AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 vs Intel Core 5 330 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 dominates the Intel Core 5 330 in nearly every measurable workload category, taking 9 of 11 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. The Intel part secures only two wins, both in single-threaded PassMark tests. This split paints a clear picture: the AMD processor is the choice for throughput-heavy, multi-threaded, and data-intensive tasks, while the Intel chip offers a modest edge in lightly threaded responsiveness.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 delivers its most decisive advantages in integer math (117,832 versus 33,258, a 254.3% lead), data compression (374,429 versus 145,287, a 157.7% lead), and random string sorting (40,557 versus 17,771, a 128.2% lead). These workloads rely heavily on parallel execution and raw core count, where the AMD part's 12 cores and 24 threads overwhelm the Intel Core 5 330's 6 cores and 6 threads. The extended instructions test shows a 107.2% advantage (26,544 versus 12,808), and the multithread benchmark records a 105.7% gap (31,817 versus 15,471), confirming that the AMD processor is built for sustained parallel workloads.

The Intel Core 5 330 takes the single-thread tests by a narrow margin. PassMark single-thread scores show 4,088 versus 3,977, a 2.7% advantage. This is a slim win, indicating that the Intel architecture's higher per-core efficiency at lower thread counts does not translate into a meaningful real-world advantage for most applications. In floating-point math, the AMD part still leads by 60.8% (70,587 versus 43,885), and in physics simulation it leads by 47.5% (1,772 versus 1,201). Data encryption shows a 77.1% gap (19,612 versus 11,076), and prime number finding shows a 13.2% edge (129 versus 114).

The use-case conclusion is straightforward. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 is the superior processor for content creation, scientific computing, server-side workloads, and any application that scales with thread count. The Intel Core 5 330 is competitive only in scenarios where a single thread dominates and power consumption is the primary constraint, but its single-thread win is too small to offset its substantial deficits elsewhere.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies and manufacturing processes. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI Embedded generation built on Zen 5 / Zen 5c cores. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC and has a die size of 233 mm². The Intel Core 5 330 uses the Wildcat Lake codename, belongs to the Core 5 generation, and is built on a 3 nm process at Intel. The Intel die size is not recorded in the database.

Core and thread counts differ sharply. The AMD part has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel part has 6 cores and 6 threads. The Intel chip lacks simultaneous multithreading, which explains its thread count matching its core count. The AMD processor's base clock is 2.00 GHz with a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Intel processor runs at a 1.50 GHz base clock and boosts to 4.60 GHz. Despite the lower base clock, the Intel chip achieves higher single-thread PassMark scores, suggesting better per-clock instruction throughput in specific workloads.

Cache hierarchies are structured differently. The AMD processor has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of L3 cache. The Intel processor has 192 KB of L1 cache total, 2.5 MB of L2 cache total, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part's larger L3 cache provides more room for shared data across its 12 cores, which contributes to its multithreaded performance.

Memory support also diverges. Both processors support DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, but the AMD part uses a dual-channel memory bus with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth, while the Intel part uses a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s. The AMD processor supports ECC memory; the Intel processor does not. PCIe connectivity differs as well: the AMD part provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only). This makes the AMD processor more suitable for systems requiring more expansion and higher memory throughput.

Integrated graphics differ. The AMD processor uses a Radeon 890M, while the Intel processor uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The database does not include graphics benchmarks, so a direct performance comparison is not possible from the recorded data. Both processors are mobile market segments, both have locked multipliers, and both are in active production. The AMD part was released on 2026-02-28, and the Intel part on 2026-04-15. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $309, while the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data shows a lopsided contest. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 wins 9 benchmarks, and the Intel Core 5 330 wins 2. The largest margin is in integer math, where the AMD part scores 117,832 against 33,258, a 254.3% advantage. This is the single biggest performance gap in the comparison and reflects the AMD processor's thread advantage in a workload that scales almost linearly with core count.

Data compression shows the second-largest gap at 157.7% (374,429 versus 145,287). Random string sorting follows at 128.2% (40,557 versus 17,771). Extended instructions show a 107.2% lead (26,544 versus 12,808), and the multithread benchmark shows a 105.7% lead (31,817 versus 15,471). These results confirm that the AMD processor is more than twice as fast in several parallel workloads.

Data encryption shows a 77.1% lead (19,612 versus 11,076), floating-point math shows a 60.8% lead (70,587 versus 43,885), and physics shows a 47.5% lead (1,772 versus 1,201). Prime number finding is the closest AMD win at 13.2% (129 versus 114). The Intel processor's only wins are in the two single-thread PassMark tests, scoring 4,088 versus 3,977, a 2.7% margin in both cases.

The average benchmark score reflects the overall performance difference. The AMD processor has an average score of 62,839, while the Intel processor has an average score of 18,345. This places the AMD part in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel part sits in the 72nd percentile. The nearest rivals for the AMD part are Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX (average score 62,738, delta 0.2%), Intel Core i7-13790F (average score 63,080, delta -0.4%), Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX (average score 63,173, delta -0.5%), and AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 (average score 62,498, delta 0.5%). The Intel part's nearest rivals are Intel Core i3-14100 (average score 18,318, delta 0.1%), Intel Core 7 360 (average score 18,374, delta -0.2%), Intel Core i3-13100 (average score 18,380, delta -0.2%), and Intel Core 3 305 (average score 18,302, delta 0.2%). These rival comparisons indicate that both processors sit within tight performance clusters around their respective average scores.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core 5 330 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: How large is the single-thread performance difference?

A: The Intel Core 5 330 scores 4,088 in the PassMark single-thread test, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 scores 3,977. The Intel part leads by 2.7%.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 5 330 does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 has 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth over a dual-channel bus. The Intel Core 5 330 has 59.7 GB/s over a single-channel bus.

Q: In which benchmark does the AMD processor show its largest margin?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 shows its largest margin in integer math, scoring 117,832 versus 33,258 for the Intel Core 5 330, a 254.3% advantage.

Q: What are the process nodes for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 330 is fabricated on a 3 nm process at Intel.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 is the overwhelmingly stronger processor for multi-threaded and data-intensive workloads. With a 105.7% lead in the multithread benchmark, a 254.3% lead in integer math, and a 157.7% lead in data compression, it delivers more than double the performance in several key areas. The 93rd percentile ranking versus the Intel part's 72nd percentile confirms the overall performance gap.

The Intel Core 5 330 is competitive only in single-threaded tests, where it leads by 2.7%. This advantage is too small to matter for most applications, and the Intel part's single-channel memory bus and lack of ECC support further limit its suitability for demanding workloads. The Intel part does offer a 3 nm process node, which may indicate better power efficiency per core, but the database does not include power consumption measurements to confirm this.

Users who need maximum throughput for parallel tasks, large data sets, or memory-intensive applications should choose the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185. Users who prioritize single-thread responsiveness above all else, and who do not require ECC memory or high memory bandwidth, may consider the Intel Core 5 330, but the performance trade-off is substantial. The AMD processor's 12 cores, 24 threads, dual-channel memory, and larger cache make it the clear choice from the recorded benchmark data.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 | Intel Core 5 330 |

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

| Cores | 12 | 6 |

| Threads | 24 | 6 |

| Base Clock | 2.00 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.10 GHz | 4.60 GHz |

| TDP | 28 | 15 |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel BGA 1516 |

| Codename | Gorgon Point | Wildcat Lake |

| Generation | Ryzen AI Embedded (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) | Core 5 (Wildcat Lake) |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 233 mm² | Not recorded |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB (per core) | 192 KB |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2.5 MB |

| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 6 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

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

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

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

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

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 890M | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Mobile |

| Production Status | Active | Active |

| Release Date | 2026-02-28 | 2026-04-15 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $309 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | No |

| Part Number | Unknown | SAE3G |