AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D vs Intel Core 5 330 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive split between the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D and the Intel Core 5 330. Across the eleven shared PassMark tests, the AMD part takes eight wins while the Intel part takes three. The magnitude of those wins, however, is wildly asymmetric.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D dominates in compute-heavy integer workloads. Its largest margin comes in the physics test, where it scores 2779 against the Intel Core 5 330's 1201, a 131.4% advantage. Integer math shows a 112.8% lead, with the AMD part scoring 70774 versus 33258. Prime number finding, a classic measure of raw arithmetic throughput, gives the AMD part a 93.9% edge (221 versus 114). These are not close contests; the AMD processor more than doubles the Intel part in two of these three tests.

The data compression benchmark reinforces the pattern. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D scores 271649, which is 87% higher than the Intel Core 5 330's 145287. Random string sorting follows at a 85.7% delta (32999 versus 17771). Extended instructions, which measures SIMD and specialized instruction throughput, shows a 59.7% advantage for AMD (20455 versus 12808). Data encryption lands at 42.6% in favor of AMD (15797 versus 11076).

The multithreaded PassMark score summarizes the overall throughput gap. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D scores 25047, which is 61.9% above the Intel Core 5 330's 15471. This aligns with the thread count difference: the AMD part has 12 threads while the Intel part has only 6.

The Intel Core 5 330 wins the single-threaded tests, and it wins them convincingly. In passmark_single_thread, Intel scores 4088 against AMD's 3494, a 14.5% advantage. The duplicate passmark_singlethread result shows the identical delta. Floating point math is the only other Intel win, and it is marginal: 43885 versus 43594, a 0.7% edge. That single percentage point is within noise territory, but the recorded data still credits Intel with the win.

The average benchmark score tells a different story than the head-to-head deltas. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D posts an average of 44573, placing it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Intel Core 5 330 averages 18345, sitting in the 72nd percentile. The AMD part's nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H (44466, +0.2%), the Intel Core i9-13950HX (44342, +0.5%), and the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 (44309, +0.6%). The Intel Core 5 330, by contrast, sits at nearly the same level as the Intel Core i3-14100 (18318, +0.1%) and the Intel Core i3-13100 (18380, -0.2%). This places the two processors in completely different performance tiers.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D is the clear choice for any workload that scales with thread count or exercises the memory subsystem through parallel access patterns. Its 12 threads versus 6 give it a structural advantage in multithreaded throughput. The data confirms this across every parallel benchmark: physics, integer math, data compression, encryption, extended instructions, prime numbers, and random string sorting all favor AMD by large margins. The physics score of 2779 versus 1201 indicates that simulation and physics-heavy applications would see roughly double the throughput on the AMD part. The integer math result of 70774 versus 33258 points to strong performance in compilation, data processing, and general compute tasks.

The Intel Core 5 330 wins where single-thread latency matters most. Its 14.5% lead in passmark_single_thread (4088 versus 3494) shows that lightly threaded applications, legacy software, or workloads with strict serial dependencies would run faster on the Intel part. The floating point win, though tiny at 0.7%, does indicate that the Intel core design holds its own in FP-heavy single-threaded tasks. The Intel part also carries a higher boost clock (4.60 GHz versus 4.50 GHz), which correlates with its single-thread advantage.

The average benchmark score gap is enormous: 44573 versus 18345. The AMD part operates in the same performance band as high-end laptop HX-series chips and the Ryzen AI Max 385. The Intel Core 5 330 operates alongside desktop i3 parts. For mixed workloads, the AMD processor's breadth of wins across eight of eleven tests makes it the more versatile part. The Intel part's three wins are concentrated in narrow, latency-sensitive areas.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different foundries and process nodes. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D uses a 5 nm process from TSMC and is built on the Zen 4 Raphael architecture. The Intel Core 5 330 uses a 3 nm process from Intel's own foundry and is built on the Wildcat Lake architecture. The AMD part is a 7000 series desktop chip with a 65 W TDP, while the Intel part is a mobile chip with a 15 W TDP. That TDP gap is substantial: 65 W versus 15 W, which explains why the AMD part can sustain much higher multithreaded throughput.

Core and thread counts differ. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D has 6 cores and 12 threads, using simultaneous multithreading. The Intel Core 5 330 has 6 cores and 6 threads, with no SMT. Both have six physical cores, but the AMD part effectively doubles its thread count. Cache configurations are radically different. The AMD part has 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 96 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has 192 KB of L1 total, 2.5 MB of L2 total, and only 6 MB of shared L3. The 96 MB versus 6 MB L3 difference is a 16x gap and is the primary reason the AMD part excels in data-heavy workloads like compression and encryption.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D uses dual-channel DDR5 with 83.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth and supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 5 330 uses single-channel DDR5 or LPDDR5X with 59.7 GB/s of bandwidth and does not support ECC. The single-channel bus halves the memory paths compared to the AMD part, which further explains the throughput gap in memory-sensitive benchmarks.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. The AMD part offers Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part offers Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only). The AMD socket is AM5, a desktop platform; the Intel socket is BGA 1516, a mobile soldered platform. The integrated GPUs also differ: AMD uses Radeon Graphics, while Intel uses Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The AMD part has a larger die at 71 mm² with 11,270 million transistors; the Intel part's die size and transistor count are not recorded in the database.

Release timing differs. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D was released on 2025-11-11, while the Intel Core 5 330 was released on 2026-04-15. The AMD part has a launch MSRP of $269. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $309. Both are currently active in production, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The Verdict

The data points to two very different products despite the shared six-core count. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D is a desktop processor with a 65 W TDP, 12 threads, 96 MB of L3 cache, and dual-channel DDR5 memory. It wins eight of eleven head-to-head tests, often by margins exceeding 50%. Its average benchmark score of 44573 places it in the 89th percentile, alongside high-end mobile HX processors and the Ryzen AI Max 385. The Intel Core 5 330 is a mobile part with a 15 W TDP, 6 threads, 6 MB of L3, and single-channel memory. Its average score of 18345 places it in the 72nd percentile, alongside desktop i3 parts.

The Intel part's advantages are real but narrow. It leads by 14.5% in single-threaded performance and by 0.7% in floating point math. For a user running mostly single-threaded applications on a low-power mobile platform, the Intel Core 5 330 offers better per-core latency with a fraction of the power budget. The 15 W TDP makes it suitable for thin-and-light laptops where sustained multithreaded performance is not the priority.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D is the better processor for essentially every multithreaded workload in the database. The physics test shows a 131.4% lead, integer math shows a 112.8% lead, and data compression shows an 87% lead. The 96 MB L3 cache and dual-channel memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s give it a structural advantage that the Intel part cannot overcome with its higher boost clock. The AMD part also supports ECC memory, which the Intel part does not. For desktop users who value throughput, cache capacity, and memory bandwidth, the recorded data favors the AMD part without qualification.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-thread score?

A: The Intel Core 5 330 scores 4088 in passmark_single_thread, which is 14.5% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D's 3494.

Q: How much faster is the AMD part in the multithreaded PassMark test?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D scores 25047 versus the Intel Core 5 330's 15471, a 61.9% advantage.

Q: What is the L3 cache size on each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D has 96 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 5 330 has 6 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 5 330 does not.

Q: What are the thread counts?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 5 330 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 330 has a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, compared to the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D's 4.50 GHz.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of each part?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D delivers 83.2 GB/s over dual-channel DDR5. The Intel Core 5 330 delivers 59.7 GB/s over single-channel DDR5 or LPDDR5X.

Specification Differences

• Process Node: AMD uses 5 nm TSMC; Intel uses 3 nm Intel.
• Foundry: AMD uses TSMC; Intel uses its own foundry.
• Codename: AMD is Raphael; Intel is Wildcat Lake.
• TDP: AMD is 65 W; Intel is 15 W.
• Threads: AMD has 12; Intel has 6.
• Base Clock: AMD is 4.00 GHz; Intel is 1.50 GHz.
• Boost Clock: AMD is 4.50 GHz; Intel is 4.60 GHz.
• L1 Cache: AMD has 64 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 96 MB shared; Intel has 6 MB shared.
• Memory Support: AMD uses DDR5; Intel uses DDR5 and LPDDR5X.
• Memory Bus: AMD is dual-channel; Intel is single-channel.
• Memory Bandwidth: AMD is 83.2 GB/s; Intel is 59.7 GB/s.
• ECC Memory: AMD supports it; Intel does not.
• PCIe: AMD is Gen 5 with 24 lanes; Intel is Gen 4 with 6 lanes.
• Integrated Graphics: AMD uses Radeon Graphics; Intel uses Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe).
• Socket: AMD uses AM5; Intel uses BGA 1516.
• Market Segment: AMD is desktop; Intel is mobile.
• Release Date: AMD is 2025-11-11; Intel is 2026-04-15.
• Launch MSRP: AMD is $269; Intel is $309.
• Part Number: AMD is 100-000001904; Intel is SAE3G.
• Transistors: AMD has 11,270 million; Intel is not recorded.
• Die Size: AMD is 71 mm²; Intel is not recorded.