AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 vs Intel Core 5 330 Comparison

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 and Intel Core 5 330 present a sharply divided benchmark profile, with each processor claiming victories in distinct workload categories. The recorded data shows the AMD part wins 8 of the 15 head-to-head tests, while the Intel part takes 7, but the margin of victory tells a more nuanced story than the win count alone.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 delivers its most decisive results in integer-heavy and data-processing tasks. In PassMark integer math, the AMD scores 61,026 against the Intel's 33,258, a 83.5% advantage. This is the largest delta in the entire comparison. Data compression shows a similar pattern: the AMD scores 225,374 versus 145,287, a 55.1% lead. Random string sorting also favors the AMD, 24,891 to 17,771, a 40.1% gap. Extended instruction workloads follow suit, with the AMD scoring 16,197 against 12,808, a 26.5% advantage.

The Cinebench R15 results reinforce the AMD's multi-threaded strength in older rendering workloads. In R15 multi-core, the AMD posts 1,686 points versus 1,325 for the Intel, a 27.2% lead. The single-core R15 test shows an even larger relative gap: 260 to 186, a 39.8% advantage for the AMD. The PassMark multi-thread score also goes to the AMD, 19,000 to 15,471, a 22.8% margin. Data encryption is effectively a tie, with the AMD at 11,110 and the Intel at 11,076, a 0.3% difference.

The Intel Core 5 330 counters with wins in newer rendering tests and several single-threaded workloads. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel scores 13,150 against the AMD's 11,333, a 13.8% lead. The R23 single-core test narrowly favors the Intel, 1,856 to 1,816, a 2.2% margin. PassMark single-thread performance also goes to the Intel, 4,088 versus 3,734, an 8.7% advantage.

Prime number finding is the Intel's most dramatic victory. The Intel scores 114 versus 58 for the AMD, a 49.1% lead. Floating-point math favors the Intel, 43,885 to 40,627, a 7.4% edge. Physics simulation also goes to the Intel, 1,201 to 1,075, a 10.5% margin.

The overall average benchmark scores place these processors in different competitive tiers. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 has an average benchmark score of 28,128, placing it in the 80th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-13490F (delta -0.2%), the Intel Core i5-14500T (delta 0.2%), and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE (delta 0.3%). The Intel Core 5 330, by contrast, has an average benchmark score of 18,345, placing it in the 72nd percentile. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Core i3-14100 (delta 0.1%), the Intel Core 7 360 (delta -0.2%), and the Intel Core 3 305 (delta 0.2%).

The Verdict

The data points to a clear workload-based split rather than an overall winner. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 delivers substantially higher throughput in integer math, data compression, string sorting, and extended instruction sets. Its 83.5% lead in integer math and 55.1% lead in data compression indicate a processor optimized for computational density in parallel integer tasks. The older Cinebench R15 results also favor the AMD significantly, suggesting strong legacy multi-threaded rendering capability.

The Intel Core 5 330 shows superiority in prime number calculation, a 49.1% lead, and in floating-point math, a 7.4% lead. Its Cinebench R23 results, both multi-core and single-core, indicate better performance in the newer rendering benchmark. The single-thread PassMark score also favors the Intel by 8.7%. These results suggest the Intel part handles workloads that rely on scalar throughput and newer instruction scheduling more effectively.

Users should select based on workload type. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 suits data-heavy, integer-parallel tasks such as compression, sorting, and encryption-adjacent workloads. The Intel Core 5 330 suits rendering tasks measured by Cinebench R23, physics calculations, and prime number searching. The overall average benchmark score, 28,128 for the AMD versus 18,345 for the Intel, reflects the AMD's broader strength across the tested PassMark suite, but the Intel's wins in specific tests prevent a universal recommendation.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 has an average benchmark score of 28,128, while the Intel Core 5 330 has an average benchmark score of 18,345.

Q: How large is the AMD's lead in integer math?

A: The AMD scores 61,026 in PassMark integer math versus 33,258 for the Intel, a 83.5% advantage.

Q: In which test does the Intel Core 5 330 have its biggest win?

A: The Intel wins PassMark find prime numbers by a 49.1% margin, scoring 114 versus 58 for the AMD.

Q: What do the Cinebench R23 results show?

A: The Intel wins both R23 tests. Multi-core scores are 13,150 for the Intel versus 11,333 for the AMD (13.8% lead). Single-core scores are 1,856 versus 1,816 (2.2% lead).

Q: How do the two compare in data encryption?

A: The AMD scores 11,110 and the Intel scores 11,076, a 0.3% difference that makes the test effectively a tie.

Q: What are the percentile rankings for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 is in the 80th percentile of all CPUs, and the Intel Core 5 330 is in the 72nd percentile.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several core specifications. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 5 330 has 6 cores and 6 threads. The AMD has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The Intel has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The AMD has a thermal design power of 28 watts, while the Intel is rated at 15 watts.

The memory configurations diverge significantly. The AMD supports dual-channel memory with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, and it supports ECC memory. The Intel supports single-channel memory with a bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s, and it does not support ECC memory. Both support DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory types.

PCIe lane counts also differ. The AMD provides Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics differ as well: the AMD uses Radeon 840M, and the Intel uses Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe). The sockets are different: the AMD uses AMD Socket FP8, and the Intel uses Intel BGA 1516. The Intel has a launch MSRP of $309; the AMD has no recorded launch MSRP.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 uses the Zen 5 architecture with the codename Gorgon Point, part of the Ryzen AI 400 generation (Zen 5 / Zen 5c). It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. Its cache layout includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of L3. Its part number is 100-000001337.

The Intel Core 5 330 uses the Wildcat Lake codename, part of the Core 5 generation (Wildcat Lake). Its architecture is not listed in the database. It is built on a 3 nm process at Intel. Its cache layout includes 192 KB of L1, 2.5 MB of L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. Its part number is SAE3G.

The AMD supports 12 threads via simultaneous multithreading, while the Intel does not. The AMD's L3 cache is 4 MB, and the Intel's is 6 MB shared. The AMD's process node is 4 nm at TSMC, and the Intel's is 3 nm at Intel. Both processors have locked multipliers, and both are marked as active production parts for the mobile market segment.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 dominates in tasks that stress parallel integer execution. The 83.5% lead in integer math and 55.1% lead in data compression indicate a strong fit for file archiving, database operations, and code compilation that involves heavy integer arithmetic. The 40.1% advantage in random string sorting suggests text processing and indexing workloads benefit from the AMD. The 26.5% lead in extended instructions points to applications using SIMD or specialized instruction sets. The R15 multi-core win by 27.2% indicates legacy rendering or 3D modeling software that still uses R15-based benchmarks will run faster on the AMD. The PassMark multi-thread score, 22.8% higher, confirms general parallel workload superiority.

The Intel Core 5 330 wins in prime number calculation by 49.1%, indicating an advantage in algorithms that rely on modular arithmetic and integer division. The floating-point math win by 7.4% suggests scientific computing and numerical simulation tasks run better on the Intel. The physics score, 10.5% higher, points to game physics or particle simulation workloads favoring the Intel. The R23 multi-core win by 13.8% shows newer rendering engines that use R23 as a reference gain from the Intel. The R23 single-core and PassMark single-thread wins, 2.2% and 8.7% respectively, indicate lightly threaded applications with high single-thread demands, such as older games or scripting engines, run faster on the Intel. The Intel's lower 15-watt TDP also implies it fits in thermally constrained chassis, though the data does not quantify power efficiency directly.