AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 vs Intel Core 5 211E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a decisive overall victory for the Intel Core 5 211E, which wins 14 of the 15 recorded head-to-head comparisons. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 takes a single narrow win. The margin in most tests is substantial, with the Intel part leading by double-digit percentages in nearly every category that measures sustained throughput.

The largest gap appears in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the Intel Core 5 211E scores 20,389 against 7,840 for the AMD part, a 61.5% advantage. This pattern repeats across other multi-threaded workloads. In PassMark integer math, Intel leads 88,117 to 37,771, a 57.1% margin. Floating point math shows a 60.5% edge for Intel, with scores of 66,402 versus 26,196. Data compression follows the same trend: Intel posts 346,757 against 152,012, a 56.2% gap. Data encryption shows a 59.6% difference, with Intel at 17,938 and AMD at 7,251.

Single-thread performance also favors Intel, though by smaller margins. In Cinebench R23 single-core, Intel scores 2,878 against 1,812, a 37% lead. The R15 single-core test shows Intel ahead by 30.8% with 289 points versus 199.9. PassMark single-thread results put Intel at 4,006 and AMD at 3,515, a 12.3% difference.

The only AMD win comes in PassMark physics, where the Ryzen AI 5 330 scores 705 versus 702 for Intel, a 0.4% margin. That is effectively a tie. The closest Intel win is in PassMark find prime numbers, where Intel leads 43 to 42, just 2.3% ahead. Random string sorting shows Intel ahead by 52.8% at 34,308 versus 16,188. Extended instructions favor Intel by 48.5%, with 21,592 against 11,124. PassMark multi-thread shows a 46.3% Intel lead at 23,833 versus 12,797.

The average benchmark score tells the same story: Intel averages 37,829, while AMD averages 18,811. Intel sits at the 86th percentile of all CPUs, AMD at the 73rd. Intel's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and Intel Core i9-14901E, both within 0.2% of its average score. AMD's closest competitors include the Intel Core i7-1355U and Intel Core i5-12400, all within 0.7% of its average.

Architecture Differences

The two processors target fundamentally different platforms. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 is a mobile processor built on TSMC's 4 nm process using the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Krackan Point 2. It belongs to the Ryzen AI 300 generation, which mixes Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel Core 5 211E is a desktop processor on Intel's 10 nm process, using the Bartlett Lake codename from the Core 5 generation. Intel fabricates this chip in-house.

Core counts differ sharply. The AMD part has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel part has 10 cores and 16 threads. That core count difference explains much of the multi-threaded benchmark gap. Both share the same per-core L1 cache size at 80 KB, but the L2 cache differs: AMD gives 1 MB per core, Intel gives 2 MB per core. L3 cache is even more lopsided, with AMD providing 4 MB total while Intel provides 20 MB shared.

Memory support diverges as well. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but AMD's memory bandwidth is rated at 89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s for Intel. Despite the higher bandwidth figure, AMD's benchmark results do not translate into a performance win outside of the physics test.

ECC memory support is another difference: Intel supports it, AMD does not. PCIe connectivity also differs, with Intel offering Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only) versus AMD's Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics are Radeon 820M on the AMD side and UHD Graphics 730 on the Intel side. Process node, core count, cache hierarchy, and platform positioning all reinforce the performance split.

The AMD part uses Socket FP8, a mobile socket, while Intel uses Socket 1700, a desktop socket. Intel's die size is recorded at 257 mm²; no die size is recorded for AMD. The Intel part has a 10-core/16-thread configuration that clearly favors parallel workloads, while the AMD part's 4-core/8-thread setup emphasizes efficiency and mobility.

Where Each One Wins

The data points to a clear split. The Intel Core 5 211E wins in every heavy compute category: rendering, integer math, floating point math, compression, encryption, extended instructions, string sorting, and multi-thread throughput. The Cinebench R23 multi-core result of 20,389 versus 7,840 indicates a substantial advantage for anyone running CPU-bound render jobs. The 61.5% margin in that test, combined with the 57.1% lead in integer math and 60.5% lead in floating point math, makes Intel the stronger choice for number-crunching tasks.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 wins only the PassMark physics test, and by a negligible 0.4%. That single result is not enough to recommend AMD for physics simulation. However, the AMD part's platform attributes matter. It is a mobile processor with a 28 W TDP, designed for battery-powered systems. The Intel part has a 65 W TDP and sits in a desktop socket. For a laptop environment where power draw and heat matter, the AMD part is the only one of the two that fits. For a desktop system with adequate cooling and power delivery, the Intel part delivers markedly higher performance.

The single-thread gap is smaller than the multi-thread gap. In PassMark single-thread, Intel leads by only 12.3%. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the lead is 37%. That means Intel still wins single-threaded workloads, but the margin narrows, suggesting AMD's Zen 5 cores are comparatively competitive on a per-core basis. The issue for AMD is the low core count: 4 cores versus 10 cores creates an unbridgeable gap in parallel tasks.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 | Intel Core 5 211E |

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

| Cores | 4 | 10 |

| Threads | 8 | 16 |

| Base clock | 2.00 GHz | 2.70 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.50 GHz | 4.90 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | (not recorded) |

| Codename | Krackan Point 2 | Bartlett Lake |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 4 MB | 20 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 76.8 GB/s |

| ECC memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 14 lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 820M | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release date | 2025-07-15 | 2025-01-12 |

| Launch MSRP | (not recorded) | $221 |

The table highlights the positioning gap. AMD targets low-power mobile systems with a 28 W TDP and a smaller 4-core design. Intel targets desktop systems with a 65 W TDP and a 10-core design. The process node difference, 4 nm versus 10 nm, favors AMD in terms of transistor density and efficiency, but the core count difference overwhelms that advantage in raw performance.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multi-core performance?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 20,389 versus 7,840 for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330, a 61.5% lead. PassMark multi-thread shows 23,833 versus 12,797, a 46.3% advantage for Intel.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 competitive in single-threaded tasks?

A: It is closer but still behind. The Intel part leads in PassMark single-thread with 4,006 versus 3,515, a 12.3% gap. In Cinebench R23 single-core, Intel leads 2,878 versus 1,812, a 37% margin.

Q: Are there any benchmarks where the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 wins?

A: Yes, one. In PassMark physics, AMD scores 705 versus 702 for Intel, a 0.4% difference. That is the only recorded win out of 15 head-to-head tests.

Q: What explains the large performance difference?

A: Core and thread counts are the primary factor. The Intel part has 10 cores and 16 threads, while AMD has 4 cores and 8 threads. Intel also provides 20 MB of L3 cache versus 4 MB, and a higher boost clock of 4.90 GHz versus 4.50 GHz.

Q: Do these processors support the same memory types?

A: No. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both are dual-channel, but AMD has a higher rated memory bandwidth at 89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s for Intel.

Q: Which processor fits a desktop system?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E. It uses Intel Socket 1700 and is classified in the desktop market segment. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 uses AMD Socket FP8 and is classified as a mobile processor.

The Verdict

The benchmark data shows a clear performance hierarchy. The Intel Core 5 211E wins 14 of 15 head-to-head tests, with margins ranging from 2.3% to 61.5%. Its average benchmark score of 37,829 places it at the 86th percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 averages 18,811 and sits at the 73rd percentile. The Intel part is the stronger processor for compute-heavy workloads, including rendering, encryption, compression, and math operations.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 is not without purpose, but its strengths lie outside the recorded benchmarks. It is a 28 W mobile processor built on a 4 nm process, suited for laptops and low-power systems. The Intel part requires a desktop platform and consumes 65 W. For anyone building or buying a desktop system where performance matters, the Intel Core 5 211E delivers substantially higher scores across nearly every test. For a mobile device where power efficiency and portability take priority, the AMD part is the only one that fits the platform, and its single-core scores are respectable even if the multi-core results trail.

The data does not support choosing the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 for raw compute performance. The physics test win is statistically insignificant at 0.4%. The Intel part's 10 cores and 16 threads, combined with a 20 MB L3 cache and higher boost clock, produce decisive wins in all major workload categories. The Intel Core 5 211E is the recommended choice for desktop users seeking maximum throughput from these two options.