AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 vs Intel Core 5 330 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded benchmark data splits this comparison into two distinct usage profiles. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 takes 8 of the 15 head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core 5 330 wins 7. That near-even split hides a clear theme: AMD dominates heavily threaded and parallel workloads, while Intel leads in lighter, burst-oriented tasks.

The AMD side is anchored by massive wins in integer math and data compression. The Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 posts 63233 in PassMark integer math, a 90.1% advantage over Intel's 33258. Data compression shows a 52.5% gap, with AMD at 221581 versus 145287. These are workloads that scale with thread count, and the AMD part has 12 threads against Intel's 6. Random string sorting also favors AMD by 36.9%, and the multithread benchmark shows a 24.2% lead. Extended instructions add another 22.7% win.

The Intel Core 5 330 counters in single-thread and latency-sensitive tests. Its PassMark single-thread score of 4088 beats AMD's 3758 by 8.1%. The Cinebench R23 single-core result is closer, 1856 versus 1802, a 2.9% edge. Prime number finding goes Intel's way by 35.1%, which points to strong integer branch performance per core. Floating-point math also favors Intel, 43885 versus 39662, a 9.6% gap, and the physics benchmark shows a 9.7% Intel lead.

Cinebench tells a mixed story. The older R15 multicore test favors AMD by 31.5%, while R23 multicore flips to Intel by 12.3%. The R15 single-core test is AMD's largest single-thread win at 48.4%, which contrasts with Intel winning both R23 single-core and PassMark single-thread. The data indicates the AMD part performs better in older renderer versions, while Intel's architecture handles newer Cinebench workloads more efficiently.

Overall average scores in the database place the AMD part at 27932, well above Intel's 18345. That places AMD in the 80th percentile of all CPUs, while Intel sits at the 72nd percentile. For sustained throughput, the AMD processor is the stronger pick. For quick-response tasks and per-core efficiency, the Intel processor has the edge.

Architecture Differences

The two chips come from different design philosophies. AMD uses a hybrid Zen 5 / Zen 5c arrangement under the Krackan Point codename, fabricated on TSMC's 4 nm process. Intel's Wildcat Lake uses a 3 nm node from its own foundry. The AMD die measures 195 mm², while Intel does not report a die size in the database.

Core counts match at 6 each, but threading diverges sharply. AMD enables simultaneous multithreading for 12 threads total. Intel ships 6 threads, meaning one thread per core with no SMT. This explains the large gap in thread-scaled workloads like integer math and compression. The cache hierarchy also differs. AMD allocates 80 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, with 8 MB of shared L3. Intel provides 192 KB of L1 total and 2.5 MB of L2 total, with 6 MB of shared L3. AMD's per-core cache allocation is more generous, though Intel's shared L3 is denser relative to its smaller L2.

Memory architecture is another major split. Both support DDR5 and LPDDR5X, but AMD runs dual-channel memory with a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Intel uses a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s. That 29.9 GB/s difference directly impacts bandwidth-hungry workloads. AMD also supports ECC memory, while Intel does not.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while Intel offers Gen 4 with 6 lanes. For mobile platforms, that gives AMD more headroom for discrete GPUs or multiple NVMe drives. Integrated graphics are Radeon 840M on the AMD side versus Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores on the Intel side.

Release timing and power targets separate them further. AMD launched on 2025-01-05, while Intel's release date is 2026-04-15. The AMD TDP is 28 W, nearly double Intel's 15 W. Both are mobile parts with locked multipliers. AMD uses Socket FP8, Intel uses BGA 1516. Neither chip reports a transistor count.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single win belongs to AMD in PassMark integer math. A 90.1% margin, 63233 versus 33258, shows what 12 threads can do against 6 in a purely integer-scaled test. Data compression is next at 52.5%, then Cinebench R15 single-core at 48.4%. The R15 multicore test adds a 31.5% AMD win, and random string sorting delivers 36.9%. Data encryption is nearly a tie at 1.2% in AMD's favor, the closest result in the entire set.

Intel's biggest counter is prime number finding at 35.1% ahead. That is a notable result because it runs on a single core and relies on tight loop performance. Cinebench R23 multicore gives Intel a 12.3% win, which is unexpected given the thread deficit. The physics benchmark adds 9.7% for Intel, floating-point math 9.6%, and PassMark single-thread 8.1%. Cinebench R23 single-core is a modest 2.9% Intel lead.

The two Cinebench versions disagree significantly. R15 multicore awards AMD 1743 against Intel's 1325. R23 multicore reverses the outcome, 11534 for AMD versus 13150 for Intel. That 1,616-point swing in R23 suggests the newer test's workloads favor Intel's architecture despite fewer threads. Similarly, R15 single-core gives AMD a 48.4% lead, while R23 single-core goes to Intel by 2.9%. Benchmark version selection clearly matters when evaluating these two processors.

PassMark multithread confirms AMD's overall throughput advantage, 19215 versus 15471, a 24.2% gap. Extended instructions favor AMD by 22.7%. The two PassMark single-thread entries are identical at 3758 for AMD and 4088 for Intel, so the database records the same result twice. Intel wins both.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ on nearly every specification line. AMD runs at a 2.00 GHz base clock and 4.80 GHz boost, while Intel sits at 1.50 GHz base and 4.60 GHz boost. AMD draws 28 W TDP, Intel draws 15 W. AMD is on 4 nm TSMC, Intel on 3 nm Intel. AMD has 12 threads, Intel has 6. AMD's L3 is 8 MB, Intel's is 6 MB. AMD's memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s, Intel's is 59.7 GB/s. AMD supports ECC, Intel does not. AMD has 16 PCIe Gen 4 lanes, Intel has 6. AMD uses the Radeon 840M iGPU, Intel uses Xe3 with 2 Xe cores. AMD's part number is 100-000001600, Intel's is SAE3G. AMD's launch date is 2025-01-05, Intel's is 2026-04-15. Intel has a recorded launch MSRP of $309. AMD has no launch MSRP in the database. Both are mobile, active production parts with locked multipliers.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 has 12 threads across 6 cores, while the Intel Core 5 330 has 6 threads across 6 cores with no SMT.

Q: How large is the performance gap in the database average score?

A: AMD averages 27932 versus Intel's 18345. AMD sits in the 80th percentile of all CPUs, Intel in the 72nd.

Q: Which chip wins single-thread performance?

A: Intel wins PassMark single-thread with 4088 versus 3758, an 8.1% lead. Intel also wins Cinebench R23 single-core by 2.9%. AMD wins Cinebench R15 single-core by 48.4%.

Q: What explains AMD's large win in integer math?

A: AMD scores 63233 versus Intel's 33258, a 90.1% difference. The 12-thread configuration allows better scaling in this parallel workload.

Q: Does the Intel chip have any advantage in memory bandwidth?

A: No. AMD has dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s, while Intel uses single-channel with 59.7 GB/s.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: Only the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 supports ECC. The Intel Core 5 330 does not list ECC support.