AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS vs Intel Core 5 330 Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more head-to-head benchmarks?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS wins 11 of the 15 recorded head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core 5 330 wins 4. The AMD part also sits at the 87th percentile of all CPUs in the database, compared to the Intel part's 72nd percentile.

Q: How large is the average benchmark score gap between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS has an average benchmark score of 39,603, while the Intel Core 5 330 averages 18,345. The AMD processor's closest rivals are the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 (39,485, within 0.3%), the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (39,768, ahead by 0.4%), the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS (39,325, 0.7% behind), and the AMD EPYC 4245P (39,215, 1% behind). The Intel Core 5 330 sits near the Intel Core i3-14100 (18,318, 0.1% behind), the Intel Core 7 360 (18,374, 0.2% ahead), the Intel Core i3-13100 (18,380, 0.2% ahead), and the Intel Core 3 305 (18,302, 0.2% behind).

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 330 win any single-core tests?

A: Yes. The Intel part leads in Cinebench R23 single-core (1,856 vs. 1,724, a 7.1% advantage), PassMark single-thread (4,088 vs. 3,692, a 9.7% advantage), and PassMark find prime numbers (114 vs. 84, a 26.3% advantage).

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

A: The largest AMD win is in PassMark integer math, where it scores 93,342 versus 33,258, a 180.7% advantage. It also delivers a 114.2% win in PassMark data compression (311,199 vs. 145,287) and a 113.4% win in PassMark random string sorting (37,922 vs. 17,771).

Q: Do the two processors use the same memory configuration?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS supports dual-channel DDR5 with 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth and ECC memory. The Intel Core 5 330 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X but only in a single-channel configuration, delivering 59.7 GB/s of bandwidth, and it does not support ECC memory.

Q: What are the core and thread counts?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 5 330 has 6 cores and 6 threads, meaning it lacks simultaneous multithreading.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS is built on the Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename, part of the 8000 series. It uses a 4 nm process from TSMC with 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The Intel Core 5 330 uses the Wildcat Lake codename with a 3 nm process fabricated by Intel itself; the database does not list transistor count or die size for the Intel part.

The core configurations differ substantially. The AMD processor provides 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel processor provides 6 cores and 6 threads. The Intel part has no hyperthreading, which directly impacts its multithreaded throughput. Cache layouts also diverge: the AMD chip has 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip lists 192 KB of L1, 2.5 MB of L2, and 6 MB of shared L3.

Clock speeds favor the AMD part on paper. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS has a 3.30 GHz base clock and a 5.10 GHz boost clock. The Intel Core 5 330 has a 1.50 GHz base clock and a 4.60 GHz boost clock. The AMD chip also carries a higher TDP at 28 watts versus 15 watts for the Intel part, a difference that helps explain the AMD processor's substantial multi-core lead.

Memory architecture is another clear separator. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS uses dual-channel DDR5 with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth and supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 5 330 uses single-channel DDR5 or LPDDR5X with 59.7 GB/s of bandwidth and no ECC support. PCIe lane counts also differ: the AMD processor provides Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes, while the Intel processor provides Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics are present on both, but they are different products. The AMD part includes a Radeon 780M, while the Intel part includes Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. Both processors are mobile parts with active production status. The AMD part was released on 2024-04-15, while the Intel part was released on 2026-04-15. The AMD part has a listed launch MSRP of none in the database, while the Intel part has a launch MSRP of $309. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

The Verdict

The benchmark data points to a clear overall winner for compute-heavy workloads: the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS. It wins 11 of 15 head-to-head tests and lands at the 87th percentile of all CPUs, versus the 72nd percentile for the Intel Core 5 330. The average benchmark score of 39,603 versus 18,345 reflects a processor that is roughly twice as fast on aggregate, driven by the AMD part's 8 cores and 16 threads versus 6 cores and 6 threads.

The Intel Core 5 330 is the better choice only for workloads that favor its single-core strength. The data shows it winning Cinebench R23 single-core by 7.1%, PassMark single-thread by 9.7%, and PassMark find prime numbers by 26.3%. For users whose primary tasks are lightly threaded and sensitive to single-thread performance, the Intel part has a measurable edge. Its lower 15-watt TDP also suggests a lower power envelope, though the database does not include power consumption measurements.

For everything else, including multi-core rendering, encryption, compression, integer math, floating-point math, and extended instruction workloads, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS is the stronger performer. Its 85.5% lead in Cinebench R15 multi-core and 72.2% lead in PassMark multi-thread are decisive. The AMD part also provides dual-channel memory with ECC support and more PCIe lanes, which matters for memory-sensitive and I/O-sensitive applications. The Intel part's single-channel memory bus and 6 PCIe lanes limit its platform-level capabilities.

The Intel Core 5 330 has a later release date and a smaller process node, but the recorded measurements do not translate that into a broad performance advantage. The Intel part wins only the single-core tests listed above. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS remains the superior all-round processor in this comparison, with the Intel part serving a narrower niche of single-thread-focused use cases.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every core specification. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 5 330 has 6 cores and 6 threads. Base clocks are 3.30 GHz for AMD and 1.50 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 5.10 GHz for AMD and 4.60 GHz for Intel. TDP is 28 watts for AMD and 15 watts for Intel.

Socket types differ: AMD uses Socket FP7, while Intel uses BGA 1516. The AMD architecture is Zen 4 under the Hawk Point codename, while the Intel part uses the Wildcat Lake codename with no architecture listed in the database. Process nodes are 4 nm for AMD (TSMC) and 3 nm for Intel (Intel foundry). The AMD die measures 178 mm² with 25,000 million transistors; the Intel die size and transistor count are not recorded.

Cache configurations are distinct. The AMD processor has 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. The Intel processor has 192 KB L1, 2.5 MB L2, and 6 MB shared L3. Memory support differs: AMD uses DDR5 dual-channel with 89.6 GB/s and ECC support; Intel uses DDR5 and LPDDR5X single-channel with 59.7 GB/s and no ECC. PCIe is Gen 4 with 20 lanes for AMD and Gen 4 with 6 lanes for Intel.

Integrated graphics are Radeon 780M for AMD and Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) for Intel. The AMD part has a part number of 100-000001353(FP7r2) or 100-000001381(FP7), while the Intel part has part number SAE3G. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $309; the AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded. The Intel part was released on 2026-04-15, versus 2024-04-15 for the AMD part.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest win for the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS is in PassMark integer math, where it scores 93,342 versus 33,258, a 180.7% margin. This is followed by PassMark data compression, where AMD scores 311,199 versus 145,287, a 114.2% lead, and PassMark random string sorting, where AMD scores 37,922 versus 17,771, a 113.4% margin. These three tests show the AMD part roughly doubling or nearly doubling the Intel part's throughput.

Cinebench R15 multi-core gives AMD a 2,458 to 1,325 win, an 85.5% advantage. PassMark extended instructions shows AMD at 22,298 versus 12,808, a 74.1% lead. PassMark multi-thread confirms the pattern: AMD at 26,646 versus 15,471, a 72.2% margin. PassMark data encryption shows AMD at 18,838 versus 11,076, a 70.1% lead. PassMark floating-point math shows AMD at 55,739 versus 43,885, a 27% advantage. Cinebench R23 multi-core is closer but still favors AMD: 14,784 versus 13,150, a 12.4% lead. PassMark physics also favors AMD, 1,351 versus 1,201, a 12.5% margin.

The Intel Core 5 330 takes the remaining four tests. Its biggest win is PassMark find prime numbers, scoring 114 versus 84, a 26.3% advantage. PassMark single-thread shows Intel at 4,088 versus 3,692, a 9.7% lead. Cinebench R23 single-core gives Intel 1,856 versus 1,724, a 7.1% margin. Cinebench R15 single-core is the closest Intel win: 186 versus 271.5 actually favors AMD, but the recorded head-to-head lists Intel as the winner with a 46% delta for AMD. The Intel wins in single-thread tests are consistent, but they are smaller in percentage terms than AMD's multi-thread wins.

The aggregate picture is one-sided. AMD wins 11 tests, Intel wins 4. The AMD wins include the most demanding multi-core and data-throughput workloads, while the Intel wins are confined to single-thread and prime-number tasks. The overall average benchmark score of 39,603 for AMD versus 18,345 for Intel reflects this disparity. The Cinebench R15 single-core result of 271.5 for AMD versus 186 for Intel is listed as an AMD win with a 46% delta, which aligns with the AMD part's higher boost clock. The Intel part's single-core wins in newer tests suggest its architecture handles certain workloads better, but the broad benchmark suite favors AMD decisively.