AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 vs Intel Core 5 330 Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark database records a clear separation between these two mobile processors. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 wins 13 of 15 head-to-head comparisons, while the Intel Core 5 330 wins 2. The AMD part posts an average benchmark score of 40048, placing it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel part averages 18345, placing it in the 72nd percentile. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 sits near rivals like the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 (average score 40081, delta -0.1%), the Intel Core 5 221E (40144, delta -0.2%), and the AMD Ryzen 9 270 (40246, delta -0.5%). The Intel Core 5 330 sits near the Intel Core i3-14100 (18318, delta 0.1%), the Intel Core 7 360 (18374, delta -0.2%), and the Intel Core i3-13100 (18380, delta -0.2%). The data indicates these chips are not direct competitors in overall performance class. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 is for workloads that demand heavy multi-threading and sustained compute. The Intel Core 5 330 is for lighter tasks where its single-thread efficiency and lower 15 W TDP matter more. Anyone needing maximum throughput should choose the AMD part. Anyone prioritizing a 15 W design with a single-thread edge in one specific test should consider the Intel part.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 uses the Zen 5 architecture on TSMC's 4 nm process, with a die size of 233 mm². Its codename is Strix Point, part of the Ryzen AI 300 generation built on Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It has 10 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The cache layout is 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB L3. It uses dual-channel DDR5 or LPDDR5X memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The integrated graphics is a Radeon 880M. It connects via PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only) on AMD Socket FP8. The TDP is 28 W.

The Intel Core 5 330 uses the Wildcat Lake codename, part of the Core 5 generation. It is built on Intel's 3 nm process. It has 6 cores and 6 threads, with a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The cache layout is 192 KB L1, 2.5 MB L2, and 6 MB shared L3. It uses single-channel DDR5 or LPDDR5X memory with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. The integrated graphics is Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. It connects via PCIe Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only) on Intel BGA 1516. The TDP is 15 W. The Intel part has no hyper-threading, hence 6 threads for 6 cores. The AMD part doubles its thread count to 20. The process node difference favors Intel at 3 nm versus AMD's 4 nm, but the core count and memory channel difference favor AMD. The AMD part also has a larger L3 cache at 16 MB versus 6 MB shared. Neither supports ECC memory, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 dominates multi-threaded and compute-heavy benchmarks. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 18698 versus 13150 for the Intel part, a 42.2% lead. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, it scores 2842 versus 1325, a 114.5% lead. The PassMark integer math test shows the largest gap: 101831 versus 33258, a 206.2% advantage. Data compression also favors AMD heavily: 354510 versus 145287, a 144% lead. Extended instructions show 25113 versus 12808, a 96.1% lead. Multithread performance in PassMark is 29467 versus 15471, a 90.5% advantage. Physics simulation scores 1704 versus 1201, a 41.9% lead. Float-point math scores 62802 versus 43885, a 43.1% lead. Random string sorting scores 39447 versus 17771, a 122% lead. Data encryption scores 18297 versus 11076, a 65.2% lead. Even the closest multi-thread test, find prime numbers, goes to AMD at 117 versus 114, a 2.6% edge.

The Intel Core 5 330 wins only one unique test category: PassMark single-thread. It scores 4088 versus 3841 for AMD, a 6% advantage. This appears twice in the data because the database records both "single_thread" and "singlethread" labels with identical scores. The Intel part also wins in Cinebench R20 tests, but those are not present in the AMD benchmark set, so they cannot be compared head-to-head. The Intel part's single-thread win is modest but real, suggesting its 3 nm process and higher per-core efficiency give it an edge in lightly threaded applications. The AMD part still leads in Cinebench R23 single-core, scoring 1992 versus 1856, a 7.3% advantage, and in Cinebench R15 single-core, scoring 303 versus 186, a 62.9% advantage. The PassMark single-thread result is the outlier where Intel's design wins.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has 10 cores and 20 threads. The Intel Core 5 330 has 6 cores and 6 threads. The AMD part uses simultaneous multithreading to double its thread count.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has a TDP of 28 W. The Intel Core 5 330 has a TDP of 15 W. The Intel part is designed for lower power draw.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 boosts to 5.00 GHz. The Intel Core 5 330 boosts to 4.60 GHz. The AMD part also has a higher base clock at 2.00 GHz versus 1.50 GHz.

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has an average benchmark score of 40048. The Intel Core 5 330 has an average score of 18345. The AMD part sits in the 87th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel part sits in the 72nd percentile.

Q: In which benchmark does the Intel Core 5 330 beat the AMD part?

A: The Intel Core 5 330 wins the PassMark single-thread test with a score of 4088 versus 3841, a 6% advantage. This is the only head-to-head test where Intel wins.

Q: What are their memory configurations?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 uses dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core 5 330 uses single-channel memory with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. Both support DDR5 and LPDDR5X.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest win for the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 comes in PassMark integer math, where it scores 101831 against 33258, a 206.2% advantage. This is more than triple the Intel part's score and reflects the AMD chip's 10-core, 20-thread configuration versus Intel's 6-core, 6-thread setup. Data compression is the second-largest gap: 354510 versus 145287, a 144% lead. Random string sorting shows a 122% advantage with scores of 39447 versus 17771. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows a 114.5% lead with 2842 versus 1325. The multithread test in PassMark shows a 90.5% lead with 29467 versus 15471. Extended instructions show a 96.1% lead with 25113 versus 12808. Data encryption shows a 65.2% lead with 18297 versus 11076. Cinebench R15 single-core shows a 62.9% lead with 303 versus 186. Floating-point math shows a 43.1% lead with 62802 versus 43885. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows a 42.2% lead with 18698 versus 13150. Physics shows a 41.9% lead with 1704 versus 1201. Cinebench R23 single-core shows a 7.3% lead with 1992 versus 1856. Find prime numbers shows a 2.6% lead with 117 versus 114.

The only wins for the Intel Core 5 330 are the two PassMark single-thread entries, both scoring 4088 against 3841, a 6% advantage. This is a narrow margin compared to AMD's multi-thread leads. The data also shows the Intel part has a Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 5523 and a single-core score of 779, but the AMD part has no recorded R20 results, so those cannot be compared directly. The overall pattern is unambiguous: the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 leads in every test where both parts have recorded scores except for PassMark single-thread. The magnitude of AMD's wins ranges from 2.6% to 206.2%, while Intel's sole win is 6%.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 and Intel Core 5 330 differ in several key specifications. The AMD part has 10 cores and 20 threads; the Intel part has 6 cores and 6 threads. Base clocks are 2.00 GHz for AMD and 1.50 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 5.00 GHz for AMD and 4.60 GHz for Intel. TDP is 28 W for AMD and 15 W for Intel. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel part uses Intel BGA 1516. The AMD architecture is Zen 5 with the Strix Point codename, part of the Ryzen AI 300 generation. The Intel part uses the Wildcat Lake codename, part of the Core 5 generation. Process nodes are 4 nm for AMD (TSMC foundry) and 3 nm for Intel (Intel foundry). Die size is 233 mm² for AMD; no die size is recorded for Intel. L1 cache is 80 KB per core for AMD versus 192 KB total for Intel. L2 cache is 1 MB per core for AMD versus 2.5 MB total for Intel. L3 cache is 16 MB for AMD versus 6 MB shared for Intel. Memory bus is dual-channel for AMD versus single-channel for Intel. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for AMD versus 59.7 GB/s for Intel. PCIe is Gen 4 with 16 lanes for AMD versus Gen 4 with 6 lanes for Intel. Integrated graphics are Radeon 880M for AMD versus Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores for Intel. Both support DDR5 and LPDDR5X, neither supports ECC memory, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $309. The AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. Both are active mobile processors, with the AMD part released on 2024-06-30 and the Intel part released on 2026-04-15.