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

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440G has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 5 330 has 6 cores and 6 threads. The AMD part uses simultaneous multithreading to double its thread count, while the Intel part does not.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440G boosts to 4.80 GHz, which is 0.20 GHz higher than the Intel Core 5 330's 4.60 GHz boost. The AMD part also has a higher base clock at 2.00 GHz versus 1.50 GHz for Intel.

Q: How do the thermal design power (TDP) figures compare?

A: The Intel Core 5 330 is rated at 15 W TDP, which is substantially lower than the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440G's 65 W TDP. This indicates the Intel part is designed for much lower power envelopes, consistent with its mobile market segment.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440G supports DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus, while the Intel Core 5 330 supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X but uses a single-channel memory bus. The AMD part also supports ECC memory, which the Intel part does not.

Q: Which processor has a higher benchmark percentile ranking?

A: The Intel Core 5 330 ranks in the 72nd percentile among all CPUs in the database, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440G ranks in the 50th percentile. The Intel part's average benchmark score is 18,345, whereas the AMD part has no recorded benchmark scores in the database.

Q: What is the launch MSRP for the Intel Core 5 330?

A: The Intel Core 5 330 has a launch MSRP of $309. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440G has no launch MSRP recorded in the database.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440G belongs to the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation, built on the Gorgon Point codename using a hybrid Zen 5 / Zen 5c core arrangement. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 195 mm². The Intel Core 5 330 comes from the Core 5 generation under the Wildcat Lake codename, manufactured on a 3 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The AMD part targets the desktop segment with an AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel part is a mobile processor using Intel BGA 1516.

Cache configurations differ significantly between the two. The AMD processor provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 cache per core, with 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel processor lists 192 KB of L1 cache, 2.5 MB of L2 cache, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. These figures indicate the AMD design spreads cache across individual cores, while the Intel design consolidates L3 into a shared pool.

The integrated graphics solutions also differ. AMD uses the Radeon 840M, while Intel employs Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The AMD processor supports DDR5 memory exclusively with a dual-channel bus and 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The Intel processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X but uses a single-channel memory bus, yielding 59.7 GB/s of bandwidth. ECC memory support is present on the AMD part but absent on the Intel part. PCIe connectivity differs as well: the AMD part offers Gen 4 with 12 CPU lanes, while the Intel part offers Gen 4 with only 6 CPU lanes.

Both processors have locked multipliers, meaning neither supports user overclocking. The production status for both is Active. The AMD part carries part number 100-000001915, and the Intel part carries part number SAE3G. The Intel part was released on 2026-04-15, after the AMD part's 2026-03-01 release date.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark entries comparing the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440G against the Intel Core 5 330. The AMD processor has an empty benchmarks array, meaning no recorded scores exist for it in any test. The Intel Core 5 330, by contrast, has 17 recorded benchmark scores across Cinebench and Passmark tests.

The Intel Core 5 330's Cinebench results show a multi-core score of 13,150 in Cinebench R23, a single-core score of 1,856 in the same test, and 5,523 in Cinebench R20 multi-core with 779 in single-core. In Cinebench R15, it records 1,325 multi-core and 186 single-core. Passmark results for the Intel part include a multi-thread score of 15,471, a single-thread score of 4,088, integer math at 33,258, floating-point math at 43,885, data compression at 145,287, data encryption at 11,076, extended instructions at 12,808, prime number finding at 114, physics at 1,201, and random string sorting at 17,771.

Since the AMD processor has no benchmark scores in the database, direct quantitative comparisons between the two are impossible. The available data only allows analysis of the Intel part's performance relative to its nearest rivals. The Intel Core 5 330's average benchmark score of 18,345 places it within 0.2% of the Intel Core 7 360 (18,374) and 0.2% of the Intel Core i3-13100 (18,380). It sits 0.1% above the Intel Core i3-14100 (18,318) and 0.2% above the Intel Core 3 305 (18,302). These delta percentages indicate that the Intel Core 5 330 performs almost identically to these four comparable processors, neither clearly ahead nor behind any of them.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440G's 50th percentile ranking suggests it sits at the median of all CPUs in the database, but without benchmark scores, no specific performance claims can be made from the recorded data. Its architectural advantages, such as 12 threads versus 6, higher clocks, and dual-channel memory, exist in the specifications but are not reflected in any measured benchmark outcomes.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 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 | Gen 4, 6 Lanes |

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

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release Date | 2026-03-01 | 2026-04-15 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $309 |

| Part Number | 100-000001915 | SAE3G |

The core count is identical at 6, and neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. Both use Gen 4 PCIe and support DDR5 memory. The manufacturing processes differ, with Intel using a smaller 3 nm node compared to AMD's 4 nm node, and the foundries are different as well.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 330 wins in power efficiency with a 15 W TDP versus 65 W for the AMD part, making it suited for thermally constrained mobile environments. It also has a higher database percentile ranking at 72% versus 50%, and it has actual recorded benchmark scores, giving it a measurable performance profile. Its average benchmark score of 18,345 places it in a tight cluster with four rival Intel processors, all within 0.2% of each other, which indicates consistent, well-documented performance. The Intel part also supports LPDDR5X memory in addition to DDR5, and its integrated Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores provides a different graphics capability set.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440G wins in multithreading capability with 12 threads versus 6, which allows it to process twice as many concurrent threads. It has higher base and boost clocks, 2.00 GHz and 4.80 GHz respectively, compared to 1.50 GHz and 4.60 GHz for Intel. The AMD part uses a dual-channel memory bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, which is 50% higher than the Intel part's 59.7 GB/s single-channel bandwidth. It supports ECC memory, which the Intel part does not. The AMD part has 12 PCIe Gen 4 lanes versus 6 for Intel, offering more CPU-attached expansion capability. Its cache layout provides 1 MB of L2 per core and 8 MB of L3, while the Intel part has 2.5 MB total L2 and 6 MB shared L3. The AMD part targets the desktop segment with an AM5 socket, while the Intel part is mobile-only with a BGA 1516 socket.

The release timeline slightly favors AMD, with its 2026-03-01 date preceding Intel's 2026-04-15 date. The AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP, while the Intel part lists a $309 launch MSRP.

The Verdict

The data shows a clear split between two differently positioned processors. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440G is a desktop part with double the thread count, higher clocks, wider memory bandwidth, and ECC support, making it the choice for workloads that benefit from concurrent processing and memory reliability. Its 65 W TDP and 195 mm² die size indicate a more power-hungry, desktop-oriented design. The Intel Core 5 330 is a mobile part with a 15 W TDP, a smaller 3 nm process, and measured benchmark scores that place it in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 18,345 is nearly identical to the Intel Core 7 360, Intel Core i3-13100, Intel Core i3-14100, and Intel Core 3 305, differing by at most 0.2%. This suggests the Intel part delivers performance comparable to established quad-core and higher-tier processors in its segment.

For users prioritizing measured performance evidence, the Intel Core 5 330 is the only one of the two with any benchmark scores in the database. Its single-thread score of 4,088 in Passmark and multi-thread score of 15,471 provide concrete reference points. The AMD part lacks any recorded scores, so its performance cannot be verified from the database. However, its architectural specifications point to advantages in multithreaded scenarios, given 12 threads versus 6, and in memory-intensive tasks, given 89.6 GB/s bandwidth versus 59.7 GB/s.

The Intel part wins on efficiency and portability, with a 15 W TDP suitable for thin mobile devices. The AMD part wins on expansion and memory features, with 12 PCIe lanes, dual-channel DDR5, and ECC support. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $309, while the AMD part has none. The Intel part also has a higher percentile ranking at 72% versus 50%, which reflects its measured standing in the database. The AMD part's 50th percentile ranking, despite having no benchmark scores, suggests it is positioned at the median based on its specifications or other unrecorded factors.

Neither processor can claim a decisive victory in direct comparison because no head-to-head benchmark data exists. The Intel Core 5 330 is the better-documented processor with verified scores and a higher percentile. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440G offers a stronger specification sheet on paper, particularly in thread count, memory bandwidth, and PCIe lanes. The choice depends on whether the user prioritizes verified benchmark performance and power efficiency, which favors Intel, or architectural features like ECC and dual-channel memory, which favor AMD. The database records no wins for either processor in head-to-head comparisons, leaving the decision to the specific requirements of the intended use case.