AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 vs Intel Core 5 330 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a lopsided head-to-head, with the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 winning 12 of 15 benchmark comparisons. The Intel Core 5 330 takes only three wins, and two of those are the same single-thread test listed under different names. The chart is dominated by AMD’s lead across both synthetic multi-core and integer workloads.

In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD part scores 2023 against Intel’s 1325, a delta of 52.7%. The single-core R15 result follows a similar pattern: 271 versus 186, or 45.7% ahead. Those are the two largest percentage margins in the Cinebench suite. The R23 tests compress the gap considerably. The AMD chip still wins multi-core with 13794 versus 13150, but the advantage narrows to 4.9%. Single-core R23 sees 1958 against 1856, a 5.5% edge.

The Passmark suite reveals where the two processors diverge most sharply. In integer math, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 scores 77414, more than double Intel’s 33258. That is a 132.8% advantage, the single largest delta in the entire comparison. Data compression also favors AMD heavily: 256603 versus 145287, a 76.6% lead. Random string sorting shows a 59.8% gap (28390 versus 17771), and extended instructions come in at 40.8% (18029 versus 12808). Data encryption is closer but still a clear win for AMD: 13264 versus 11076, or 19.8%. The multithread passmark result gives AMD 22125 against 15471, a 43% margin. Floating point math is tighter, with AMD at 46996 and Intel at 43885, a 7.1% edge. Physics is nearly even: 1257 versus 1201, a 4.7% difference.

The Intel Core 5 330’s wins are narrow but real. In Passmark find prime numbers, Intel scores 114 versus AMD’s 76, a 33.3% advantage. That is Intel’s best showing by percentage, though the absolute numbers are small. In Passmark single-thread, Intel posts 4088 against AMD’s 3862, a 5.5% lead. The identical result appears under the passmark_singlethread label, confirming the same test under a duplicate name. So the effective win total is two distinct benchmarks for Intel: one prime-number workload and one single-thread test.

Architecture Differences

The two chips come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 uses 8 cores and 16 threads, built on a Zen 5 architecture with the codename Strix Point. Its generation is listed as Ryzen AI PRO 300, which the database describes as a mix of Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The process node is 4 nm from TSMC. The Intel Core 5 330 has 6 cores and 6 threads, with no hyperthreading. Its codename is Wildcat Lake, and its process node is 3 nm from Intel’s own foundry. That node advantage does not translate into a performance lead in the measured benchmarks.

Cache layouts differ significantly. AMD allocates 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3. Intel uses a fixed 192 KB L1, 2.5 MB L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The per-core versus shared design reflects different scaling strategies. AMD’s larger L3 and per-core L2 suit its 8-core, 16-thread workload. Intel’s smaller shared pool aligns with its 6-core, 6-thread configuration.

Memory support is another split. Both support DDR5 and LPDDR5X, but AMD runs dual-channel memory with a bandwidth rating of 89.6 GB/s. Intel is single-channel with 59.7 GB/s. That 30 GB/s difference appears in the memory bandwidth field and likely contributes to AMD’s large leads in data-heavy tests like compression and string sorting. AMD also supports ECC memory; Intel does not.

PCIe lanes differ as well. AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while Intel offers Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics are present on both: AMD uses the Radeon 880M, Intel uses Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. Socket and package are not interchangeable: AMD uses AMD Socket FP8, Intel uses Intel BGA 1516.

The release dates and thermal envelopes also diverge. AMD launched in January 2025 with a 28 W TDP. Intel comes later, April 2026, with a 15 W TDP. The Intel part has a lower base clock at 1.50 GHz versus AMD’s 2.00 GHz, and a lower boost clock at 4.60 GHz versus 5.00 GHz. Neither chip has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the most benchmarks in the head-to-head data?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 wins 12 of the 15 recorded comparisons. The Intel Core 5 330 wins 3, though two of those are the same single-thread test listed under two names.

Q: How large is AMD’s biggest performance advantage?

A: In Passmark integer math, AMD scores 77414 against Intel’s 33258, a 132.8% delta. That is the largest margin in the entire data set.

Q: Where does the Intel Core 5 330 actually beat AMD?

A: Intel wins Passmark find prime numbers with 114 versus 76, a 33.3% edge, and Passmark single-thread with 4088 versus 3862, a 5.5% lead. The same single-thread score appears twice in the database.

Q: Does the Cinebench R23 result match the R15 result?

A: No. In R15 multi-core, AMD leads by 52.7%, but in R23 multi-core the lead shrinks to 4.9%. The R23 single-core gap is also smaller at 5.5% versus 45.7% in R15 single-core.

Q: What memory bandwidth does each processor support?

A: AMD supports dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s. Intel supports single-channel memory with 59.7 GB/s. Both accept DDR5 and LPDDR5X.

Q: Are the thermal envelopes the same?

A: No. AMD has a 28 W TDP, while Intel has a 15 W TDP. The Intel part also runs lower base and boost clocks: 1.50 GHz and 4.60 GHz versus 2.00 GHz and 5.00 GHz.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear choice for multi-threaded workloads. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 leads in 12 of 15 benchmarks, including every Cinebench test and the Passmark multithread result. Its 8-core, 16-thread configuration with dual-channel memory delivers substantial margins in integer math, compression, and encryption. The 132.8% integer math advantage and the 76.6% data compression lead are the kind of gaps that matter for CPU-bound productivity tasks.

The Intel Core 5 330 has a narrower role. Its wins are limited to single-thread performance and prime number finding. The 5.5% single-thread lead over AMD is real but modest, and the 33.3% prime number edge applies to a specific workload that may not represent general use. The 15 W TDP and single-channel memory make it a lower-power part, but the benchmark results do not show a compensating performance benefit outside those two tests.

For users prioritizing raw throughput across typical desktop and mobile tasks, the AMD part is the stronger option based on the recorded scores. The Intel part suits scenarios where the specific single-thread or prime-number workloads are dominant, or where the lower TDP is a priority over multi-core performance. The overall percentile ranking reinforces this: AMD sits at the 83rd percentile across all CPUs, while Intel sits at the 72nd.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ on nearly every major specification field. AMD uses 8 cores and 16 threads; Intel uses 6 cores and 6 threads. AMD’s base clock is 2.00 GHz versus Intel’s 1.50 GHz, and AMD’s boost clock is 5.00 GHz versus Intel’s 4.60 GHz. TDP is 28 W for AMD and 15 W for Intel. AMD uses AMD Socket FP8; Intel uses Intel BGA 1516.

Process node and foundry differ: AMD is 4 nm from TSMC, Intel is 3 nm from Intel. Cache is laid out differently: AMD has 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 8 MB L3; Intel has 192 KB L1 total, 2.5 MB L2, and 6 MB shared L3. Memory support is dual-channel with 89.6 GB/s for AMD, single-channel with 59.7 GB/s for Intel. AMD supports ECC memory, Intel does not. PCIe lanes are 16 Gen 4 for AMD versus 6 Gen 4 for Intel. Integrated graphics are Radeon 880M for AMD and Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) for Intel. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $309; the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. Release dates differ: AMD in January 2025, Intel in April 2026.