AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 vs Intel Core 5 330 Comparison

AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 and Intel Core 5 330 are both mobile processors, but they target very different segments of the laptop market. The Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 is a 16-core, 32-thread part with a 55 W TDP, built on TSMC's 4 nm process. The Intel Core 5 330 is a 6-core, 6-thread chip with a 15 W TDP, built on Intel's 3 nm process. The database includes a full benchmark suite for the Intel part, while the AMD part currently has no recorded benchmark scores. The following analysis relies on the recorded data for the Intel Core 5 330 and the architectural specifications for both processors.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results between these two processors. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 has no benchmark entries in the database, which means its average benchmark score is recorded as zero and its percentile versus all CPUs is 50. The Intel Core 5 330, by contrast, has a complete set of Cinebench and PassMark results, an average benchmark score of 18345, and a percentile versus all CPUs of 72.

Because the AMD part lacks recorded scores, the comparison must be framed through the Intel part's recorded performance and the AMD part's specifications. The Intel Core 5 330 delivers a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 13150 and a single-core score of 1856. Its Cinebench R20 results are 5523 multicore and 779 single-core, and its Cinebench R15 results are 1325 multicore and 186 single-core. In PassMark tests, the Intel part scores 4088 in single-thread, 15471 in multithread, 33258 in integer math, 43885 in floating point math, 145287 in data compression, 11076 in data encryption, 12808 in extended instructions, 1201 in physics, 17771 in random string sorting, and 114 in find prime numbers.

The Intel Core 5 330 sits in a tight competitive cluster according to the database's nearest rivals. It is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i3-14100, 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core 3 305, 0.2% behind the Intel Core 7 360, and 0.2% behind the Intel Core i3-13100. This places the Core 5 330 within a narrow performance band around the 18300-18380 average score range, with the Core 7 360 and Core i3-13100 marginally ahead and the Core i3-14100 and Core 3 305 marginally behind.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495, with 16 cores and 32 threads, is architecturally positioned to exceed the Intel part in heavily threaded workloads, but no recorded data confirms this. The Intel Core 5 330 uses 6 cores and 6 threads, which means it has no simultaneous multithreading. The AMD part doubles the core count and more than quintuples the thread count. In any multithreaded benchmark, the AMD part's core and thread advantage would be substantial, but the database does not provide a measured delta.

Single-thread performance is a different matter. The Intel Core 5 330 boosts to 4.60 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 boosts to 5.20 GHz. The higher boost clock on the AMD part suggests an advantage in single-threaded workloads, but again, no measured scores exist for the AMD part. The Intel part's Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1856 and PassMark single-thread score of 4088 serve as reference points, but they cannot be compared directly without AMD data.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge sharply in process technology, core counts, cache layout, memory support, and integrated graphics.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, with a die described as 2x 70.6 mm². Its codename is Gorgon Halo, and it belongs to the Ryzen AI Max+ PRO generation built on Zen 5. The Intel Core 5 330 uses a 3 nm process from Intel, with the codename Wildcat Lake and the Core 5 generation. The Intel part has no die size recorded in the database.

Core and thread counts differ by a wide margin. The AMD part has 16 cores and 32 threads. The Intel part has 6 cores and 6 threads. The AMD part supports simultaneous multithreading, while the Intel part does not. This difference fundamentally shapes the performance profile of each chip.

Cache configurations also differ notably. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 64 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core 5 330 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 64 MB L3 cache is more than ten times the Intel part's 6 MB, which can benefit workloads with large working sets.

Memory support is another major divergence. The AMD part supports LPDDR5X memory over a quad-channel bus, yielding a recorded memory bandwidth of 273.1 GB/s. The Intel part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a single-channel bus, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. The AMD part's bandwidth advantage is roughly 4.5 times the Intel part's, which affects memory-bound workloads and integrated graphics performance. The AMD part also supports ECC memory, while the Intel part does not.

PCI Express connectivity differs as well. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel Core 5 330 provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes from the CPU. Both use Gen 4, but the AMD part has more than twice the lane count.

Integrated graphics are markedly different. The AMD part uses a Radeon 8065S. The Intel part uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The database does not include graphics benchmark scores for either part, so the comparison rests on the architectural distinction: the AMD part pairs a high-bandwidth quad-channel memory subsystem with its Radeon graphics, while the Intel part pairs a single-channel memory bus with Xe3 graphics.

Clock speeds differ in both base and boost. The AMD part has a base clock of 3.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Intel part has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The AMD part's base clock is more than double the Intel part's, and its boost clock is 0.60 GHz higher.

Power envelopes are very different. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 has a TDP of 55 W. The Intel Core 5 330 has a TDP of 15 W. The AMD part consumes substantially more power, which is consistent with its larger core count, higher clocks, and wider memory interface.

Sockets and packaging differ. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP11. The Intel part uses Intel BGA 1516. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part has a part number of 100-000002124, and the Intel part has a part number of SAE3G.

Release dates are close. The Intel Core 5 330 was released on April 15, 2026. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 was released on May 19, 2026. Both are listed as active in production and both target the mobile market segment.

The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $309. The AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 has 16 cores and 32 threads. The Intel Core 5 330 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 supports quad-channel LPDDR5X with 273.1 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel Core 5 330 supports single-channel DDR5 and LPDDR5X with 59.7 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 boosts to 5.20 GHz. The Intel Core 5 330 boosts to 4.60 GHz.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 330 support ECC memory?

A: No. The Intel Core 5 330 does not support ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 does support ECC memory.

Q: What are the recorded benchmark scores for the Intel Core 5 330?

A: The Intel Core 5 330 has an average benchmark score of 18345. Its Cinebench R23 scores are 13150 multicore and 1856 single-core. Its PassMark multithread score is 15471 and its PassMark single-thread score is 4088.

Q: Which processor has a smaller process node?

A: The Intel Core 5 330 uses a 3 nm process from Intel. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 uses a 4 nm process from TSMC.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every major specification category.

Process node: AMD uses 4 nm from TSMC. Intel uses 3 nm from Intel.

Codename: AMD is Gorgon Halo. Intel is Wildcat Lake.

Generation: AMD is Ryzen AI Max+ PRO (Zen 5). Intel is Core 5 (Wildcat Lake).

Cores: AMD has 16. Intel has 6.

Threads: AMD has 32. Intel has 6.

Base clock: AMD is 3.10 GHz. Intel is 1.50 GHz.

Boost clock: AMD is 5.20 GHz. Intel is 4.60 GHz.

TDP: AMD is 55 W. Intel is 15 W.

Socket: AMD uses AMD Socket FP11. Intel uses Intel BGA 1516.

L1 cache: AMD has 80 KB per core. Intel has 192 KB total.

L2 cache: AMD has 1 MB per core. Intel has 2.5 MB total.

L3 cache: AMD has 64 MB. Intel has 6 MB shared.

Memory support: AMD supports LPDDR5X only. Intel supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X.

Memory bus: AMD is quad-channel. Intel is single-channel.

Memory bandwidth: AMD is 273.1 GB/s. Intel is 59.7 GB/s.

ECC memory: AMD supports it. Intel does not.

PCIe: AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes. Intel provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes.

Integrated graphics: AMD uses Radeon 8065S. Intel uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores.

Launch MSRP: AMD has none recorded. Intel has a launch MSRP of $309.

Release date: AMD was released on May 19, 2026. Intel was released on April 15, 2026.

Part number: AMD is 100-000002124. Intel is SAE3G.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 330 wins in the measured performance data, because it is the only one of the two with recorded benchmarks. Its average score of 18345 and 72nd percentile versus all CPUs place it in a solid mid-range position. Its nearest rivals, the Intel Core i3-14100, Core 7 360, Core i3-13100, and Core 3 305, all sit within a 0.2% band of its average score, which indicates that the Core 5 330 is a consistent performer in its class. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 13150 and single-core score of 1856 give it a balanced profile for everyday tasks. The PassMark integer math score of 33258 and floating point math score of 43885 show reasonable compute capability for a 6-core part.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 wins on architectural capability in several categories. Its 16 cores and 32 threads give it a 10-core and 26-thread advantage over the Intel part. Its 64 MB L3 cache dwarfs the Intel part's 6 MB. Its 273.1 GB/s memory bandwidth is more than four times the Intel part's 59.7 GB/s. Its quad-channel memory bus, 16 PCIe Gen 4 lanes, ECC support, and Radeon 8065S integrated graphics position it for more demanding workloads. The higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz and base clock of 3.10 GHz also favor the AMD part in raw clock speed.

The power envelope tells a different story. The Intel Core 5 330 has a 15 W TDP, which is 40 W lower than the AMD part's 55 W TDP. This makes the Intel part better suited for thin-and-light designs where power draw and thermals are constrained. The AMD part's 55 W TDP indicates a larger cooling requirement and a chassis designed for higher sustained performance.

The use-case split follows these characteristics. The Intel Core 5 330 is positioned for efficient, mainstream mobile computing with long battery life and modest thermal demands. Its measured benchmark results confirm it can handle standard productivity workloads. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 is positioned for high-throughput tasks that leverage many cores, wide memory bandwidth, and a larger cache. The database shows no measured scores for the AMD part, but the specification sheet supports its role in compute-heavy scenarios such as content creation, heavy multitasking, and memory-intensive applications.

The release timeline places the Intel part first by about one month, with the AMD part following on May 19, 2026. Both processors are active in production. The Intel part carries a $309 launch MSRP, while the AMD part has no recorded launch price.