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

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 records an average benchmark score of 41,208, placing it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 5 330 records an average score of 18,345, placing it in the 72nd percentile.

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: Both processors have 6 cores. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 supports 12 threads, while the Intel Core 5 330 supports 6 threads.

Q: Which processor wins more head-to-head benchmark tests?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 wins 6 of the 11 head-to-head tests. The Intel Core 5 330 wins 5 tests.

Q: What is the difference in memory bandwidth between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 delivers 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth over a dual-channel memory bus. The Intel Core 5 330 delivers 59.7 GB/s over a single-channel memory bus.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 330 support ECC memory?

A: No, the Intel Core 5 330 does not support ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 supports ECC memory.

Q: What is the release date for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 was released on 2026-01-04. The Intel Core 5 330 was released on 2026-04-15.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Gorgon Point codename, belonging to the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation that combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process by TSMC with a die size of 195 mm². The Intel Core 5 330 uses the Wildcat Lake codename under the Core 5 generation, manufactured on a 3 nm process by Intel. The database lists no architecture name for the Intel part, but its process node is smaller.

The AMD processor has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, with a 28 W TDP. The Intel processor has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, with a 15 W TDP. The AMD part is the higher-power, higher-clock design.

Cache structures differ significantly. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3. The Intel Core 5 330 uses 192 KB of L1 total, 2.5 MB of L2 total, and 6 MB of shared L3. The AMD design allocates more L2 per core, while the Intel design pools a larger L1 region.

Memory support is similar in type, both accepting DDR5 and LPDDR5X, but the AMD part uses a dual-channel memory bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, while the Intel part uses a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s. ECC memory is supported by the AMD processor only. PCIe connectivity also differs: the AMD processor exposes Gen 4 with 16 CPU-only lanes, whereas the Intel processor exposes Gen 4 with 6 CPU-only lanes.

Integrated graphics differ by vendor. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 includes the Radeon 840M. The Intel Core 5 330 includes Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores.

The Verdict

The head-to-head data splits evenly by test count, but the magnitude of the wins is heavily one-sided. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 takes 6 tests with an average win margin that is far larger than the Intel Core 5 330's 5 test wins. The AMD processor leads in integer math by 98.4%, data compression by 76.5%, and random string sorting by 53.4%. Those are dominant margins. The Intel Core 5 330 wins the remaining tests by much smaller margins: prime number finding by 32.5%, single-thread performance by 7.4%, physics by 6.8%, and floating point math by 2.2%.

The average benchmark score tells a similar story. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 sits at 41,208, roughly 2.25 times the Intel Core 5 330's 18,345. The percentile ranking confirms the gap: 87th versus 72nd percentile. The nearest rivals for the AMD part include the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H at 41,215 and the Intel Core Ultra X7 358H at 40,967, placing the AMD part in the upper mid-range of mobile processors. The Intel Core 5 330 sits alongside desktop parts like the Intel Core i3-14100 at 18,318 and the Intel Core i3-13100 at 18,380, indicating a much lower overall performance tier.

The data indicates that the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 is the stronger all-round processor for multi-threaded and data-intensive workloads. The Intel Core 5 330 has a clear single-thread advantage and a much lower TDP of 15 W versus 28 W, which matters for power-constrained designs. Users who need peak single-core responsiveness or minimal power draw would look at the Intel part. Users who need throughput in compression, sorting, encryption, and integer-heavy tasks would look at the AMD part. The AMD processor also offers dual-channel memory, ECC support, and 16 PCIe Gen 4 lanes, all of which are absent or reduced on the Intel processor.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 | Intel Core 5 330 |

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

| Cores | 6 | 6 |

| Threads | 12 | 6 |

| Base Clock | 2.00 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.80 GHz | 4.60 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 15 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel BGA 1516 |

| Codename | Gorgon Point | Wildcat Lake |

| Process Node | 4 nm (TSMC) | 3 nm (Intel) |

| Die Size | 195 mm² | Not listed |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB per core | 192 KB total |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB per core | 2.5 MB total |

| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 6 MB shared |

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | Single-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 59.7 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | Supported | Not supported |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 16 lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 6 lanes (CPU only) |

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

| Launch MSRP | Not listed | $309 |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most lopsided result in the entire comparison is passmark_integer_math. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 scores 65,991 against the Intel Core 5 330's 33,258, a 98.4% advantage. That is nearly double the throughput in integer arithmetic, which underpins general application logic, file processing, and many productivity tasks.

Data compression follows a similar pattern. The AMD part scores 256,420 versus 145,287, a 76.5% lead. Random string sorting shows a 53.4% advantage for AMD with scores of 27,252 versus 17,771. Extended instructions, which measure SIMD and specialized instruction handling, favor AMD at 18,456 versus 12,808, a 44.1% margin. Data encryption favors AMD by 12.1% with scores of 12,418 versus 11,076. The multithread test shows AMD ahead at 21,054 versus 15,471, a 36.1% lead, confirming that the 12-thread AMD design scales better than the 6-thread Intel design.

The Intel Core 5 330 wins the remaining five tests, but by smaller margins. The largest Intel win is in prime number finding: 114 versus 77, a 32.5% advantage. This test rewards the Intel part's higher per-core efficiency. Single-thread performance goes to Intel at 4,088 versus 3,785, a 7.4% margin. Physics favors Intel at 1,201 versus 1,119, a 6.8% margin. Floating point math is nearly even, with Intel at 43,885 versus AMD at 42,934, a 2.2% difference.

The average benchmark scores reflect a broader gap than the head-to-head wins suggest. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 averages 41,208, while the Intel Core 5 330 averages 18,345. The AMD part's nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H, scores 41,215, essentially identical. The Intel part's nearest rival, the Intel Core i3-14100, scores 18,318, also nearly identical. This places the two processors in entirely different performance brackets despite sharing the same core count.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 dominates in every workload that benefits from simultaneous multithreading and high memory bandwidth. Integer math, data compression, random string sorting, extended instructions, data encryption, and the multithread test all go to AMD with margins from 12.1% to 98.4%. The dual-channel memory bus at 89.6 GB/s and 16 PCIe Gen 4 lanes make this processor a better fit for data-heavy mobile systems, engineering workstations, and any task involving large in-memory datasets. The 12 threads allow the processor to keep more work in flight than the Intel part's 6 threads.

The Intel Core 5 330 wins in single-thread responsiveness, prime number finding, physics, and floating point math. The single-thread score of 4,088 versus 3,785 gives it a 7.4% edge in lightly threaded applications, older software that does not scale across cores, and interactive workloads where per-core latency matters more than aggregate throughput. The prime number result, 114 versus 77, shows a 32.5% lead in a workload that is largely single-threaded and cache-sensitive. The physics score of 1,201 versus 1,119 indicates a modest advantage in simulation-style tasks that rely on scalar floating point performance. The floating point math score of 43,885 versus 42,934 is close, but still favors Intel.

Power consumption is another differentiator. The Intel part has a 15 W TDP compared to the AMD part's 28 W. For fanless designs, ultra-portable notebooks, or systems where thermal headroom is limited, the Intel Core 5 330 offers competitive single-thread performance at nearly half the TDP. The AMD part uses more power but returns much higher multi-thread throughput and a richer memory subsystem.

The overall record shows a split: the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 wins the performance-per-watt battle in multi-threaded throughput and memory-intensive work, while the Intel Core 5 330 wins the efficiency battle in single-thread and light-load scenarios. The 87th percentile ranking of the AMD part versus the 72nd percentile of the Intel part puts the overall performance verdict firmly with AMD.