AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G vs Intel Core 5 330 Comparison

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G and Intel Core 5 330 are recorded in different market segments: Desktop and Mobile. The AMD part posts an average benchmark score of 46,187 and lands in the 89th percentile. The Intel part averages 18,345 and sits in the 72nd percentile. In the direct PassMark comparisons, AMD wins 8 tests and Intel wins 3.

The Verdict

The recorded data places the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G in a higher performance tier. Its average of 46,187 is far above the Intel average of 18,345. The AMD average sits 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i9-13900HX (46,098), 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 (46,062), 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 (46,030), and 0.5% ahead of the AMD EPYC 4364P (45,970). The Intel Core 5 330, with an average of 18,345, is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i3-14100 (18,318), 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core 3 305 (18,302), 0.2% behind the Intel Core 7 360 (18,374), and 0.2% behind the Intel Core i3-13100 (18,380).

The nearest-rival data associates the AMD part with the Intel Core i9-13900HX, Intel Core Ultra 5 235, AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375, and AMD EPYC 4364P. The nearest-rival data associates the Intel part with the Intel Core i3-14100, Intel Core 7 360, Intel Core i3-13100, and Intel Core 3 305.

The head-to-head results reinforce that placement. AMD wins 8 of the recorded comparisons, including integer math, data compression, random string sorting, extended instructions, multithread, data encryption, physics, and floating-point math. Intel wins 3, with a clear win in find prime numbers and the same single-thread result recorded under both single-thread test names. The AMD part is the choice for desktop workloads built around multithread throughput and memory bandwidth; the Intel part is the mobile-oriented chip with a 15 TDP and a slight single-thread edge. The Intel Core 5 330 has a launch MSRP of $309.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use different process nodes and foundries. AMD uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, with the codename Gorgon Point and generation Ryzen AI 400 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c). Intel uses a 3 nm process from Intel, with the codename Wildcat Lake and generation Core 5 (Wildcat Lake). AMD has 6 cores and 12 threads; Intel has 6 cores and 6 threads.

The AMD base clock is 2.00 GHz and boost clock is 4.80 GHz. The Intel base clock is 1.50 GHz and boost clock is 4.60 GHz. The AMD release date is 2026-02-28, and the Intel release date is 2026-04-15. Both parts are listed as Active production status.

Cache layouts differ. AMD records 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3. Intel records 192 KB of L1, 2.5 MB of L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The AMD die size is recorded at 195 mm²; the Intel die size is not recorded.

Memory support also diverges. AMD supports DDR5 over a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth and ECC memory. Intel supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s of bandwidth and no ECC. AMD exposes Gen 4 PCIe with 12 CPU lanes; Intel exposes Gen 4 PCIe with 6 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics are the Radeon 840M on AMD and Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) on Intel.

Feature differences extend to the platform. AMD is a desktop part on AMD Socket AM5 with an unlocked multiplier; Intel is a mobile part on Intel BGA 1516 with a locked multiplier. TDP is 65 for AMD and 15 for Intel.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The PassMark comparisons show a lopsided throughput advantage for AMD. In integer math, AMD scores 71,251 against Intel's 33,258, a 114.2% delta. Data compression goes 292,735 to 145,287, a 101.5% delta. Random string sorting goes 31,106 to 17,771, a 75% delta. Extended instructions go 20,648 to 12,808, a 61.2% delta. Multithread goes 23,487 to 15,471, a 51.8% delta. Data encryption goes 13,585 to 11,076, a 22.7% delta. Physics goes 1,329 to 1,201, a 10.7% delta. Floating-point math goes 45,711 to 43,885, a 4.2% delta.

Intel's wins are narrower. In find prime numbers, Intel scores 114 to AMD's 90, a -21.1% delta for AMD. In the single-thread entries, Intel scores 4,088 to AMD's 4,060, a -0.7% delta for AMD. The Intel part's 3 wins consist of the find prime numbers result and the same single-thread score recorded under both single-thread test names.

Specification Differences

| Field | AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G | Intel Core 5 330 |

|---|---|---|

| Threads | 12 | 6 |

| Base clock | 2.00 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.80 GHz | 4.60 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 15 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel BGA 1516 |

| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die size | 195 mm² | Not recorded |

| L1 cache | 80 KB (per core) | 192 KB |

| L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2.5 MB |

| L3 cache | 8 MB | 6 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

| Memory bus | Dual-channel | Single-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 59.7 GB/s |

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 12 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 6 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 840M | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) |

| Market segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Multiplier unlocked | Yes | No |

| Release date | 2026-02-28 | 2026-04-15 |

| Part number | 100-000001918 | SAE3G |

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G averages 46,187 and sits in the 89th percentile. The Intel Core 5 330 averages 18,345 and sits in the 72nd percentile.

Q: How do thread counts differ?

A: The AMD part has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel part has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: What memory bandwidth is recorded for each?

A: AMD records 89.6 GB/s over a dual-channel DDR5 bus. Intel records 59.7 GB/s over a single-channel bus supporting DDR5 and LPDDR5X.

Q: Which part supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 5 330 does not.

Q: What are the process nodes and foundries?

A: AMD uses a 4 nm TSMC process. Intel uses a 3 nm Intel process.

Q: What are the integrated graphics?

A: AMD uses Radeon 840M. Intel uses Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe).