AMD Ryzen 9 270 vs Intel Core 5 330 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive performance gap between the AMD Ryzen 9 270 and the Intel Core 5 330. Across 17 benchmark comparisons, the AMD part takes 14 wins, while the Intel processor claims 3. The average benchmark score for the AMD Ryzen 9 270 is 40246, placing it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 5 330 averages 18345, good for the 72nd percentile.

The largest margin comes in PassMark integer math, where the AMD Ryzen 9 270 scores 98266 against 33258 for the Intel Core 5 330, a 195.5% advantage. PassMark data compression shows a 141.9% delta, with AMD at 351398 and Intel at 145287. Random string sorting favors AMD by 140.9%, scoring 42819 versus 17771. Extended instructions deliver a 108.7% lead, 26729 to 12808. Data encryption shows an 88.3% edge, 20852 to 11076. Floating-point math lands at 60122 for AMD against 43885 for Intel, a 37% gap. Multithread performance is 88% higher for AMD, 29089 to 15471. Physics results are closer, with AMD ahead by 13.7%, 1365 to 1201.

Cinebench results follow the same pattern. In Cinebench R15 multicore, AMD scores 2664 versus 1325, a 101.1% lead. Single-core R15 shows 376 against 186, a 102.2% edge. R20 multicore lands at 11103 versus 5523, a 101% delta, and R20 single-core is 1567 to 779, a 101.2% lead. R23 multicore gives AMD 26438 against 13150, also a 101% margin, while R23 single-core is 3732 to 1856, a 101.1% advantage.

The Intel Core 5 330 wins two single-thread PassMark tests. PassMark single-thread scores 4088 for Intel versus 3784 for AMD, a 7.4% lead. The duplicate passmark_singlethread entry records the same result. The third Intel win is prime number finding, where Intel scores 114 against 88, a 22.8% advantage. This is the only workload in the entire comparison where Intel leads by more than a small margin.

The nearest rival data contextualizes both parts. The AMD Ryzen 9 270 sits within 0.4% of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 (40081), within 0.3% of the Intel Core 5 221E (40144), and essentially ties the Intel Core i9-13905H (40313, -0.2%) and the Intel Xeon 6369P (40327, -0.2%). The Intel Core 5 330 matches the Intel Core i3-14100 (18318, 0.1%), the Intel Core 7 360 (18374, -0.2%), the Intel Core i3-13100 (18380, -0.2%), and the Intel Core 3 305 (18302, 0.2%). In other words, the AMD Ryzen 9 270 performs in a completely different class, roughly 2.2 times the average benchmark score of the Intel Core 5 330.

The Verdict

The data supports a straightforward split. The AMD Ryzen 9 270 dominates multi-threaded workloads, every Cinebench test, and the large majority of PassMark compute tasks. The Intel Core 5 330 offers a measurable single-thread PassMark advantage and a clear win in prime number finding, but its overall average benchmark score of 18345 is less than half of the AMD part's 40246.

Users whose workloads depend on integer math, data compression, encryption, floating-point math, or any of the Cinebench rendering tests should select the AMD Ryzen 9 270. The margins are not subtle: 88% or higher in multithread, encryption, extended instructions, compression, and string sorting. The AMD part also has 8 cores and 16 threads, which aligns with its multicore results. The Intel Core 5 330 has 6 cores and 6 threads, and its results reflect that configuration.

The Intel Core 5 330 makes sense for single-thread PassMark scenarios, where it leads by 7.4%, and for prime number finding, where it leads by 22.8%. These are narrow use cases. The AMD part wins single-core Cinebench tests by roughly 101%, which suggests the Intel advantage does not extend to rendering-oriented single-thread performance. The percentile data reinforces the gap: 87th percentile versus 72nd percentile. The recorded measurements show no scenario where the Intel part is competitive in aggregate throughput.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 9 270 uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 5 330 uses the Wildcat Lake codename on a 3 nm process at Intel, with 6 cores and 6 threads. The Intel part lacks a listed architecture name in the database.

Cache layouts differ substantially. The AMD Ryzen 9 270 has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 5 330 lists 192 KB of L1 cache, 2.5 MB of L2 cache, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part has no 3D V-Cache. The transistor count for the AMD processor is 25,000 million on a 178 mm² die; the database records no transistor count or die size for the Intel chip.

Integrated graphics differ. The AMD Ryzen 9 270 uses the Radeon 780M. The Intel Core 5 330 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. Both processors target the mobile market segment, and both are active production parts. The AMD launch date is January 5, 2025, while the Intel release date is April 15, 2026. The AMD part number is 100-000001836, and the Intel part number is SAE3G. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part uses the AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel part uses Intel BGA 1516.

Specification Differences

Clock speeds differ across the board. The AMD Ryzen 9 270 has a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Intel Core 5 330 has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Thermal design power also diverges: the AMD part is rated at 45 watts, while the Intel part is rated at 15 watts. The AMD Ryzen 9 270 has a launch MSRP of none recorded, while the Intel Core 5 330 lists a launch MSRP of $309.

Memory support shows clear differences. The AMD Ryzen 9 270 supports DDR5 over a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core 5 330 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. Neither part supports ECC memory. PCIe connectivity also differs: the AMD part provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only). The AMD part has 8 cores and 16 threads; the Intel part has 6 cores and 6 threads.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 270 averages 40246, placing it in the 87th percentile. The Intel Core 5 330 averages 18345, placing it in the 72nd percentile.

Q: Where does the Intel Core 5 330 beat the AMD Ryzen 9 270?

A: The Intel Core 5 330 wins PassMark single-thread (4088 versus 3784, a 7.4% lead) and prime number finding (114 versus 88, a 22.8% lead). These are the only three recorded wins, including the duplicate single-thread entry.

Q: How large is the AMD lead in multi-threaded workloads?

A: PassMark multithread scores 29089 for AMD versus 15471 for Intel, an 88% delta. Cinebench R23 multicore shows 26438 versus 13150, a 101% delta. Cinebench R20 multicore is 11103 versus 5523, also 101%.

Q: What cache sizes do the two processors use?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 270 has 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. The Intel Core 5 330 has 192 KB L1, 2.5 MB L2, and 6 MB shared L3.

Q: What are the core and thread counts?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 270 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 5 330 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: Which processor has higher clock speeds?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 270 has a 4.00 GHz base clock and 5.20 GHz boost clock. The Intel Core 5 330 has a 1.50 GHz base clock and 4.60 GHz boost clock. The AMD part also has a higher TDP at 45 watts versus 15 watts.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 9 270 wins in every Cinebench test, both single-core and multi-core, with margins of roughly 101%. It wins PassMark multithread by 88%, data compression by 141.9%, data encryption by 88.3%, extended instructions by 108.7%, floating-point math by 37%, integer math by 195.5%, physics by 13.7%, and random string sorting by 140.9%. These results make it the choice for rendering, compression, encryption, and general compute-heavy tasks.

The Intel Core 5 330 wins PassMark single-thread by 7.4% and prime number finding by 22.8%. Its lower TDP of 15 watts versus 45 watts indicates a lower power envelope, and its single-channel memory bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth reflects a more constrained platform. The Intel part uses a 3 nm process at Intel, while the AMD part uses a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel part also supports LPDDR5X in addition to DDR5, which the AMD part does not list.

The database positions the AMD Ryzen 9 270 alongside processors like the Intel Core i9-13905H and Intel Xeon 6369P, all within 0.2% of its average score. The Intel Core 5 330 sits alongside the Intel Core i3-14100 and Intel Core i3-13100. The clustering confirms the two parts occupy different performance tiers. The AMD processor belongs to a high-end mobile class, while the Intel processor aligns with lower-tier parts. For workloads that use many threads or heavy arithmetic, the AMD Ryzen 9 270 is the clear choice. For single-thread PassMark tasks and prime number searches, the Intel Core 5 330 has a narrow edge.