AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 vs Intel Core 5 330 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a decisive overall victory for the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375, which wins 13 of the 15 recorded comparisons. The Intel Core 5 330 secures two wins, both in single-threaded PassMark tests. The scale of the AMD advantage varies widely by workload, from a narrow 7 percent margin in prime number finding to a 266.1 percent blowout in integer math.

The largest performance gap appears in PassMark integer math, where the AMD scores 121,754 against the Intel's 33,258. That 266.1 percent delta is the single biggest margin in the entire comparison. Data compression follows closely: the AMD reaches 404,918 versus 145,287, a 178.7 percent advantage. These two results indicate the AMD chip is fundamentally faster in workloads that rely on heavy arithmetic and data processing throughput.

Cinebench multi-core results reinforce the pattern. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD scores 3,334 against 1,325, a 151.6 percent lead. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows a 65.9 percent margin, with the AMD at 21,812 and the Intel at 13,150. The AMD also dominates random string sorting, scoring 44,552 versus 17,771, a 150.7 percent delta. Extended instruction performance shows a 128.5 percent gap, with the AMD at 29,269 and the Intel at 12,808.

The AMD leads by 112.8 percent in PassMark multithread, scoring 32,916 versus 15,471. Data encryption shows an 87.8 percent margin, with 20,802 against 11,076. Floating point math is 71.2 percent higher on the AMD, 75,153 versus 43,885. The Cinebench R15 single-core test gives the AMD a 61.8 percent lead, 301 versus 186. PassMark physics shows a 51.5 percent advantage, 1,819 versus 1,201.

The narrowest AMD win is in PassMark find prime numbers, where the delta is only 7 percent: 122 versus 114. Cinebench R23 single-core is also close, with the AMD ahead by just 7.1 percent, 1,988 versus 1,856. These results suggest that in lightly threaded, cache-friendly or latency-sensitive single-core tasks, the gap shrinks considerably.

The Intel Core 5 330's only victories come in PassMark single-thread and the duplicate PassMark singlethread entry, both showing a score of 4,088 against the AMD's 3,867. That is a 5.4 percent advantage for Intel. This is notable because the AMD wins the Cinebench R23 single-core test, so the PassMark single-thread result appears to measure a different aspect of single-core behavior, likely related to the Intel's higher peak instruction throughput in a narrow set of operations.

Overall average benchmark scores place the AMD at 46,030, which sits in the 89th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Intel averages 18,345, placing it in the 72nd percentile. The AMD's nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 at an average score of 46,062, a delta of -0.1 percent, and the Intel Core i9-13900HX at 46,098, also -0.1 percent. The Intel Core 5 330, by contrast, sits near the Intel Core i3-14100, which averages 18,318, a delta of 0.1 percent, and the Intel Core 3 305 at 18,302, a delta of 0.2 percent.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 has an average benchmark score of 46,030, while the Intel Core 5 330 averages 18,345. The AMD sits in the 89th percentile of all CPUs; the Intel sits in the 72nd.

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

A: Yes. The Intel wins the PassMark single-thread test with a score of 4,088 versus 3,867, a 5.4 percent margin. The duplicate PassMark singlethread entry shows the same result.

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

A: The largest gap is in PassMark integer math, where the AMD scores 121,754 and the Intel scores 33,258, giving the AMD a 266.1 percent lead.

Q: How do the two compare in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The AMD scores 21,812 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, while the Intel scores 13,150. That is a 65.9 percent advantage for the AMD.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 has a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Intel Core 5 330 has a boost clock of 4.60 GHz.

Q: What is the closest benchmark result?

A: The closest result is in PassMark find prime numbers, where the AMD scores 122 and the Intel scores 114, a 7 percent difference. The Cinebench R23 single-core test is nearly as close at 7.1 percent.

The Verdict

The data points to the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 as the stronger processor for multi-threaded and compute-heavy workloads. It holds a 112.8 percent lead in PassMark multithread, a 65.9 percent lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core, and a 151.6 percent lead in Cinebench R15 multi-core. Its 89th percentile standing and average score of 46,030 place it in a different performance class than the Intel Core 5 330, which averages 18,345 and sits in the 72nd percentile.

The Intel Core 5 330 does have a genuine advantage in PassMark single-thread performance, winning by 5.4 percent. That result, combined with the near tie in Cinebench R23 single-core, indicates the Intel design can compete in lightly threaded scenarios. However, the Intel loses every multi-core test by a wide margin. For users whose workloads are dominated by single-threaded PassMark-style tasks, the Intel is the better choice. For everything else in the recorded data, the AMD is ahead.

The Intel's nearest rivals in the database, such as the Intel Core i3-14100 and Intel Core 3 305, have average scores within 0.2 percent of its own. The AMD, meanwhile, trades blows with the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 and Intel Core i9-13900HX, all within 0.1 percent. This shows the AMD is competing in a much higher performance tier.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every core specification. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core 5 330 has 6 cores and 6 threads. The AMD base clock is 2.00 GHz and boost clock is 5.10 GHz. The Intel base clock is 1.50 GHz and boost clock is 4.60 GHz. The AMD has a TDP of 28 watts, while the Intel has a TDP of 15 watts.

The AMD uses AMD Socket FP8, whereas the Intel uses Intel BGA 1516. The AMD process node is 4 nm from TSMC, with a die size of 233 mm². The Intel process node is 3 nm from Intel, with no die size recorded. The AMD cache layout includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3. The Intel cache layout includes 192 KB of L1, 2.5 MB of L2, and 6 MB of shared L3.

Memory support differs significantly. The AMD uses a dual-channel memory bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel uses a single-channel memory bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. Both support DDR5 and LPDDR5X. Neither supports ECC memory. PCIe lanes also differ: the AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only).

The integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD uses the Radeon 890M, while the Intel uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The AMD release date is 2024-06-30, while the Intel release date is 2026-04-15. The Intel launch MSRP is $309; the AMD has no recorded launch MSRP. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 is built on the Zen 5 architecture with the Strix Point codename, belonging to the Ryzen AI 300 generation that combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel Core 5 330 uses the Wildcat Lake codename from the Core 5 generation. The AMD is manufactured by TSMC on a 4 nm process, while the Intel is manufactured by Intel on a 3 nm process.

Core count and threading strategy differ fundamentally. The AMD provides 12 cores and 24 threads, which aligns with simultaneous multithreading. The Intel provides 6 cores and 6 threads, with no multithreading. The AMD's 16 MB of L3 cache and per-core L2 of 1 MB give it a substantial cache pool. The Intel's 6 MB shared L3 and 2.5 MB L2 represent a smaller total cache footprint.

Memory architecture also differs at the system level. The AMD's dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth provides roughly 50 percent more bandwidth than the Intel's single-channel bus at 59.7 GB/s. This bandwidth difference likely contributes to the AMD's large leads in data compression and random string sorting, both of which are memory-sensitive workloads.

The AMD's 233 mm² die size reflects a larger silicon area, consistent with more cores and a larger cache. The Intel has no recorded die size. The AMD also has more PCIe lanes available to the CPU, 16 versus 6, which affects expandability for discrete devices.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 wins decisively in any workload that uses multiple cores or heavy data throughput. PassMark integer math, data compression, extended instructions, random string sorting, multithread, floating point math, and data encryption all show leads of at least 71.2 percent. Cinebench multi-core results confirm the AMD is the stronger choice for rendering, compilation, and other parallel compute tasks. The AMD also wins the Cinebench R23 single-core test, though by only 7.1 percent.

The Intel Core 5 330 wins in PassMark single-thread performance. Its score of 4,088 versus 3,867 gives it a 5.4 percent edge. This suggests the Intel design is better suited for applications that are strictly single-threaded and benefit from its particular instruction scheduling. The near tie in Cinebench R23 single-core, where the AMD leads by just 7.1 percent, indicates the Intel is competitive in that domain as well.

For workloads that depend on memory bandwidth, the AMD holds a structural advantage. Its dual-channel bus at 89.6 GB/s versus the Intel's single-channel 59.7 GB/s appears to support its large leads in data compression and string sorting. The AMD's larger L3 cache, 16 MB versus 6 MB, also helps in datasets that fit within cache.

The Intel's lower TDP of 15 watts, compared to the AMD's 28 watts, suggests the Intel may be the more power-efficient option in absolute terms, though the database records no power consumption measurements. The Intel also has a smaller process node at 3 nm versus 4 nm, which may contribute to its efficiency profile.

The AMD wins 13 of 15 head-to-head benchmarks. The Intel wins two. For multi-threaded production workloads, the AMD is the clear choice. For single-threaded PassMark-style tasks, the Intel holds a modest edge. The data does not show any workload category outside of PassMark single-thread where the Intel leads.