AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 vs Intel Core 5 330 Comparison

AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 and Intel Core 5 330 are both mobile processors aimed at thin-and-light laptops, but the benchmark data shows they occupy very different performance tiers. The AMD part wins 13 of the 15 recorded head-to-head tests, often by substantial margins, while the Intel part takes the single-threaded Passmark tests. The average benchmark score for the AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 is 43431, placing it in the 88th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core 5 330 averages 18345, sitting in the 72nd percentile. This gap is the central fact of the comparison.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 is the clear winner in almost every multithreaded and compute-heavy workload. Its largest advantage comes in Passmark integer math, where it scores 99156 against Intel's 33258, a delta of 198.1%. Data compression also shows a massive gap: AMD scores 349463 versus 145287, a 140.5% lead. The Cinebench R15 multicore test shows AMD at 2672.5 versus Intel's 1325, a 101.7% advantage. These results indicate the AMD processor is substantially better suited for rendering, compiling, and other tasks that scale with core count and thread count.

The Intel Core 5 330 wins only two recorded tests, both in Passmark single-threaded workloads. It scores 4088 in Passmark single thread versus AMD's 3750, a delta of -8.3% from AMD's perspective, meaning Intel leads by roughly 9%. This suggests Intel has a slight advantage in lightly threaded, latency-sensitive tasks such as basic desktop responsiveness or older single-core applications.

The AMD processor also dominates in memory bandwidth-sensitive workloads. Passmark random string sorting shows AMD at 37379 versus Intel's 17771, a 110.3% lead. Floating point math goes to AMD at 62411 versus 43885, a 42.2% advantage. Extended instructions, which often reflect SIMD-heavy code, show AMD at 24773 versus 12808, a 93.4% lead. The pattern is consistent: AMD wins heavily where parallelism matters, Intel wins narrowly where single-core speed matters.

Architecture Differences

The two chips are built on fundamentally different designs. AMD uses a 10-core, 20-thread configuration based on the Zen 5 architecture, with the codename Gorgon Point and a 4 nm process node from TSMC. The die size is 233 mm². Intel uses a 6-core, 6-thread configuration with the codename Wildcat Lake, built on a 3 nm process node from Intel's own foundry. The Intel chip has no hyperthreading, which explains its lower thread count relative to core count.

Cache hierarchies differ significantly. AMD provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3. Intel provides 192 KB of L1 total, 2.5 MB of L2 total, and 6 MB of shared L3. The AMD design gives each core more private cache, while Intel's shared L3 is smaller overall. This cache advantage likely contributes to AMD's large lead in data compression and integer math.

Memory support also diverges. Both support DDR5 and LPDDR5X, but AMD uses a dual-channel memory bus with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while Intel uses a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s. This memory bandwidth difference is a major factor in AMD's wins in bandwidth-heavy tests like random string sorting. PCIe lane counts also differ: AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while Intel provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics differ as well: AMD uses Radeon 880M, Intel uses Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores.

Power envelopes are notably different. AMD has a TDP of 28 watts, while Intel has a TDP of 15 watts. This means the Intel chip is designed for lower sustained power draw, which may matter for battery life, though the benchmark data does not measure power efficiency directly. The AMD chip also has a higher boost clock at 5.00 GHz versus Intel's 4.60 GHz, and a higher base clock at 2.00 GHz versus 1.50 GHz.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench results show the AMD chip's multicore strength clearly. In Cinebench R15 multicore, AMD scores 2672.5 against Intel's 1325, a 101.7% lead, meaning AMD more than doubles Intel's score. In Cinebench R23 multicore, AMD scores 17462.5 against 13150, a 32.8% lead. Single-core Cinebench results are closer: R15 single-core shows AMD at 247 versus 186, a 32.8% lead, while R23 single-core shows AMD at 1996.5 versus 1856, a 7.6% lead. The R23 single-core gap is modest, but the R15 single-core gap is larger, suggesting the AMD architecture has a significant advantage in certain single-threaded workloads.

Passmark results amplify the multicore story. Integer math shows the largest delta at 198.1%, with AMD scoring 99156 versus Intel's 33258. Data compression follows at 140.5%, with AMD at 349463 versus 145287. Random string sorting shows a 110.3% delta, with AMD at 37379 versus 17771. Multithreaded Passmark shows AMD at 28986 versus 15471, an 87.4% lead. Extended instructions show AMD at 24773 versus 12808, a 93.4% lead. Data encryption shows AMD at 17601 versus 11076, a 58.9% lead. Floating point math shows AMD at 62411 versus 43885, a 42.2% lead. Physics shows AMD at 1689 versus 1201, a 40.6% lead. Find prime numbers shows AMD at 124 versus 114, a smaller 8.8% lead.

The only Intel wins are in Passmark single thread, where Intel scores 4088 versus AMD's 3750, a delta of -8.3% from AMD's perspective. This is a narrow but consistent advantage, appearing in both the `passmark_single_thread` and `passmark_singlethread` tests, which record the same scores. The Intel chip also has a Cinebench R20 result in its own benchmark list (5523 multicore, 779 single-core), but the head-to-head table does not include R20, so it is not part of the direct comparison.

The wins tally is decisive: 13 wins for AMD, 2 for Intel. The magnitude of AMD's wins in multithreaded tests dwarfs the size of Intel's single-thread wins. The largest Intel delta is 8.3%, while AMD has multiple deltas above 100%.

The Verdict

The data points to a simple conclusion: the AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 is the stronger processor for nearly all compute tasks. Its 20 threads and dual-channel memory give it a decisive edge in rendering, compression, encryption, and math-heavy workloads. The 101.7% lead in Cinebench R15 multicore and the 198.1% lead in integer math are not marginal differences; they represent a different performance class.

The Intel Core 5 330 has a narrower role. Its single-thread Passmark score of 4088 is higher than AMD's 3750, indicating it can handle lightly threaded tasks with slightly better responsiveness. Its 15 watt TDP also suggests it may be more efficient in low-power scenarios, though the database does not include power consumption measurements. For users who prioritize battery life and run mostly single-threaded applications, the Intel chip has a case. For anyone running multithreaded workloads, the AMD chip is the clear choice from the recorded data.

The percentile rankings reinforce this. AMD sits in the 88th percentile of all CPUs, while Intel sits in the 72nd. AMD's average benchmark score of 43431 is more than double Intel's 18345. The nearest rivals for AMD (AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 at 43326, Intel Core Ultra 9 386H at 43210, AMD Ryzen 7 170 at 43689, AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 at 43704) all score within 0.6% of it, showing it is competitive with higher-tier mobile chips. Intel's nearest rivals (Intel Core i3-14100 at 18318, Intel Core 7 360 at 18374, Intel Core i3-13100 at 18380, Intel Core 3 305 at 18302) are all within 0.2%, showing it sits in the lower mid-range.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 has 10 cores and 20 threads. The Intel Core 5 330 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: What is the largest benchmark gap between the two?

A: The largest delta is in Passmark integer math, where the AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 scores 99156 versus the Intel Core 5 330's 33258, a 198.1% lead for AMD.

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

A: Yes, it wins both Passmark single-threaded tests, scoring 4088 versus AMD's 3750, a delta of -8.3% from AMD's perspective.

Q: Which processor has higher memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 has a dual-channel memory bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core 5 330 has a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s.

Q: What is the difference in TDP?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 has a TDP of 28 watts. The Intel Core 5 330 has a TDP of 15 watts.

Q: What are the process nodes for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 uses a 4 nm process from TSMC. The Intel Core 5 330 uses a 3 nm process from Intel.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 | Intel Core 5 330 |

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

| Cores | 10 | 6 |

| Threads | 20 | 6 |

| Base Clock | 2.00 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.00 GHz | 4.60 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 15 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel BGA 1516 |

| Codename | Gorgon Point | Wildcat Lake |

| Process Node | 4 nm (TSMC) | 3 nm (Intel) |

| Die Size | 233 mm² | Not listed |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB per core | 192 KB total |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB per core | 2.5 MB total |

| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 6 MB shared |

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | Single-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 59.7 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 6 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 880M | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) |

| Part Number | 100-000001861 | SAE3G |

| Launch MSRP | Not listed | $309 |