AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 vs Intel Core 5 330 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a clear split between the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 and the Intel Core 5 330. Across the eleven shared Passmark tests, the AMD processor wins seven, while the Intel part takes four. The most decisive AMD victories come in integer and data-heavy workloads. In Passmark integer math, the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 scores 79,789 against the Intel Core 5 330's 33,258, a delta of 139.9 percent. Data compression shows a similar pattern: the AMD chip records 293,595 versus 145,287, a 102.1 percent advantage. These are not marginal gaps; they indicate a fundamental throughput difference in arithmetic and compression tasks.

Extended instruction performance also favors AMD heavily. The Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 posts 24,333 in Passmark extended instructions, while the Intel Core 5 330 manages 12,808, a 90 percent delta. Random string sorting follows at 31,153 versus 17,771, a 75.3 percent lead for AMD. Multithreaded performance lands at 24,244 for the AMD part and 15,471 for the Intel, a 56.7 percent gap. Floating point math is closer but still AMD-favored: 53,084 versus 43,885, a 21 percent delta. Data encryption rounds out the AMD wins at 14,502 versus 11,076, a 30.9 percent margin.

The Intel Core 5 330 takes the remaining four benchmarks, but these wins are narrower in percentage terms. The largest Intel victory is in prime number finding: 114 versus 75, a 34.2 percent delta. Passmark physics shows Intel ahead at 1,201 versus 1,120, a 6.7 percent margin. Single-thread performance goes to Intel by a slim 2.3 percent, with scores of 4,088 versus 3,995. The duplicate single-thread test confirms the same result. Notably, the Intel part wins both single-thread entries and the physics test, which suggests a modest advantage in lightly threaded or latency-sensitive tasks. However, the absolute score differences in these Intel wins are small compared to the AMD leads in multi-threaded and integer workloads.

The average benchmark score reinforces the overall picture. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 sits at 48,171, while the Intel Core 5 330 averages 18,345. This places the AMD chip in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, whereas the Intel part lands in the 72nd percentile. The nearest rivals for each part confirm their respective tiers. The AMD chip's closest competitors include the Intel Core Ultra 5 235A at an average score of 48,201 (a 0.1 percent difference) and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX at 48,287 (a 0.2 percent difference). The Intel Core 5 330, by contrast, sits near the Intel Core i3-14100 at 18,318 (0.1 percent) and the Intel Core 7 360 at 18,374 (a 0.2 percent difference). The delta between the two compared processors is therefore not just a single-test artifact; it reflects a consistent performance class separation.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the most benchmark tests in this comparison?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 wins seven of the eleven recorded head-to-head tests. The Intel Core 5 330 wins four, which include both single-thread entries, physics, and prime number finding.

Q: What is the largest single benchmark advantage for either processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 leads by 139.9 percent in Passmark integer math, scoring 79,789 versus the Intel Core 5 330's 33,258. The largest Intel advantage is 34.2 percent in Passmark find prime numbers.

Q: How do the average benchmark scores compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 records an average benchmark score of 48,171, placing it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 5 330 averages 18,345, which corresponds to the 72nd percentile.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 330 have any single-thread advantage?

A: Yes, the Intel part wins the single-thread test by a small margin, scoring 4,088 against the AMD part's 3,995, a 2.3 percent difference. The duplicate single-thread entry confirms the same result.

Q: Which processor performs better in data compression?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 leads substantially in Passmark data compression with a score of 293,595, which is 102.1 percent ahead of the Intel Core 5 330's 145,287.

Q: Are there any tests where the Intel processor wins by a large margin?

A: The largest Intel win is in Passmark find prime numbers, where it scores 114 versus 75, a 34.2 percent delta. Its other wins are narrower: 6.7 percent in physics and 2.3 percent in single-thread.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use distinct design approaches. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 is built on the Zen 5 architecture with the Strix Halo codename, fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It has 6 cores and 12 threads, meaning each core supports two threads via simultaneous multithreading. The Intel Core 5 330 uses the Wildcat Lake codename, built on a 3 nm process at Intel, and it has 6 cores but only 6 threads. The Intel part lacks hyper-threading in this configuration, which directly explains the large multithreaded benchmark gap.

Cache layouts differ significantly. The AMD part uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part reports 192 KB of L1 total, 2.5 MB of L2 total, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD processor has more than twice the L3 capacity, which benefits workloads with large working sets. The L1 and L2 figures are not directly comparable because the AMD numbers are per-core while the Intel numbers are aggregate.

Memory architecture also separates the two. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 supports LPDDR5X memory over a dual-channel bus with a recorded bandwidth of 128.0 GB/s. It also supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 5 330 supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X, but over a single-channel bus with a bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s, and it does not support ECC. The memory bandwidth difference is substantial: the AMD part has more than double the recorded bandwidth, which affects memory-intensive workloads and integrated graphics performance.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD part uses Radeon 8040S graphics, while the Intel part uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. PCIe connectivity also differs: the AMD chip provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel chip provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only). The AMD part has more PCIe lanes available for expansion or discrete components.

Specification Differences

The table below lists only the fields where the two processors differ, based on the recorded data.

| Field | AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 | Intel Core 5 330 |

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

| Threads | 12 | 6 |

| Base clock | 3.60 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.90 GHz | 4.60 GHz |

| TDP | 55 W | 15 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP11 | Intel BGA 1516 |

| Codename | Strix Halo | Wildcat Lake |

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

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

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

| L3 cache | 16 MB shared | 6 MB shared |

| Memory support | LPDDR5X | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

| Memory bus | Dual-channel | Single-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | 128.0 GB/s | 59.7 GB/s |

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 16 lanes | Gen 4, 6 lanes |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 8040S | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) |

| Release date | 2025-01-05 | 2026-04-15 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $309 |

| Part number | 100-000001425 | SAE3G |

The core count is the same at 6, but the thread count differs by a factor of two. The base clock difference is notable: 3.60 GHz for AMD versus 1.50 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are closer at 4.90 GHz versus 4.60 GHz. The TDP difference is large, with the AMD part rated at 55 W and the Intel part at 15 W. This aligns with the performance gap, as the AMD chip draws more power to sustain higher throughput.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 is the clear winner in multi-threaded and compute-heavy workloads. Its wins in integer math, data compression, extended instructions, and random string sorting indicate strength in productivity tasks, data processing, and general number crunching. The 139.9 percent lead in integer math and the 102.1 percent lead in data compression are the standout results. The multithreaded score of 24,244 versus 15,471 confirms that the AMD part handles parallel workloads far better, likely due to its 12 threads versus 6 and its larger cache and memory bandwidth. The 90th percentile ranking versus the 72nd percentile for Intel reinforces the overall performance hierarchy.

The Intel Core 5 330 wins in a narrower set of scenarios. Its single-thread score of 4,088 edges out the AMD score of 3,995, which suggests a slight advantage in lightly threaded applications that depend on a single core's responsiveness. The physics test win, 1,201 versus 1,120, points to a similar pattern in simulation or physics-based workloads that rely on a single thread. The prime number finding win, 114 versus 75, is the largest Intel margin, indicating strong performance in pure integer loops with small data sets. The Intel part also carries a much lower TDP of 15 W versus 55 W, which makes it suitable for thermally constrained environments, although the recorded data does not include power efficiency metrics.

In memory-heavy tasks, the AMD part has a structural advantage. The dual-channel bus at 128.0 GB/s versus the Intel single-channel bus at 59.7 GB/s means the AMD chip can feed data to its cores and integrated graphics faster. The Radeon 8040S graphics in the AMD part and the larger 16 MB L3 cache further support this. The Intel part's smaller 6 MB L3 cache and narrower memory bus limit its ability to sustain high-bandwidth workloads, which is consistent with its lower scores in data compression and sorting.

The Verdict

The data points to a straightforward choice based on workload type. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 is the stronger processor for multithreaded performance, integer-heavy computation, data compression, and any task that benefits from high memory bandwidth and 12 threads. Its average benchmark score of 48,171 places it in the 90th percentile, with nearest rivals in the Intel Core Ultra 5 series. For users running parallel builds, data processing, or content creation that scales across cores, the AMD part is the clear pick from the recorded benchmarks.

The Intel Core 5 330 is the better option only for single-threaded tasks and low-power scenarios. Its single-thread score of 4,088 beats the AMD score of 3,995, and its physics win indicates a slight edge in latency-sensitive workloads. The 15 W TDP versus 55 W also makes it suitable for fanless or passively cooled designs, though the database does not include thermal or efficiency tests. The Intel part's nearest rivals are all in the Core i3 and Core 3 range, placing it in a lower performance tier overall.

The verdict from the data is unambiguous: the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 outperforms the Intel Core 5 330 in the majority of benchmarks, with particularly large margins in integer math, data compression, and multithreaded tests. The Intel part's wins are limited to single-thread, physics, and prime number workloads, with the largest margin being 34.2 percent. The AMD chip's 90th percentile ranking versus the Intel chip's 72nd percentile confirms that these are different performance classes. The choice depends on whether the user prioritizes raw throughput and parallel capability, where AMD wins, or single-thread efficiency and lower power, where Intel holds a smaller edge.