AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 vs Intel Core 5 330 Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher overall benchmark average?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 records an average benchmark score of 34222, placing it in the 84th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 5 330 averages 18345, which puts it in the 72nd percentile. The AMD part sits near the AMD EPYC 4244P and Intel Core i5-13450HX in overall standing, while the Intel part is closest to the Intel Core i3-14100 and Intel Core 3 305.

Q: How do the two chips compare in multi-threaded rendering workloads?

A: In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 scores 16014.5 against 13150 for the Intel Core 5 330, a 21.8% advantage. The gap widens significantly in Cinebench R15 multi-core, where AMD scores 2477 versus 1325, a 86.9% lead. The PassMark multithread test shows AMD at 24935 versus 15471, a 61.2% difference.

Q: Which processor wins in single-thread performance?

A: The results are split. In Cinebench R23 single-core, AMD leads with 1958 versus 1856, a 5.5% margin. In Cinebench R15 single-core, AMD also wins with 294 versus 186, a 58.1% gap. However, PassMark single-thread shows Intel ahead at 4088 versus 3834, a 6.2% advantage for Intel.

Q: What are the core and thread configurations?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 5 330 has 6 cores and 6 threads. The AMD part offers more than double the thread count, which aligns with its substantial multi-thread benchmark wins.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 boosts to 5.00 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 330 boosts to 4.60 GHz. The base clocks are 2.00 GHz for AMD and 1.50 GHz for Intel.

Q: How do the memory bandwidth figures compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 supports dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core 5 330 uses a single-channel memory bus and records 59.7 GB/s. AMD's memory bandwidth is roughly 50% higher.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Krackan Point codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The processor belongs to the Ryzen AI 300 generation, which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The die size measures 195 mm². Cache is organized as 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3.

The Intel Core 5 330 uses the Wildcat Lake codename within the Core 5 generation. It is fabricated on Intel's 3 nm process. The cache layout differs notably: 192 KB of L1, 2.5 MB of L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. Intel does not list an architecture name in the database, but the process node is smaller than AMD's.

Socket and platform choices separate these mobile processors. AMD uses Socket FP8 with 16 PCIe Gen 4 lanes (CPU only). Intel uses BGA 1516 with 6 PCIe Gen 4 lanes (CPU only). AMD provides triple the PCIe lane count, which could matter for external GPU or high-speed storage configurations.

The integrated graphics differ as well. AMD pairs the CPU with Radeon 860M graphics. Intel integrates Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. Both support DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, but AMD uses dual-channel while Intel uses single-channel. AMD's ECC support is absent, and Intel's ECC support is also absent.

Power characteristics show a meaningful split. AMD lists a TDP of 28 watts, while Intel lists 15 watts. The AMD chip consumes more power per its rated TDP, which correlates with its higher core count and thread count. The Intel chip's lower TDP suggests a more power-restricted design.

The Verdict

The benchmark data consistently favors the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 across most workloads. Of the 15 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, AMD wins 12 and Intel wins 3. The average benchmark score of 34222 for AMD versus 18345 for Intel represents an 86.6% gap in aggregate performance.

Users who need multi-threaded throughput should select the AMD part. The Cinebench R15 multi-core result alone shows an 86.9% advantage. Integer math performance shows a 157.5% lead for AMD, and data compression shows a 109.3% lead. These are not marginal differences; they indicate a fundamentally different performance class.

The Intel Core 5 330 wins in exactly three recorded tests: PassMark find prime numbers (114 versus 80, a 29.8% Intel advantage), PassMark single-thread (4088 versus 3834, a 6.2% advantage), and the duplicate PassMark singlethread entry with the same 6.2% margin. The prime number test is a narrow specialty, and the single-thread PassMark result is the only general-purpose workload where Intel leads.

For users prioritizing raw single-thread PassMark scores, the Intel chip has a modest edge. For everything else in the database, the AMD processor delivers higher scores. The 84th percentile ranking for AMD versus the 72nd percentile for Intel confirms that AMD sits in a higher performance tier overall. The Intel chip's lower TDP of 15 watts may appeal to power-constrained designs, but the performance data does not favor it in most scenarios.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 | Intel Core 5 330 |

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

| Cores | 8 | 6 |

| Threads | 16 | 6 |

| Base clock | 2.00 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.00 GHz | 4.60 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 15 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel BGA 1516 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | (not listed) |

| Codename | Krackan Point | Wildcat Lake |

| Generation | Ryzen AI 300 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) | Core 5 (Wildcat Lake) |

| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die size | 195 mm² | (not listed) |

| 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 bus | Dual-channel | Single-channel |

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

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

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 860M | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) |

| Launch MSRP | (not listed) | $309 |

| Release date | 2025-01-05 | 2026-04-15 |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest AMD victory appears in PassMark integer math. AMD scores 85651 against Intel's 33258, a 157.5% advantage. This test measures basic arithmetic operations, and the gap suggests AMD's Zen 5 cores handle integer workloads with far greater efficiency or throughput.

Data compression shows the second-largest delta. AMD records 304089 versus Intel's 145287, a 109.3% lead. Compression workloads often scale with core count and memory bandwidth, both of which favor AMD. The dual-channel memory bus at 89.6 GB/s versus Intel's single-channel 59.7 GB/s likely contributes here.

Cinebench R15 multi-core delivers an 86.9% AMD advantage (2477 versus 1325). Random string sorting shows an 87.2% gap (33266 versus 17771). Extended instructions show a 69.3% gap (21678 versus 12808). Multithread performance shows a 61.2% gap (24935 versus 15471). These are all decisive wins for AMD.

Moderate AMD advantages appear in data encryption (15244 versus 11076, 37.6% ahead), floating point math (53230 versus 43885, 21.3% ahead), Cinebench R23 multi-core (16014.5 versus 13150, 21.8% ahead), and physics (1349 versus 1201, 12.3% ahead). Single-core Cinebench results also favor AMD: R23 shows 1958 versus 1856 (5.5% ahead) and R15 shows 294 versus 186 (58.1% ahead).

The Intel wins are narrower in count but clear in direction. PassMark find prime numbers gives Intel 114 against AMD's 80, a 29.8% Intel advantage. PassMark single-thread gives Intel 4088 against AMD's 3834, a 6.2% advantage. The duplicate singlethread entry repeats the same result.

Where Each One Wins

AMD dominates multi-threaded and compute-heavy workloads. The 8-core, 16-thread configuration with dual-channel memory produces large margins in rendering, integer math, compression, encryption, and sorting tasks. The Cinebench R15 multi-core result of 2477 versus 1325 shows that legacy multi-thread tests heavily favor AMD. The PassMark multithread score of 24935 versus 15471 confirms the pattern in a different benchmark suite.

AMD also wins in most single-core Cinebench tests. The R23 single-core score of 1958 versus 1856 gives AMD a 5.5% edge, and the R15 single-core score of 294 versus 186 gives a 58.1% edge. These results suggest AMD's Zen 5 cores carry a generational advantage in lightly threaded rendering workloads.

Intel wins specifically in PassMark single-thread and the prime number search. The PassMark single-thread score of 4088 versus 3834 indicates that Intel's Wildcat Lake core has a measurable advantage in that particular benchmark's single-thread workload. The 6.2% margin is modest but consistent across the duplicate entry.

The prime number test is an outlier in the other direction. Intel scores 114 versus AMD's 80, a 29.8% advantage. This test often rewards specific instruction sequences or integer division efficiency, and the data shows Intel's core handles it notably better.

For users choosing between the two, the decision hinges on workload type. AMD wins 12 of 15 benchmarks, including all major multi-thread tests and most single-thread tests. Intel wins the PassMark single-thread metric and the prime number test. The overall average benchmark score of 34222 for AMD versus 18345 for Intel places AMD in a higher performance class, reflected in the 84th versus 72nd percentile rankings.