AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 vs Intel Core 5 211TE Comparison

AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 vs Intel Core 5 211TE: two active processors from different market segments that deliver surprisingly distinct performance profiles. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 330, a mobile Zen 5 part, wins 11 of the 15 head-to-head benchmarks, while the Intel Core 5 211TE, a desktop Bartlett Lake chip, takes 4. The data shows a clear split: Intel dominates multi-core rendering and physics workloads, while AMD leads in single-threaded tests, integer math, and data compression. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 also holds a higher average benchmark score of 18811 against Intel's 15370, a 22.4% gap in the database's aggregate metric.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most decisive result in the entire comparison is the PassMark single-thread test, where the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 scores 3515 against Intel's 1408, a 149.6% advantage. This is the single largest delta in the data set and indicates a fundamental difference in per-core efficiency. The Cinebench R23 single-core result reinforces this, with AMD at 1812 and Intel at 1722, a 5.2% lead for AMD. Even in Cinebench R15 single-core, AMD takes a 15.5% win with 199.9 against 173.

Intel's counterattack comes in multi-core rendering. The Cinebench R23 multi-core test shows Intel at 12201 versus AMD's 7840, a 35.7% margin in Intel's favor. Cinebench R15 multi-core is closer, Intel wins 1229 to 1191, a 3.1% edge. The PassMark physics test is another Intel stronghold, with 1278 versus 705, a 44.8% advantage. Prime number finding also favors Intel, 72 against 42, a 41.7% lead.

AMD wins the remaining workload categories. PassMark integer math shows 37771 against 33991, an 11.1% gap. Extended instructions favor AMD heavily, 11124 versus 8615, a 29.1% margin. Data compression goes to AMD, 152012 versus 133434, a 13.9% win. Random string sorting is AMD's by 9.1%, 16188 to 14838. The PassMark multithread score, which aggregates many parallel workloads, goes to AMD, 12797 versus 11685, a 9.5% lead. Floating-point math is nearly identical, AMD at 26196 and Intel at 26150, a 0.2% difference. Data encryption is also close, AMD at 7251 versus Intel at 7231, a 0.3% edge.

The overall pattern is consistent: Intel's 10 cores provide raw throughput in specific parallel workloads, but AMD's Zen 5 architecture delivers superior per-thread performance across a broader range of tasks. The average benchmark score of 18811 for AMD versus 15370 for Intel confirms that AMD is the stronger overall performer in the database's aggregate rating, placing AMD at the 73rd percentile of all CPUs and Intel at the 69th.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 uses the Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process, with the Krackan Point 2 codename and Ryzen AI 300 generation label. It has 4 cores and 8 threads, with a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The Intel Core 5 211TE is built on a 10 nm Intel process with the Bartlett Lake codename and Core 5 generation label. It has 10 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 1.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. Intel's die size is listed at 215 mm², while AMD's die size is not recorded.

Cache configurations differ significantly. Both use 80 KB of L1 cache per core. AMD has 1 MB of L2 per core, while Intel has 1.25 MB per core. The L3 cache is the major divergence: AMD has only 4 MB, while Intel has 20 MB shared. This larger L3 pool likely contributes to Intel's strong multi-core rendering results, while AMD's smaller cache is offset by higher single-thread efficiency.

Memory support also differs. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with dual-channel access and a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel access and 76.8 GB/s of bandwidth. Intel supports ECC memory, while AMD does not. PCIe connectivity favors Intel, which has Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), compared to AMD's Gen 4 with 14 lanes. Integrated graphics are present on both: AMD uses the Radeon 820M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 730.

The socket and market segments are entirely different. AMD uses AMD Socket FP8 and targets mobile devices. Intel uses Intel Socket 1700 and targets desktops. The TDP reflects this: AMD is rated at 28 watts, while Intel is rated at 45 watts. Intel's higher power envelope aligns with its desktop positioning and larger core count.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-thread performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 leads in every single-thread benchmark recorded. It scores 3515 in PassMark single-thread, a 149.6% advantage over Intel's 1408. In Cinebench R23 single-core, AMD scores 1812 versus Intel's 1722, a 5.2% lead.

Q: Which processor wins in multi-core rendering?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE dominates multi-core Cinebench tests. It scores 12201 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, a 35.7% lead over AMD's 7840. The margin is smaller in Cinebench R15 multi-core, where Intel wins 1229 to 1191, a 3.1% edge.

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: Intel has 10 cores and 16 threads, while AMD has 4 cores and 8 threads. Despite having fewer cores, AMD wins 9.5% of the PassMark multithread aggregate score, 12797 versus 11685.

Q: What is the power consumption difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 has a TDP of 28 watts, while the Intel Core 5 211TE has a TDP of 45 watts. This reflects AMD's mobile design target versus Intel's desktop design target.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: No. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses. AMD has higher memory bandwidth at 89.6 GB/s, compared to Intel's 76.8 GB/s.

Q: Which processor has ECC memory support?

A: Only the Intel Core 5 211TE supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 does not have ECC support in the recorded data.

Q: What are the release dates?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE was released on 2025-01-12, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 was released on 2025-07-15.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every core specification. Core count: AMD has 4 cores, Intel has 10. Threads: AMD has 8, Intel has 16. Base clock: AMD at 2.00 GHz, Intel at 1.70 GHz. Boost clock: AMD at 4.50 GHz, Intel at 4.80 GHz. TDP: AMD at 28 watts, Intel at 45 watts. Socket: AMD Socket FP8 versus Intel Socket 1700. Process node: AMD at 4 nm TSMC, Intel at 10 nm Intel. Die size: Intel at 215 mm², AMD not recorded. L2 cache per core: AMD at 1 MB, Intel at 1.25 MB. L3 cache: AMD at 4 MB, Intel at 20 MB shared. Memory support: AMD uses DDR5 and LPDDR5X, Intel uses DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth: AMD at 89.6 GB/s, Intel at 76.8 GB/s. ECC memory: AMD does not support it, Intel does. PCIe: AMD has Gen 4 with 14 lanes, Intel has Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics: AMD uses Radeon 820M, Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. Market segment: AMD is mobile, Intel is desktop. Release date: AMD on 2025-07-15, Intel on 2025-01-12. Launch MSRP for Intel is $221; AMD has no recorded launch MSRP.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 wins in single-threaded and general-purpose workloads. Its PassMark single-thread score of 3515 is more than double Intel's 1408. It takes integer math by 11.1%, extended instructions by 29.1%, data compression by 13.9%, and random string sorting by 9.1%. The PassMark multithread aggregate also goes to AMD, 12797 versus 11685, a 9.5% win. This makes AMD the better choice for applications that rely on responsive single-thread behavior, encryption, compression, and mixed parallel tasks that do not scale perfectly with core count. Its lower TDP of 28 watts also makes it suitable for power-constrained mobile designs.

The Intel Core 5 211TE wins in heavily parallel compute tasks. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core result of 12201 is 35.7% ahead of AMD's 7840. The physics test shows a 44.8% advantage, 1278 versus 705. Prime number finding favors Intel by 41.7%, 72 versus 42. These results indicate that workloads with high thread scaling, such as 3D rendering, physics simulations, and prime computation, will perform significantly better on the Intel chip. Its 10 cores, 16 threads, and 20 MB of L3 cache provide the resources needed for these tasks. The desktop socket and 45 watt TDP also position it for systems where power draw is less constrained.

The Verdict

The benchmark data shows a clear performance hierarchy. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 is the stronger overall processor, with an average benchmark score of 18811 against Intel's 15370, an 18.3% difference in the aggregate metric. It wins 11 of 15 head-to-head tests and holds the higher percentile ranking at 73 versus 69. The single-thread advantage is overwhelming, and it also wins the PassMark multithread aggregate despite having only 4 cores against Intel's 10. For users prioritizing general responsiveness, encryption, compression, and mixed workloads, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 is the data-supported pick.

The Intel Core 5 211TE is the better choice for specific multi-core rendering and physics workloads. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 35.7% higher, and its physics performance is 44.8% higher. These are substantial margins that matter for rendering farms and simulation tasks. However, the overall benchmark average, the PassMark multithread score, and the single-thread results all favor AMD. The Intel chip also has a higher TDP of 45 watts and a $221 launch MSRP, while AMD has no recorded launch MSRP. The data indicates that AMD wins the broader performance contest, while Intel holds a niche lead in highly parallel compute.