Intel Core 5 330 vs Intel Core i5-14450HX Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-14450HX records an average benchmark score of 32040, while the Intel Core 5 330 scores 18345. The i5-14450HX lands in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs, compared to the 72nd percentile for the Core 5 330.

Q: How do the two CPUs compare in Cinebench R23 multi-core performance?

A: The Intel Core i5-14450HX scores 20108 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, which is 34.6% ahead of the Core 5 330's 13150. The i5-14450HX also leads by the same 34.6% margin in Cinebench R20 multi-core (8445 versus 5523).

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 330 win any benchmark against the i5-14450HX?

A: Yes, the Core 5 330 wins three of the seventeen head-to-head tests. It leads in PassMark find prime numbers (114 versus 98, a 16.3% advantage) and in PassMark single-thread tests (4088 versus 3643, a 12.2% edge).

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 330 has 6 cores and 6 threads. The Intel Core i5-14450HX has 10 cores and 16 threads. The i5-14450HX also has a higher base clock of 2.40 GHz versus 1.50 GHz, and a higher boost clock of 4.80 GHz versus 4.60 GHz.

Q: Which processor uses a smaller manufacturing process?

A: The Intel Core 5 330 is built on a 3 nm process, while the Intel Core i5-14450HX uses a 10 nm process. The Core 5 330 is based on the Wildcat Lake codename, whereas the i5-14450HX uses Raptor Lake-HX.

Q: When did each processor launch, and what is the launch MSRP of the Core 5 330?

A: The Intel Core 5 330 launched on 2026-04-15 with a launch MSRP of $309. The Intel Core i5-14450HX launched earlier, on 2024-01-07, and no launch MSRP is recorded in the database.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel generations and design philosophies. The Intel Core 5 330 uses the Wildcat Lake architecture on a 3 nm process, while the Intel Core i5-14450HX is a Raptor Lake-HX Refresh part on a 10 nm process. The die size also differs: the i5-14450HX measures 257 mm², while no die size is recorded for the Core 5 330.

Core configuration is a major split. The Core 5 330 offers 6 cores and 6 threads, meaning no hyper-threading. The i5-14450HX provides 10 cores and 16 threads, which implies a mix of performance and efficiency cores with simultaneous multithreading enabled on the performance cores. This difference directly drives the multi-threaded performance gap seen in the benchmarks.

Cache hierarchies follow different layouts. The Core 5 330 has 192 KB of L1 cache, 2.5 MB of L2 cache, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The i5-14450HX lists L1 as 80 KB per core, L2 as 2 MB per core, and L3 as 20 MB shared. The larger L3 on the i5-14450HX is consistent with its higher core count and more complex architecture.

Memory support also diverges. The Core 5 330 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a single-channel memory bus, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. The i5-14450HX supports DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, though no bandwidth figure is recorded. The i5-14450HX also supports ECC memory, while the Core 5 330 does not.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. The Core 5 330 uses Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes, while the i5-14450HX uses Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics are different: the Core 5 330 includes Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores, whereas the i5-14450HX has UHD Graphics 710. The i5-14450HX has an unlocked multiplier; the Core 5 330 does not.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The data shows a decisive overall advantage for the Intel Core i5-14450HX, which wins 14 of the 17 recorded benchmark comparisons. The margins are often substantial, particularly in multi-core and integer-heavy workloads.

In Cinebench tests, the i5-14450HX leads by a consistent 34.6% across R15, R20, and R23 multi-core runs. Specific scores: R15 multi-core 2026 versus 1325, R20 multi-core 8445 versus 5523, and R23 multi-core 20108 versus 13150. Single-core Cinebench results follow the same pattern, with the i5-14450HX ahead by 34.7% in R15 (285 versus 186) and by 34.6% in both R20 (1191 versus 779) and R23 (2838 versus 1856).

PassMark integer math shows the largest gap. The i5-14450HX scores 78330 versus 33258 for the Core 5 330, a 57.5% lead. Data compression is also heavily in favor of the i5-14450HX, with 278538 versus 145287, a 47.8% difference. Random string sorting favors the i5-14450HX by 39.9% (29565 versus 17771), and multi-thread performance is 34.7% higher (23680 versus 15471).

The i5-14450HX also wins in floating-point math (58037 versus 43885, a 24.4% edge), extended instructions (17207 versus 12808, a 25.6% edge), data encryption (15574 versus 11076, a 28.9% edge), and physics (1475 versus 1201, an 18.6% edge).

The Intel Core 5 330 takes two unique wins. In PassMark find prime numbers, it scores 114 versus 98, a 16.3% advantage. In PassMark single-thread, it scores 4088 versus 3643, a 12.2% edge. Both single-thread entries in the database record the same result for the Core 5 330.

These results indicate that the i5-14450HX is the stronger processor for almost all compute-intensive tasks, while the Core 5 330 shows specific strengths in prime-number calculation and single-threaded PassMark workloads.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification field.

• Cores: 6 (Core 5 330) versus 10 (i5-14450HX)
• Threads: 6 (Core 5 330) versus 16 (i5-14450HX)
• Base clock: 1.50 GHz (Core 5 330) versus 2.40 GHz (i5-14450HX)
• Boost clock: 4.60 GHz (Core 5 330) versus 4.80 GHz (i5-14450HX)
• TDP: 15 (Core 5 330) versus 55 (i5-14450HX)
• Socket: Intel BGA 1516 (Core 5 330) versus Intel BGA 1964 (i5-14450HX)
• Process node: 3 nm (Core 5 330) versus 10 nm (i5-14450HX)
• Die size: Not recorded (Core 5 330) versus 257 mm² (i5-14450HX)
• L1 cache: 192 KB (Core 5 330) versus 80 KB per core (i5-14450HX)
• L2 cache: 2.5 MB (Core 5 330) versus 2 MB per core (i5-14450HX)
• L3 cache: 6 MB shared (Core 5 330) versus 20 MB shared (i5-14450HX)
• Memory support: DDR5, LPDDR5X (Core 5 330) versus DDR4, DDR5 (i5-14450HX)
• Memory bus: Single-channel (Core 5 330) versus Dual-channel (i5-14450HX)
• Memory bandwidth: 59.7 GB/s (Core 5 330) versus not recorded (i5-14450HX)
• ECC memory: No (Core 5 330) versus Yes (i5-14450HX)
• PCIe: Gen 4, 6 lanes (Core 5 330) versus Gen 5, 16 lanes (i5-14450HX)
• Integrated graphics: Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) (Core 5 330) versus UHD Graphics 710 (i5-14450HX)
• Multiplier unlocked: No (Core 5 330) versus Yes (i5-14450HX)
• Part number: SAE3G (Core 5 330) versus SRMXK (i5-14450HX)
• Release date: 2026-04-15 (Core 5 330) versus 2024-01-07 (i5-14450HX)
• Launch MSRP: $309 (Core 5 330) versus not recorded (i5-14450HX)

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14450HX dominates in multi-threaded and memory-heavy workloads. Its 10 cores and 16 threads, combined with a 20 MB L3 cache and dual-channel memory support, deliver strong results in Cinebench multi-core tests, PassMark multi-thread, integer math, data compression, and random string sorting. The 34.6% lead across all Cinebench multi-core versions and the 57.5% lead in integer math show a clear advantage for productivity, content creation, and database-style tasks. The i5-14450HX also wins in floating-point math, encryption, extended instructions, and physics, making it the better choice for scientific computing, compression, and general heavy processing.

The Intel Core 5 330 has a narrower set of wins but they are notable. Its 12.2% advantage in PassMark single-thread and 16.3% lead in find prime numbers indicate strength in specific single-threaded or algorithmically simple tasks. The 3 nm process and lower TDP of 15 suggest better efficiency per watt, though the database does not record power consumption figures beyond TDP. The Core 5 330 also uses a newer platform with Intel Xe3 Graphics, which may be relevant for systems relying on integrated graphics.

For users prioritizing raw compute throughput, the i5-14450HX is the clear winner based on the data. For workloads that stress single-thread PassMark performance or prime-number calculations, the Core 5 330 shows a measurable advantage. The i5-14450HX also holds the higher overall percentile (82nd versus 72nd) and a much higher average benchmark score (32040 versus 18345), reinforcing its position as the more capable processor in the database.