AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 vs Intel Core 7 350 Comparison

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 and Intel Core 7 350 are active mobile processors in the database. AMD has an average benchmark score of 18811, placing it at the 73rd percentile of all CPUs; Intel has an average score of 17779, at the 71st percentile. AMD's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-1355U (18730, +0.4%), AMD EPYC 7643 (18697, +0.6%), Intel Core i5-12400 (18683, +0.7%), and AMD EPYC 7773X (18979, -0.9%). Intel's nearest rivals include the Intel Core 5 221TE (17860, -0.5%), AMD EPYC 9374F (17693, +0.5%), AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT (17891, -0.6%), and Intel Core 5 120U (17898, -0.7%). In the direct head-to-head suite, Intel records 13 wins and AMD records 2.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Intel's 13 wins start with the Cinebench pair. In Cinebench R15 multicore, Intel scores 1220 against AMD's 1191, with AMD trailing by 2.4%. In R23 multicore, Intel scores 8030 against 7840, again with AMD trailing by 2.4%. Single-core Cinebench results are more decisive: R15 singlecore goes to Intel 292 to 199.9, a 31.5% gap, and R23 singlecore goes to Intel 2046 to 1812, an 11.4% gap. PassMark single-thread confirms the pattern, 4100 vs 3515, a 14.3% gap. The largest head-to-head margin is PassMark find prime numbers: Intel 107, AMD 42, where AMD trails by 60.7%. AMD also trails in PassMark physics by 39.9% (705 vs 1173), floating point math by 38.8% (26196 vs 42809), data encryption by 33.7% (7251 vs 10933), multithread by 15.6% (12797 vs 15170), extended instructions by 7.6% (11124 vs 12045), and random string sorting by 6.1% (16188 vs 17238).

AMD's two wins are PassMark data compression, 152012 vs 143123, a 6.2% lead, and PassMark integer math, 37771 vs 33734, a 12% lead. Both PassMark single-thread entries record the same result, 4100 for Intel and 3515 for AMD, so the single-thread gap holds across the duplicated fields.

Where Each One Wins

AMD's two head-to-head wins are both integer-related. Data compression and integer math are the only tests where AMD finishes ahead, and the 12% integer math margin is AMD's largest win. Intel's wins span Cinebench R15 and R23, PassMark multithread, physics, floating point math, data encryption, extended instructions, find prime numbers, random string sorting, and single-thread. The distribution of wins indicates that Intel's advantage is strongest in floating-point, single-thread, and mixed workload tests, while AMD's advantage is specific to integer throughput and compression work.

The use-case split is therefore clear. Workloads that resemble the Cinebench or PassMark physics, encryption, floating point, prime number, and multithread tests map to Intel. Workloads that resemble data compression and integer math map to AMD. The overall head-to-head record of 13 to 2 reflects that broader Intel coverage.

Architecture Differences

The two parts differ at the silicon and platform level. AMD uses 4 cores and 8 threads; Intel uses 6 cores and 6 threads. AMD's base clock is 2.00 GHz and boost clock is 4.50 GHz. Intel's base clock is 1.50 GHz and boost clock is 4.80 GHz. AMD is built on a 4 nm TSMC process with a Zen 5 architecture, codename Krackan Point 2, generation Ryzen AI 300 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c). Intel is built on a 3 nm Intel process, codename Wildcat Lake, generation Core 5 (Wildcat Lake). AMD has a 28 W TDP; Intel has a 15 W TDP. AMD uses AMD Socket FP8; Intel uses Intel BGA 1516.

Cache hierarchies differ. AMD lists 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 4 MB L3. Intel lists 192 KB L1 per core, 2.5 MB L2 per core, and 6 MB shared L3. Both support DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory. AMD runs dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth; Intel runs single-channel memory with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. Neither supports ECC memory. AMD provides Gen 4 PCIe with 14 CPU lanes; Intel provides Gen 4 PCIe with 6 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics are Radeon 820M on AMD and Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) on Intel. Both parts are listed as Active in production, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. Release dates are 2025-07-15 for AMD and 2026-04-15 for Intel. The Intel Core 7 350 has a launch MSRP of $469.

FAQ

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

A: Intel. Cinebench R23 singlecore is 2046 vs 1812, with AMD trailing by 11.4%. Cinebench R15 singlecore is 292 vs 199.9, with AMD trailing by 31.5%. PassMark single-thread is 4100 vs 3515, with AMD trailing by 14.3%.

Q: Which processor wins the multithreaded tests?

A: Intel. Cinebench R15 multicore is 1220 vs 1191 and R23 multicore is 8030 vs 7840, with AMD trailing by 2.4% in both. PassMark multithread is 15170 vs 12797, with AMD trailing by 15.6%.

Q: In which benchmarks does AMD take the lead?

A: AMD wins PassMark data compression, 152012 vs 143123, a 6.2% lead, and PassMark integer math, 37771 vs 33734, a 12% lead.

Q: What are the core and thread counts?

A: AMD has 4 cores and 8 threads. Intel has 6 cores and 6 threads. Intel has the higher boost clock at 4.80 GHz, while AMD has the higher base clock at 2.00 GHz.

Q: How do memory and PCIe support differ?

A: Both support DDR5 and LPDDR5X. AMD uses dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth and Gen 4 PCIe with 14 CPU lanes. Intel uses single-channel memory with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth and Gen 4 PCIe with 6 CPU lanes.

Q: What do the aggregate scores show?

A: AMD has an average benchmark score of 18811 and sits at the 73rd percentile. Intel has an average score of 17779 and sits at the 71st percentile. In the direct head-to-head suite, Intel wins 13 tests and AMD wins 2.

The Verdict

The aggregate database position is close. AMD holds the higher average benchmark score, 18811 vs 17779, and the higher percentile rank, 73 vs 71. The head-to-head results, however, give Intel 13 wins and AMD 2. That split is explained by workload composition. Intel wins every Cinebench test, PassMark multithread, physics, floating point math, encryption, extended instructions, prime number search, random string sorting, and single-thread. AMD wins data compression and integer math.

The architecture data is consistent with that split. Intel offers a higher boost clock, more physical cores, and a larger L3 cache. AMD offers a higher base clock, dual-channel memory, more PCIe lanes, and 4 cores with 8 threads. The recorded data points to Intel for workloads that resemble the head-to-head suite, and to AMD for work dominated by integer math and data compression.