AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 vs Intel Core 5 330 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a decisive overall victory for the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450, which wins 12 of the 15 recorded head-to-head comparisons. The Intel Core 5 330 takes only 3 wins, and those wins are narrow or isolated to specific workloads. The average benchmark score for the AMD part is 39485, placing it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel part averages 18345, placing it in the 72nd percentile.

The most dramatic margin comes in PassMark integer math, where the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 scores 88531 against 33258 for the Intel Core 5 330, a 166.2% advantage. This workload heavily favors the AMD processor's wider architecture and higher thread count. Data compression shows a similar story: the AMD part scores 315906 versus 145287, a 117.4% lead. Random string sorting also shows a massive gap, with the AMD chip at 35648 and the Intel chip at 17771, a 100.6% difference.

In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 scores 2713 against 1325 for the Intel Core 5 330, a 104.8% lead. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows a 39.3% advantage for AMD, with scores of 18316 and 13150 respectively. PassMark multi-thread shows a 70.3% lead for AMD, with 26350 versus 15471. Extended instructions favor AMD by 74.9%, with scores of 22400 and 12808. Data encryption shows a 46.7% lead for AMD, with 16247 versus 11076.

The AMD processor also wins in floating-point math, scoring 54447 against 43885, a 24.1% lead. Physics tests show a 31.4% advantage for AMD, with scores of 1578 and 1201. In single-core Cinebench tests, the AMD chip leads by smaller margins: 15.6% in R15 single-core (215 versus 186) and 9.8% in R23 single-core (2038 versus 1856).

The Intel Core 5 330 wins three comparisons. PassMark find prime numbers shows Intel at 114 versus AMD at 89, a 21.9% advantage for Intel. PassMark single-thread shows Intel at 4088 versus AMD at 3901, a 4.6% lead. Both PassMark single-thread and singlethread entries record the same result, so effectively Intel wins two distinct workload categories: prime number finding and single-thread performance.

Looking at the nearest rivals in the database, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 sits within 0.7% of the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (39768) and 0.4% of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS (39325). The Intel Core 5 330 sits within 0.2% of the Intel Core 7 360 (18374) and the Intel Core i3-13100 (18380). This shows the AMD part competes with high-end desktop processors, while the Intel part aligns with entry-level desktop chips.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use fundamentally different designs. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 uses Zen 5 architecture on the Gorgon Point codename, fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Intel Core 5 330 uses Wildcat Lake codename, fabricated on a 3 nm process at Intel. It has 6 cores and 6 threads, with a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz.

Cache configurations differ notably. The AMD part has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part has 192 KB of L1 total, 2.5 MB of L2 total, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD design provides per-core L2 at 1 MB per core, which scales to 8 MB total across 8 cores. The Intel design uses a smaller total L2 of 2.5 MB.

Memory architecture also separates these parts. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 supports dual-channel memory with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Core 5 330 supports single-channel memory with a bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. Both support DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory types. The AMD part supports ECC memory, while the Intel part does not.

PCIe connectivity differs: the AMD chip provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel chip provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics also differ: the AMD part uses Radeon 860M, while the Intel part uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores.

The die size for the AMD part is 195 mm², while the Intel part has no recorded die size. The AMD part has a TDP of 28 watts, while the Intel part has a TDP of 15 watts. Both are mobile market segments with active production status. The AMD part releases on January 4, 2026, while the Intel part releases on April 15, 2026.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 dominates in heavily threaded workloads. The data shows 166.2% leads in integer math, 117.4% in data compression, and 104.8% in Cinebench R15 multi-core. These results reflect the combination of 8 cores, 16 threads, and dual-channel memory bandwidth. For rendering, compilation, data processing, and encryption tasks, the AMD part delivers more than double the throughput in some cases.

The Intel Core 5 330 wins in prime number finding, scoring 114 versus 89, a 21.9% advantage. This workload often benefits from higher per-core frequency and specific instruction efficiency. The Intel part also wins in PassMark single-thread at 4088 versus 3901, a 4.6% lead. This indicates the Intel chip has a slight edge in lightly threaded, latency-sensitive tasks that do not require multiple cores.

For Cinebench R23 single-core, the AMD part leads by 9.8%, which suggests the AMD boost clock of 5.10 GHz provides strong single-thread performance in that specific test, even though PassMark single-thread favors Intel. The AMD part also leads in floating-point math by 24.1%, indicating better SIMD throughput for numerical workloads.

The Intel Core 5 330 has a lower TDP of 15 watts versus 28 watts for the AMD part. This difference suggests the Intel chip may fit into thinner chassis with smaller cooling solutions, though the database does not record thermal performance metrics. The AMD part requires more power budget but delivers substantially higher multi-threaded scores.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 | Intel Core 5 330 |

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

| Cores | 8 | 6 |

| Threads | 16 | 6 |

| Base clock | 2.00 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.10 GHz | 4.60 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 15 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel BGA 1516 |

| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| 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 support | Yes | No |

| PCIe lanes | 16 (Gen 4) | 6 (Gen 4) |

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

| Release date | January 4, 2026 | April 15, 2026 |

| Launch MSRP | None recorded | $309 |

The AMD part offers double the threads, higher clocks, more cache per core, dual-channel memory, and more PCIe lanes. The Intel part offers a smaller process node (3 nm versus 4 nm) and lower TDP. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $309, while the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 5 330 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: How much faster is the AMD chip in multi-core workloads?

A: In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD part scores 18316 versus 13150, a 39.3% lead. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD part leads by 104.8%, scoring 2713 versus 1325.

Q: Does the Intel chip win any benchmarks?

A: Yes, the Intel Core 5 330 wins in PassMark find prime numbers (114 versus 89, a 21.9% lead) and PassMark single-thread (4088 versus 3901, a 4.6% lead).

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 supports dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core 5 330 supports single-channel memory with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 5 330 does not support ECC.

Q: What is the TDP difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 has a TDP of 28 watts. The Intel Core 5 330 has a TDP of 15 watts.

The Verdict

The benchmark data clearly favors the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 for compute-heavy tasks. It wins 12 of 15 comparisons, with margins exceeding 100% in integer math, data compression, random string sorting, and Cinebench R15 multi-core. The AMD part's 8-core, 16-thread configuration with dual-channel memory delivers throughput that the Intel Core 5 330 cannot match in parallel workloads.

The Intel Core 5 330 wins only in prime number finding and PassMark single-thread, with a 4.6% single-thread advantage. This makes it suitable for lightly threaded, single-tasked applications where the lower 15-watt TDP and smaller 3 nm process node provide efficiency benefits. The Intel part also has a recorded launch MSRP of $309, while the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.

For users running rendering, compilation, data compression, encryption, or multi-threaded productivity workloads, the database shows the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 delivers between 24.1% and 166.2% higher scores across those categories. For users prioritizing single-thread performance in PassMark tests and prime number computation, the Intel Core 5 330 holds a narrower edge. The AMD part also provides ECC support, dual-channel memory, and 16 PCIe lanes, which may matter for specific use cases. The Intel part provides a lower TDP and smaller process node, which may matter for power-constrained designs. The data does not support a general recommendation for the Intel part outside its specific single-thread wins.