AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 vs Intel Core 5 330 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive overall win for the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450, which takes 12 of the 15 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. The Intel Core 5 330 manages only 3 wins, two of which are the same PassMark single-thread test recorded under slightly different names. The average benchmark score gap is substantial: the AMD part averages 37,093 points across the database suite, while the Intel part averages 18,345 points. That places the AMD processor at the 85th percentile of all CPUs, with the Intel processor at the 72nd percentile.

The largest single margin comes in PassMark integer math, where the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 scores 86,227 versus the Intel Core 5 330's 33,258, a 159.3% advantage. This indicates a massive throughput difference in integer-heavy workloads. Data compression shows a similar story with a 102.6% delta: the AMD part scores 294,298 versus 145,287 for the Intel part. Random string sorting also favors AMD heavily, with a 82% delta (32,344 versus 17,771). Extended instructions favor AMD by 62.2% (20,778 versus 12,808), and multithread performance favors AMD by 60.2% (24,779 versus 15,471).

In Cinebench, the AMD processor leads in all four recorded tests. The R15 multicore score is 2,457 versus 1,325, a 85.4% delta. The R23 multicore score is 16,054 versus 13,150, a 22.1% delta. Single-core results are closer but still favor AMD: R15 single-core shows 220 versus 186 (18.3% delta), while R23 single-core shows 2,010 versus 1,856 (8.3% delta). The floating-point math test favors AMD by 20.7% (52,971 versus 43,885), and data encryption favors AMD by 34.8% (14,925 versus 11,076). The physics test is the narrowest AMD win, with 1,337 versus 1,201, an 11.3% delta.

The Intel Core 5 330 wins only in the PassMark find prime numbers test, scoring 114 versus 84, a 26.3% advantage for Intel. The other Intel wins are the PassMark single-thread and singlethread tests, both scoring 4,088 versus 3,955 for AMD, a 3.3% delta. These are the only areas where the Intel part demonstrates superiority in the measured data.

The Verdict

The benchmark data points to a clear hierarchical split. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 is the stronger processor across nearly every measured category. Its 8 cores and 16 threads, combined with a 5.10 GHz boost clock, deliver more than double the integer throughput and significantly higher multithreaded rendering scores. For workloads that stress multiple cores, parallel execution, or heavy data manipulation, the AMD part is the obvious choice based on the recorded numbers.

The Intel Core 5 330, with 6 cores and 6 threads, occupies a different performance tier. Its single-thread PassMark score of 4,088 slightly edges out the AMD part's 3,955, and its prime number search efficiency is notably higher (114 versus 84). However, these wins are narrow and isolated. The Intel part's overall average score of 18,345 places it near the Intel Core i3-14100 (18,318, delta 0.1%) and the Intel Core 3 305 (18,302, delta 0.2%), which indicates it performs in the entry-level mobile segment. The AMD part's average score of 37,093 places it near the Intel Core i7-13700 (37,135, delta -0.1%) and the AMD Ryzen 7 7735H (37,161, delta -0.2%), a much higher performance class.

The data does not support a recommendation for the Intel part in multi-threaded or compute-heavy scenarios. Its wins are confined to a single-thread PassMark metric and a prime-number sieve. For any task that scales across cores, the AMD processor leads by margins ranging from 11.3% (physics) to 159.3% (integer math). The verdict from the database is straightforward: the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 is the higher-performing mobile processor, while the Intel Core 5 330 offers a lighter, lower-thread-count alternative with a modest single-thread edge in one specific test suite.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 uses the Zen 5 architecture on TSMC's 4 nm process node, with a die size of 195 mm². Its codename is Gorgon Point, and it belongs to the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation, which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel Core 5 330 uses the Wildcat Lake codename on Intel's 3 nm process node, with no die size recorded in the database. The Intel part belongs to the Core 5 generation.

The AMD processor's cache layout is per-core: 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3. The Intel processor lists 192 KB of L1 total, 2.5 MB of L2 total, and 6 MB of shared L3. This difference in cache organization reflects the different core counts and design targets. The AMD part supports ECC memory, while the Intel part does not. The AMD part uses a dual-channel memory bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, while the Intel part uses a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 carries a Radeon 860M, while the Intel Core 5 330 carries Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. PCIe support also differs: the AMD part offers Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part offers Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only). The AMD processor uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel processor uses Intel BGA 1516. Both are mobile segments with active production status, and both have locked multipliers.

The process node difference is notable: AMD uses 4 nm from TSMC, while Intel uses 3 nm from its own foundry. The AMD processor's boost clock of 5.10 GHz exceeds the Intel part's 4.60 GHz, and its base clock of 2.00 GHz exceeds the Intel part's 1.50 GHz. The AMD processor's TDP is 28 W, while the Intel part is rated at 15 W. These architectural choices explain much of the performance gap observed in the benchmarks.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several recorded specifications. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 5 330 has 6 cores and 6 threads. The AMD part's base clock is 2.00 GHz versus 1.50 GHz for Intel, and its boost clock is 5.10 GHz versus 4.60 GHz. The TDP rating is 28 W for AMD and 15 W for Intel.

Cache configurations differ: 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 total, and 6 MB shared L3. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for AMD versus 59.7 GB/s for Intel, with AMD using dual-channel memory and Intel using single-channel. ECC memory support is present on AMD but absent on Intel. PCIe lanes are 16 for AMD versus 6 for Intel, both Gen 4.

The sockets differ: AMD uses Socket FP8, Intel uses BGA 1516. The integrated graphics are Radeon 860M for AMD and Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) for Intel. The process node is 4 nm for AMD (TSMC) and 3 nm for Intel (Intel foundry). The release dates differ: the AMD part released on 2026-01-04, while the Intel part released on 2026-04-15. The Intel part has a 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 PRO 450 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 5 330 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: Which processor wins the Cinebench R23 multicore test?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 wins with a score of 16,054, which is 22.1% higher than the Intel Core 5 330's score of 13,150.

Q: Are there any tests where the Intel Core 5 330 beats the AMD processor?

A: Yes, the Intel Core 5 330 wins in PassMark find prime numbers (114 versus 84, a 26.3% delta) and in PassMark single-thread (4,088 versus 3,955, a 3.3% delta).

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 has 89.6 GB/s bandwidth on a dual-channel bus. The Intel Core 5 330 has 59.7 GB/s bandwidth on a single-channel bus.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

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

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 averages 37,093 points. The Intel Core 5 330 averages 18,345 points.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 wins in every multi-threaded and compute-intensive category recorded. Its largest margins come in integer math (159.3% ahead), data compression (102.6% ahead), and random string sorting (82% ahead). It also leads in extended instructions (62.2%), multithread (60.2%), data encryption (34.8%), Cinebench R15 multicore (85.4%), floating-point math (20.7%), Cinebench R23 multicore (22.1%), physics (11.3%), Cinebench R15 single-core (18.3%), and Cinebench R23 single-core (8.3%). This pattern shows that the AMD part is the pick for rendering, data processing, encryption, compression, and any workload that uses multiple threads or heavy arithmetic.

The Intel Core 5 330 wins in the PassMark find prime numbers test, scoring 114 versus 84, a 26.3% advantage. It also wins in both PassMark single-thread tests with a score of 4,088 versus 3,955, a 3.3% delta. These wins indicate that the Intel part has a slight edge in pure single-threaded PassMark operations and in prime number sieve calculations. However, the narrow margins and limited scope of these wins mean that the Intel part's advantages are specialized rather than general.

For a user focused on prime number generation or specific single-thread PassMark workloads, the Intel Core 5 330 holds a measurable edge. For everything else in the benchmark suite, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 delivers higher scores, often by very large margins. The data also shows that the Intel part's nearest rivals are the Intel Core i3-14100 (delta 0.1%) and the Intel Core 3 305 (delta 0.2%), while the AMD part's nearest rivals are the Intel Core i7-13700 (delta -0.1%) and the AMD Ryzen 7 7735H (delta -0.2%). This comparison reinforces that the AMD processor operates in a higher performance tier altogether, despite the Intel part's two narrow wins.