AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 vs Intel Core 5 213PTE Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data delivers a decisive outcome: the Intel Core 5 213PTE wins all 15 recorded head-to-head tests against the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330. The Intel part holds an average benchmark score of 32924, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD chip averages 18811, sitting in the 73rd percentile. This is not a marginal gap; the Intel processor leads by roughly 75% in average score, and in several multi-threaded workloads the margin exceeds 60 percentage points.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 is a mobile-focused, 28 W processor built on a 4 nm TSMC node with Zen 5 architecture. It uses 4 cores and 8 threads, boosting to 4.50 GHz. The Intel Core 5 213PTE is a desktop part with a 45 W TDP, 8 cores and 16 threads, boosting to 5.20 GHz, built on Intel's 10 nm node with Bartlett Lake architecture. The data shows the Intel chip is faster in every measured category, from single-threaded PassMark to Cinebench multi-core. The closest contest is single-thread performance, where the Intel part leads by only 5.5%, but even that win is unambiguous.

For users selecting between these two, the data points to the Intel Core 5 213PTE for any workload where raw performance matters. The AMD part's only advantages are qualitative: it is a mobile chip with a lower TDP, which suggests it belongs in thinner systems, and it uses newer manufacturing technology. But on every recorded benchmark, the Intel processor delivers higher scores. The verdict from the database is clear: the Intel Core 5 213PTE dominates the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 in performance, and the AMD chip should only be chosen when its form factor and power envelope are the primary constraints.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel part offers double the core count and double the thread count.

Q: What is the difference in boost clock speed?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE boosts to 5.20 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 boosts to 4.50 GHz. The Intel chip runs 0.70 GHz higher at maximum boost.

Q: Which processor has the higher Cinebench R23 multi-core score?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE scores 21751 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, compared to 7840 for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330. This represents a 64% advantage for the Intel part.

Q: How do the two processors compare in single-thread performance?

A: In PassMark single-thread, the Intel Core 5 213PTE scores 3718 against 3515 for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330, a 5.5% lead. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Intel part scores 3070 versus 1812, a 41% advantage.

Q: What are the TDP ratings for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE has a TDP of 45 W, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 has a TDP of 28 W. The Intel chip draws more power but delivers substantially higher performance.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Intel Core 5 213PTE supports ECC memory, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 does not.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages and target different market segments. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Krackan Point 2 codename, part of the Ryzen AI 300 generation. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 213PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, part of the Core 5 generation, and is fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry.

The core counts differ significantly. AMD's chip has 4 cores and 8 threads, while Intel's has 8 cores and 16 threads. This structural difference explains much of the multi-threaded performance gap. The AMD processor has an L1 cache of 80 KB per core and an L2 cache of 1 MB per core, with a total L3 cache of 4 MB. The Intel processor also has 80 KB of L1 per core, but doubles the L2 to 2 MB per core and provides 24 MB of shared L3 cache. That L3 advantage is substantial and contributes to the Intel chip's lead in memory-sensitive workloads.

The integrated graphics differ as well. AMD pairs the Ryzen AI 5 330 with Radeon 820M graphics, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. The AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with a dual-channel bus and a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but has a lower memory bandwidth rating of 76.8 GB/s. The AMD part uses a Gen 4 PCIe interface with 14 CPU lanes, while the Intel part uses Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The Intel processor supports ECC memory; the AMD processor does not.

The sockets are incompatible. AMD uses Socket FP8, while Intel uses Socket 1700. The AMD part is classified as a mobile processor, while the Intel part is a desktop processor. The AMD chip was released in July 2025, while the Intel chip has a release date of March 2026. Both are listed as active production parts. Neither has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking headroom is limited on both.

Specification Differences

The recorded specifications show clear divergences across nearly every field. The Intel Core 5 213PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads, versus 4 cores and 8 threads for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330. The base clock is 2.10 GHz for Intel and 2.00 GHz for AMD, a 0.10 GHz difference. The boost clock is 5.20 GHz for Intel and 4.50 GHz for AMD, a 0.70 GHz difference.

TDP is another major split: Intel is rated at 45 W, AMD at 28 W. The Intel part is a desktop component on Socket 1700, while the AMD part is a mobile component on Socket FP8. The process nodes differ, with Intel using 10 nm and AMD using 4 nm. The cache hierarchy favors Intel: 2 MB L2 per core and 24 MB shared L3 for Intel, versus 1 MB L2 per core and 4 MB L3 for AMD. L1 is identical at 80 KB per core.

Memory support differs in type and bandwidth. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. ECC memory is available on Intel but not on AMD. PCIe generations differ: Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, AMD uses Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes. The integrated graphics are different as well, with AMD featuring Radeon 820M and Intel featuring UHD Graphics 730. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $221; the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Every recorded head-to-head benchmark goes to the Intel Core 5 213PTE. The largest gap appears in PassMark find prime numbers, where Intel scores 157 against AMD's 42, a 73.2% advantage. PassMark physics shows a 67.9% gap, with Intel at 2199 and AMD at 705. Cinebench R23 multi-core delivers a 64% lead for Intel, with scores of 21751 and 7840. PassMark floating point math shows a 63.5% gap, with Intel at 71722 and AMD at 26196.

The data compression test shows Intel at 261083 versus AMD at 152012, a 41.8% difference. Data encryption favors Intel at 14413 versus 7251, a 49.7% gap. Integer math goes to Intel at 93109 versus 37771, a 59.4% difference. Multithread performance shows Intel at 25590 and AMD at 12797, exactly a 50% gap. Random string sorting favors Intel at 30106 versus 16188, a 46.2% difference.

Cinebench R15 results follow the same pattern. Multi-core shows Intel at 2192 and AMD at 1191, a 45.7% gap. Single-core shows Intel at 309 and AMD at 199.9, a 35.3% difference. Cinebench R23 single-core gives Intel 3070 against AMD's 1812, a 41% lead. Extended instructions favor Intel at 16146 versus 11124, a 31.1% gap.

The closest result is PassMark single-thread, where Intel scores 3718 and AMD scores 3515, a 5.5% edge for Intel. This is the only test where the margin falls below double digits. Even so, Intel wins that test as well. The database records 15 wins for Intel and zero for AMD across all head-to-head benchmarks.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 213PTE wins across every performance category in the database. Its largest advantages come in multi-threaded and compute-heavy workloads. The 73.2% lead in prime number finding and the 67.9% lead in physics indicate strong integer and simulation performance. The 64% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core confirms that content creation and rendering tasks will run substantially faster on the Intel chip. Data compression and encryption, both memory- and compute-intensive, show Intel ahead by 41.8% and 49.7% respectively. For users running parallel workloads, database queries, video encoding, or 3D rendering, the Intel part is the clear choice.

The Intel chip also wins single-threaded tests, though by a smaller margin. Its 5.5% lead in PassMark single-thread and its 41% lead in Cinebench R23 single-core show that even lightly threaded applications favor Intel. The higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz and the larger shared L3 cache of 24 MB support these results. The Intel part also supports ECC memory, which matters for reliability-sensitive workloads.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 has no benchmark wins to claim. Its advantages are contextual rather than performance-based. It is a mobile processor with a 28 W TDP, which makes it suitable for thin-and-light laptops where power draw and heat output are constrained. It uses a 4 nm process, which suggests better power efficiency per transistor, and it supports LPDDR5X memory, which is common in mobile designs. Its integrated Radeon 820M graphics may offer different capabilities than Intel's UHD Graphics 730, but the database does not record any graphics benchmark results. The AMD part also carries a higher memory bandwidth rating of 89.6 GB/s, though this does not translate into a performance win in any recorded test.

The data does not support choosing the AMD part for speed. It only supports choosing it for the mobile form factor, the lower TDP, and the newer manufacturing node. For any workload where the recorded benchmarks apply, the Intel Core 5 213PTE delivers higher scores, often by margins of 30 to 70 percentage points. The database's verdict is unambiguous: Intel wins every measured comparison, and AMD's only strengths are outside the benchmark suite.