AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 vs Intel Core 5 330 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a closely contested matchup between the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 and the Intel Core 5 330, with Intel edging out AMD by a single benchmark win (8 wins versus 7). However, the magnitude of those wins tells a more nuanced story than the raw win count suggests.

AMD's most decisive victory comes in PassMark integer math, where the Ryzen AI 7 445 scores 58,332 against Intel's 33,258, a 75.4% advantage. This is the largest performance gap recorded in any head-to-head test. Data compression also heavily favors AMD, with the Ryzen AI 7 445 posting 215,812 versus 145,287, a 48.5% lead. The AMD chip also demonstrates strong single-core performance in older Cinebench tests: in Cinebench R15 single-core, it scores 254 against 186, a 36.6% advantage, and in R15 multi-core, it scores 1,723 versus 1,325, a 30% lead. Random string sorting goes to AMD by 32.2% (23,488 versus 17,771), and extended instructions favor AMD by 23.6% (15,826 versus 12,808). The PassMark multi-thread test shows a 17.1% AMD advantage (18,115 versus 15,471).

Intel's wins are more concentrated in newer Cinebench versions and specific PassMark subtests. The Core 5 330 takes Cinebench R23 multi-core by a significant margin, scoring 13,150 versus 10,590, a 19.5% lead. In Cinebench R23 single-core, Intel wins narrowly at 1,856 versus 1,806, a 2.7% edge. PassMark single-thread shows Intel ahead by 12.2% (4,088 versus 3,591), and floating-point math favors Intel by 10.3% (43,885 versus 39,362). Intel also wins in prime number finding (114 versus 56, a 50.9% lead), physics (1,201 versus 976, an 18.7% lead), and data encryption (11,076 versus 10,519, a 5% lead).

The overall average benchmark scores place the Ryzen AI 7 445 at 26,936, which sits in the 79th percentile among all CPUs. The Core 5 330 averages 18,345, landing in the 72nd percentile. AMD's nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core i7-1370P (26,900, 0.1% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 7545U (26,849, 0.3% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G (27,051, -0.4% delta). Intel's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i3-14100 (18,318, 0.1% delta), the Intel Core 7 360 (18,374, -0.2% delta), and the Intel Core i3-13100 (18,380, -0.2% delta). These deltas indicate both processors are tightly grouped with their respective peers, with the AMD chip competing in a higher performance tier.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge fundamentally in their underlying designs. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 uses the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Gorgon Point, belonging to the Ryzen AI 400 generation that combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 330 uses the Wildcat Lake codename, part of the Core 5 generation, and is built on Intel's 3 nm process.

Core and thread counts differ significantly. Both chips have 6 physical cores, but the AMD processor supports 12 threads through simultaneous multithreading, while the Intel processor runs 6 threads with no hyperthreading. This structural difference explains much of the multi-threaded benchmark behavior.

Cache hierarchies also diverge. The AMD chip provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of L3 cache. The Intel chip lists 192 KB of L1 cache, 2.5 MB of L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. Clock speeds show both processors boosting to 4.60 GHz, but the base clocks differ: AMD starts at 2.00 GHz, while Intel starts lower at 1.50 GHz. Power envelopes also differ, with AMD rated at 28 W TDP and Intel at 15 W TDP.

Memory architecture presents a notable split. Both support DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, but AMD uses a dual-channel memory bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, while Intel uses a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. The AMD processor supports ECC memory; the Intel chip does not. PCIe lanes also differ: AMD provides Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only), while Intel provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics take different paths. AMD pairs its chip with the Radeon 840M, while Intel includes Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. Both are mobile processors with active production status, but their release dates differ, with AMD launching on January 4, 2026, and Intel on April 15, 2026. Sockets are incompatible: AMD uses Socket FP8, while Intel uses BGA 1516. The Intel part carries a launch MSRP of $309; the AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data supports a clear division of strengths. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 excels in integer-heavy workloads and memory-sensitive tasks. Its 75.4% lead in integer math and 48.5% lead in data compression indicate strong general-purpose compute capability. The 32.2% advantage in random string sorting suggests efficient memory handling, consistent with its dual-channel memory bus and higher bandwidth. Extended instructions performance (23.6% ahead) points to capable SIMD execution. The Cinebench R15 results, where AMD leads by 30% in multi-core and 36.6% in single-core, suggest strong performance in legacy rendering workloads.

The Intel Core 5 330 shows strengths in different areas. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core lead of 19.5% indicates better performance in modern rendering workloads that scale with cache or newer instruction sets. The single-thread advantage in PassMark (12.2%) and the narrow Cinebench R23 single-core win (2.7%) suggest efficient single-thread execution despite the lower base clock. Floating-point math favors Intel by 10.3%, and prime number finding shows a dramatic 50.9% Intel advantage, indicating strong scalar integer throughput in specific algorithmic patterns. Physics simulation also favors Intel by 18.7%.

The PassMark multi-thread test goes to AMD by 17.1%, consistent with the thread count advantage. Data encryption slightly favors Intel by 5%, which may reflect specific encryption instruction efficiency. Overall, AMD wins workloads that benefit from parallel threads and memory bandwidth, while Intel wins workloads that favor single-thread efficiency, floating-point throughput, and modern rendering pipelines.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has 12 threads from 6 cores, while the Intel Core 5 330 has 6 threads from 6 cores. The AMD chip uses simultaneous multithreading; the Intel chip does not.

Q: What is the biggest performance difference between the two?

A: The largest recorded gap is in PassMark integer math, where the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 scores 58,332 against Intel's 33,258, a 75.4% advantage. The second largest is in prime number finding, where Intel leads by 50.9% (114 versus 56).

Q: Which processor wins in Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Core 5 330 wins both Cinebench R23 tests. In multi-core, it scores 13,150 versus 10,590 (a 19.5% lead), and in single-core, it scores 1,856 versus 1,806 (a 2.7% lead).

Q: Do the two processors use the same memory configuration?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 uses a dual-channel memory bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth and supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 5 330 uses a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth and does not support ECC memory. Both support DDR5 and LPDDR5X.

Q: Which processor has a higher base clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has a base clock of 2.00 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 330 has a base clock of 1.50 GHz. Both processors boost to 4.60 GHz.

Q: How do the two processors compare in overall benchmark percentile?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 sits in the 79th percentile among all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 26,936. The Intel Core 5 330 sits in the 72nd percentile with an average benchmark score of 18,345.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 | Intel Core 5 330 |

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

| Cores | 6 | 6 |

| Threads | 12 | 6 |

| Base clock | 2.00 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.60 GHz | 4.60 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 15 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel BGA 1516 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Not specified |

| Codename | Gorgon Point | Wildcat Lake |

| Generation | Ryzen AI 400 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) | Core 5 (Wildcat Lake) |

| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

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

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

| L3 cache | 4 MB | 6 MB (shared) |

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

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

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 14 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 6 Lanes (CPU only) |

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

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

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $309 |

| Part number | 100-000001935 | SAE3G |