. Both parts have locked multipliers, and neither supports ECC memory. The AMD part is an active production desktop part released in September 2024, while the Intel part is an active production mobile part released in April 2026.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G has an average benchmark score of 49196, compared to 18345 for the Intel Core 5 330, a difference that places the AMD part at the 90th percentile and the Intel part at the 72nd percentile.

Q: Why does the Intel Core 5 330 win the single-thread test despite having fewer cores?

A: The Intel part scores 4088 in the passmark single-thread test versus 3366 for the AMD part, a 17.7% advantage. Both processors boost to 4.60 GHz, but the Intel chip's 3 nm process and mobile design deliver higher per-core throughput in this measurement.

Q: How large is the AMD processor's lead in multithreaded performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G scores 23858 in the passmark multithread test versus 15471 for the Intel Core 5 330, a 54.2% advantage. The AMD chip's 8 cores and 16 threads, compared to 6 cores and 6 threads, drive this result.

Q: Are there any tests where the Intel processor wins by a wide margin?

A: Yes, the Intel Core 5 330 wins the passmark find prime numbers test with a score of 114 versus 58 for the AMD part, a 49.1% advantage. It also wins physics simulation with 1201 versus 1022, a 14.9% lead.

Q: What is the largest single-test win for the AMD processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G leads the passmark integer math test with 90270 versus 33258, a 171.4% advantage. This is the largest delta of any head-to-head comparison between the two.

Q: How does the Intel processor compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core 5 330 scores 18345, which is 0.1% above the Intel Core i3-14100 (18318), 0.2% below the Intel Core 7 360 (18374), 0.2% below the Intel Core i3-13100 (18380), and 0.2% above the Intel Core 3 305 (18302).

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification category. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G provides 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 5 330 provides 6 cores and 6 threads. Base clocks are 3.80 GHz for the AMD part and 1.50 GHz for the Intel part, while boost clocks match at 4.60 GHz. TDP is 65 W for the AMD part and 15 W for the Intel part. Sockets are AMD Socket AM4 versus Intel BGA 1516. Process nodes are 7 nm TSMC versus 3 nm Intel. Cache totals differ: the AMD part has 16 MB of L3, while the Intel part has 6 MB of shared L3. L1 and L2 layouts also differ, with AMD using per-core values of 64 KB and 512 KB, and Intel using aggregate values of 192 KB and 2.5 MB.

Memory support splits by generation and channel count. The AMD part uses DDR4 with a dual-channel bus and 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel part uses DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a single-channel bus and 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. PCIe generations differ, with Gen 3 and 16 lanes on the AMD side versus Gen 4 and 6 lanes on the Intel side. Integrated graphics are Radeon Vega 8 on the AMD part and Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores on the Intel part. Market segments are desktop for AMD and mobile for Intel. The AMD part has a part number of 100-000001748, while the Intel part uses SAE3G. The AMD part lists 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die, while the Intel part has no transistor or die size data recorded. The Intel Core 5 330 has a launch MSRP of $309.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G dominates the throughput-oriented tests. In passmark integer math, the AMD part scores 90270 against 33258 for the Intel part, a 171.4% advantage, the widest margin in the comparison set. Data compression shows a 103.5% lead, with scores of 295730 versus 145287. Random string sorting goes to the AMD part at 32771 versus 17771, an 84.4% margin. Data encryption favors the AMD part at 19450 versus 11076, a 75.6% lead. Extended instructions score 20487 for AMD versus 12808 for Intel, a 60% advantage. Floating point math shows a closer race, with 50778 versus 43885, a 15.7% lead for the AMD part. The passmark multithread test confirms the pattern, with 23858 versus 15471, a 54.2% win for AMD.

The Intel Core 5 330 takes the single-thread and specialized tests. The passmark single-thread test records 4088 for Intel versus 3366 for AMD, a 17.7% advantage. The duplicate passmark singlethread entry shows the same scores and margin. The find prime numbers test is a decisive Intel win, 114 versus 58, a 49.1% lead. Physics simulation also favors Intel, 1201 versus 1022, a 14.9% margin.

The win distribution, 7 for AMD and 4 for Intel, reflects the architectural split. The AMD part's 8 cores and 16 threads, combined with a 16 MB L3 cache, deliver consistent wins in data-heavy and parallel workloads. The Intel part's 6 cores and 6 threads, built on a 3 nm process, achieve higher scores in workloads that reward per-core efficiency rather than thread count. The boost clocks are identical at 4.60 GHz, so the single-thread gap comes down to IPC and process advantages rather than frequency. The Intel part also holds a memory bandwidth edge at 59.7 GB/s versus 51.2 GB/s, but that does not translate into wins in the memory-sensitive compression or sorting tests. Overall, the recorded data shows two processors optimized for different ends of the workload spectrum, with the AMD part excelling where parallelism matters and the Intel part excelling where single-thread responsiveness matters.