AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 vs Intel Core 5 330 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive overall victory for the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350, which wins 12 of the 15 head-to-head comparisons against the Intel Core 5 330. The margin is not uniform, however, and the Intel part claims three specific wins that point to a distinct performance profile.

The largest single gap is in PassMark integer math, where the AMD scores 84,868 against 33,258 for Intel, a delta of 155.2%. That is the biggest percentage advantage anywhere in the comparison. The AMD part also dominates data compression, scoring 281,834 versus 145,287, a 94% lead. Random string sorting shows a 74.8% advantage for AMD (31,071 versus 17,771), and extended instructions favor AMD by 55.8% (19,955 versus 12,808).

The Cinebench results are closer but still favor AMD. In Cinebench R15 multicore, AMD posts 2,336.5 against Intel's 1,325, a 76.3% lead. The R15 single-core test shows AMD at 247 versus 186, a 32.8% gap. In Cinebench R23, the margin narrows considerably: AMD scores 14,278.5 versus Intel's 13,150, just 8.6% ahead in multicore, and 1,954 versus 1,856 in single-core, a 5.3% lead.

PassMark multithread gives AMD a 55.1% edge (23,994 versus 15,471). Data encryption sees AMD at 14,462 versus 11,076, a 30.6% margin. Floating-point math favors AMD by 17.7% (51,639 versus 43,885), and physics shows a modest 9.7% lead (1,318 versus 1,201).

The Intel Core 5 330 wins exactly three tests. Its PassMark single-thread score of 4,088 beats AMD's 3,872 by 5.3%. The same result appears under the duplicate PassMark singlethread entry. The third Intel win is PassMark find prime numbers, where Intel scores 114 against AMD's 81, a 28.9% advantage in Intel's favor. This is the only test where Intel wins by a wide margin, and it stands in contrast to the AMD leads in almost every other category.

The average benchmark score for the AMD part is 35,719, placing it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Intel part averages 18,345, in the 72nd percentile. The AMD's nearest rivals by average score include the Intel Core 7 250H at 35,728 (a 0% delta), the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H at 35,670 (0.1%), the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 at 35,802 (-0.2%), and the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X at 35,909 (-0.5%). The Intel Core 5 330 sits near the Intel Core i3-14100 (18,318, 0.1%), the Intel Core 7 360 (18,374, -0.2%), the Intel Core i3-13100 (18,380, -0.2%), and the Intel Core 3 305 (18,302, 0.2%).

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 delivers its strongest advantages in multi-threaded and data-heavy workloads. Integer math, data compression, random string sorting, and multithread scores all show leads of 55% or more. The 8-core, 16-thread configuration with a 2.00 GHz base and 5.00 GHz boost clock appears well suited to parallel processing tasks. The extended instructions result, a 55.8% lead, also suggests strong SIMD or specialized instruction throughput. The Cinebench R15 multicore result, a 76.3% lead, reinforces this pattern, although the R23 multicore gap shrinks to just 8.6%, indicating that the advantage depends heavily on the specific workload characteristics.

The Intel Core 5 330 wins in two distinct areas: single-thread throughput and prime number generation. Its PassMark single-thread score of 4,088 is 5.3% ahead of AMD's 3,872, which is notable given that the Intel part comes from a 6-core, 6-thread design with a lower 1.50 GHz base clock and a 4.60 GHz boost clock. The find prime numbers result, 114 versus 81, shows a 28.9% Intel lead. This test is often sensitive to per-core integer performance and branch handling, so the result indicates a specific strength in that workload. The Intel part also holds its own in Cinebench R23 multicore, trailing by only 8.6% despite having 2 fewer cores and 10 fewer threads, which points to efficient per-core scaling in that benchmark.

For workloads that mix floating-point math and physics, the AMD part leads by 17.7% and 9.7% respectively, but these are not dominant margins. The data suggests the AMD processor is the stronger all-rounder, while the Intel processor has a narrow but real advantage in certain single-threaded and prime-number tasks.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 has an average benchmark score of 35,719, compared to 18,345 for the Intel Core 5 330.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two processors?

A: The largest gap is in PassMark integer math, where the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 scores 84,868 versus 33,258 for the Intel Core 5 330, a 155.2% difference.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 330 win any benchmarks?

A: Yes, the Intel Core 5 330 wins PassMark single-thread (4,088 versus 3,872, a 5.3% lead), the duplicate PassMark singlethread test, and PassMark find prime numbers (114 versus 81, a 28.9% lead).

Q: How close are the two processors in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 scores 14,278.5 versus 13,150 for the Intel Core 5 330, a lead of 8.6%.

Q: What percentile does each processor occupy in the database?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 is in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core 5 330 is in the 72nd percentile.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 5 330 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 uses 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 5 330 uses 6 cores and 6 threads. Base clocks differ: AMD runs at 2.00 GHz, Intel at 1.50 GHz. Boost clocks also differ: AMD reaches 5.00 GHz, Intel reaches 4.60 GHz. Thermal design power is 28 watts for AMD and 15 watts for Intel. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel part uses Intel BGA 1516. The AMD processor is built on a 4 nm process by TSMC; the Intel processor is built on a 3 nm process by Intel. The AMD die size is 195 mm², while the Intel die size is not recorded.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The AMD part lists 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3. The Intel part lists 192 KB of L1, 2.5 MB of L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. Memory support is DDR5 and LPDDR5X for both, but the memory bus differs: AMD is dual-channel, Intel is single-channel. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for AMD and 59.7 GB/s for Intel. ECC memory is supported by AMD but not by Intel. PCIe lanes differ: AMD has Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), Intel has Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics are the Radeon 860M for AMD and Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) for Intel. The AMD part number is 100-000000713, the Intel part number is SAE3G. The Intel part carries a launch MSRP of $309; no launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD part. Release dates differ: AMD is dated 2025-01-05, Intel is dated 2026-04-15.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 is based on Zen 5 architecture with the codename Krackan Point, belonging to the Ryzen AI PRO 300 generation (Zen 5 / Zen 5c). The Intel Core 5 330 uses the codename Wildcat Lake and belongs to the Core 5 (Wildcat Lake) generation. The process nodes differ: AMD uses 4 nm from TSMC, Intel uses 3 nm from its own foundry. The AMD cache layout is per-core for L1 and L2, with a shared 8 MB L3. The Intel cache layout shows a single L1 figure of 192 KB, 2.5 MB of L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The AMD memory bus is dual-channel with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth; the Intel memory bus is single-channel with 59.7 GB/s. ECC memory is enabled on the AMD part but not on the Intel part. PCIe connectivity differs: AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, Intel provides Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes. The integrated graphics are Radeon 860M on AMD and Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores on Intel. Both processors are mobile segments, active in production status, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $309.

The Verdict

The data points to the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 as the stronger processor in nearly every measured category. It wins 12 of 15 head-to-head benchmarks, holds a 95.6% higher average benchmark score (35,719 versus 18,345), and sits 13 percentile points higher in the database (85th versus 72nd). The largest leads are in integer math, data compression, random string sorting, and multithread performance, all areas where the AMD's 8-core, 16-thread design with a 5.00 GHz boost clock and 89.6 GB/s dual-channel memory bandwidth provides a structural advantage.

The Intel Core 5 330 does have a case for specific workloads. Its PassMark single-thread score is 5.3% higher than AMD's, and its find prime numbers score is 28.9% higher. These results suggest that for tasks that depend on per-core single-thread throughput or prime number generation, the Intel part can outperform the AMD processor. The Intel part also draws less power, with a 15 watt TDP versus 28 watts, and uses a newer 3 nm process, which may matter for systems where thermal and power budgets are constrained. The single-channel memory bus and 59.7 GB/s bandwidth are limitations, however, and the 6-thread configuration places it closer to entry-level parts such as the Intel Core i3-14100 in the database's nearest rival list.

For general productivity, multi-threaded rendering, data processing, and encryption workloads, the benchmark results favor the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 without close competition. For lightweight, single-threaded tasks or prime number computation, the Intel Core 5 330 shows a measurable edge. The choice depends on whether the workload aligns with AMD's parallel throughput strengths or Intel's single-thread and prime number advantages.