AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X vs Intel Core 5 330 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database contains benchmark results for only one of the two processors in this comparison. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has no benchmark entries in the database, while the Intel Core 5 330 has a complete set of Cinebench and PassMark scores. This asymmetry limits direct head-to-head comparison across identical workloads, but the available data for the Intel part can still be interpreted against its nearest rivals.

The Intel Core 5 330 shows its strongest multi-core showing in Cinebench R23, where it reaches 13150 points. In Cinebench R20, the multi-core score is 5523, and in the older Cinebench R15, it posts 1325. These results indicate a processor that scales reasonably across threaded workloads despite having only 6 cores and 6 threads. The single-core scores tell a different story: Cinebench R23 single-core is 1856, R20 single-core is 779, and R15 single-core is 186. The gap between multi-core and single-core performance suggests the chip relies on sustained core count rather than exceptional per-thread speed.

PassMark results for the Intel Core 5 330 further clarify its strengths. The multi-thread score is 15471, while the single-thread score is 4088. Data compression reaches 145287, which is the highest PassMark subtest score recorded for this chip. Floating point math scores 43885, integer math scores 33258, and extended instructions score 12808. Random string sorting posts 17771, data encryption scores 11076, physics scores 1201, and finding prime numbers scores 114. These numbers indicate a processor that handles compression and general math tasks efficiently, but the prime number score is notably low relative to other subtests, suggesting weaker performance in highly serial, branch-heavy workloads.

The database places the Intel Core 5 330 at the 72nd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 18345. Its nearest rivals are tightly clustered. The Intel Core i3-14100 averages 18318, a delta of 0.1 percent below the Core 5 330. The Intel Core 7 360 averages 18374, a delta of -0.2 percent, meaning it scores slightly higher. The Intel Core i3-13100 averages 18380, also a delta of -0.2 percent. The Intel Core 3 305 averages 18302, a delta of 0.2 percent above the Core 5 330. The recorded data shows the Core 5 330 sits essentially at parity with these four rivals, within a narrow band of roughly half a percent across the group.

Because the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has no recorded benchmarks, its percentile is listed at 50 and its average benchmark score is 0. The wins counters show 0 for both processors, meaning the head-to-head field is empty. The analysis must therefore rely on specification differences and the Intel part's measured performance relative to its own peers, not on a direct score comparison between the two named processors.

FAQ

Q: What is the average benchmark score for the Intel Core 5 330?

A: The recorded average benchmark score is 18345, placing it at the 72nd percentile among all CPUs in the database.

Q: How does the Intel Core 5 330 compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i3-14100?

A: The Intel Core i3-14100 has an average score of 18318, which is a delta of 0.1 percent below the Core 5 330's 18345. The two are effectively tied in the recorded data.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X have any benchmark results in the database?

A: No, the benchmark list for the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X is empty. Its average benchmark score is recorded as 0, and its percentile is 50.

Q: What is the highest PassMark subtest score for the Intel Core 5 330?

A: Data compression scores 145287, which is the highest recorded PassMark subtest for this processor.

Q: What is the lowest PassMark subtest score for the Intel Core 5 330?

A: Finding prime numbers scores 114, which is the lowest recorded PassMark subtest for this processor.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock according to the database?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 330 has a boost clock of 4.60 GHz.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturers and use distinct fabrication processes. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X is built on a 4 nm process by TSMC, with a die size of 70.6 mm² and a transistor count of 8,315 million. The Intel Core 5 330 uses a 3 nm process from Intel's own foundry, with no transistor count or die size recorded in the database.

The AMD part uses the Granite Ridge codename and belongs to the Ryzen Embedded generation built on Zen 5 architecture. The Intel part uses the Wildcat Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 generation. Both are listed as active production parts, but the AMD part is a desktop-market segment processor while the Intel part is a mobile-market segment processor.

Cache configurations differ significantly. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared 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 larger shared L3 cache likely benefits workloads with high data reuse across cores, while the Intel part's smaller L3 cache suggests a more constrained memory hierarchy.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD processor supports DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus with a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, and it supports ECC memory. The Intel processor supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory over a single-channel bus with a recorded memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s, and it does not support ECC memory. The AMD part's dual-channel configuration and higher bandwidth give it a clear memory throughput advantage on paper.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X provides PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel Core 5 330 provides PCIe Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only). This indicates the AMD part offers substantially more expansion capability and newer interface generation.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts differ: the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 5 330 has 6 cores and 6 threads. This means the AMD part supports simultaneous multithreading, while the Intel part does not, based on the recorded thread count matching the core count.

Clock speeds differ considerably. The AMD part has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 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 base clock, though boost clocks are closer.

Thermal design power (TDP) differs by a wide margin. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has a TDP of 65 watts, while the Intel Core 5 330 has a TDP of 15 watts. The Intel part is clearly designed for low-power mobile operation, while the AMD part targets desktop or embedded environments with higher thermal headroom.

Sockets are incompatible. The AMD part uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel part uses Intel BGA 1516. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel part is locked. The production status for both is listed as active.

The integrated graphics differ: the AMD part includes Radeon Graphics, while the Intel part includes Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The AMD part's release date is 2025-10-06, while the Intel part's release date is 2026-04-15. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $309, while no launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD part.

Memory bandwidth is another difference: the AMD part records 89.6 GB/s, the Intel part records 59.7 GB/s. The AMD part supports ECC memory; the Intel part does not. The AMD part uses a dual-channel memory bus; the Intel part uses a single-channel bus.

The Verdict

The database provides no benchmark scores for the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X, so a performance verdict between the two named processors cannot be established from measured results. The Intel Core 5 330 has a complete benchmark profile, with an average score of 18345 and a 72nd percentile ranking, but no comparable data exists for the AMD part. The head-to-head wins counters remain at 0 for both sides.

Given the recorded specifications, the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X offers more cores, more threads, higher clock speeds, a dual-channel memory bus with higher bandwidth, ECC support, PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes, and a larger shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 5 330 offers a smaller 3 nm process, a lower TDP of 15 watts, single-channel memory support, and a launch MSRP of $309. These differences point to different intended use cases: the AMD part appears positioned for higher-performance desktop or embedded workloads, while the Intel part targets low-power mobile systems.

The Intel Core 5 330's benchmark data shows it competes closely with the Intel Core i3-14100, Intel Core 7 360, Intel Core i3-13100, and Intel Core 3 305, all within a delta of 0.2 percent or less. This indicates the Core 5 330 delivers performance roughly on par with those four rivals, despite its modest 6-core, 6-thread configuration and low base clock. The 72nd percentile ranking confirms it sits above the median in the database.

For the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X, the absence of benchmark scores means no measured performance claims can be made. The specification sheet suggests strong multi-threaded capability from 8 cores and 16 threads, a 5.50 GHz boost clock, and 32 MB of L3 cache, but the database does not validate this with recorded numbers.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 330 wins in every benchmark category where data exists, simply because it is the only processor with recorded scores. Its PassMark multi-thread score of 15471 and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13150 indicate solid performance for a 15-watt part. The data compression score of 145287 is particularly strong, suggesting this chip handles compression workloads well. Single-thread performance, with a PassMark score of 4088 and Cinebench R23 single-core of 1856, is adequate for a mobile processor but not exceptional.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X wins on specification-driven advantages. Its 8 cores and 16 threads double the thread count of the Intel part. Its 5.50 GHz boost clock exceeds the Intel part's 4.60 GHz. Its 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth outpaces the Intel part's 59.7 GB/s. Its 32 MB L3 cache is more than five times larger than the Intel part's 6 MB. Its PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes vastly outperforms the Intel part's PCIe Gen 4 with 6 lanes. Its 65-watt TDP allows for higher sustained performance, though the Intel part's 15-watt TDP enables longer battery life in mobile contexts.

The AMD part supports ECC memory, which matters for reliability-critical embedded applications. The Intel part does not. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, allowing overclocking; the Intel part is locked. The AMD part uses a desktop socket, AM5, while the Intel part uses a mobile BGA package, indicating the Intel part is soldered and not upgradeable.

In practical terms, the Intel Core 5 330 wins in scenarios where the recorded benchmarks apply: low-power mobile computing, compression tasks, and general multi-threaded work within a constrained thermal envelope. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X wins in scenarios where the specification sheet matters: high-throughput memory operations, ECC-required systems, PCIe expansion-heavy workloads, and multi-threaded computation that can exploit 16 threads. The database does not provide measured scores for the AMD part, so any performance advantage for the AMD processor remains unverified by benchmark data.