Intel Core 5 330 vs Intel Core i5-14500HX Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500HX records an average benchmark score of 35094, while the Intel Core 5 330 averages 18345. The i5-14500HX also sits in the 84th percentile of all CPUs, compared to the 72nd percentile for the Core 5 330.

Q: How large is the multi-core performance gap in Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500HX scores 24234 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, versus 13150 for the Intel Core 5 330. That is a 45.7% advantage for the i5-14500HX.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 330 win any benchmark?

A: Yes. The Core 5 330 wins both PassMark single-thread tests, scoring 4088 against 3629 for the i5-14500HX, a 12.6% advantage. These are the only two tests in the head-to-head set where the Core 5 330 comes out ahead.

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

A: The Intel Core 5 330 has 6 cores and 6 threads. The Intel Core i5-14500HX has 14 cores and 20 threads.

Q: Which chip uses a more advanced manufacturing process?

A: The Intel Core 5 330 is built on a 3 nm process node, while the Intel Core i5-14500HX uses a 10 nm node. Both are manufactured by Intel.

Q: How do the two chips compare in memory support?

A: The Core 5 330 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory over a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. The i5-14500HX supports DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, and its memory bandwidth is not recorded in the database.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 5 330 is built on the Wildcat Lake architecture, branded as Core 5 (Wildcat Lake), and uses a 3 nm process node. The Intel Core i5-14500HX belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, uses the Raptor Lake architecture, and is more specifically labeled as Raptor Lake-HX Refresh on a 10 nm process node. The die size for the i5-14500HX is recorded at 257 mm²; no die size is recorded for the Core 5 330.

The two processors differ sharply in core organization. The Core 5 330 offers 6 cores and 6 threads, meaning no simultaneous multithreading. The i5-14500HX provides 14 cores and 20 threads, a configuration that includes efficiency cores and hyper-threading. This structural difference explains much of the multi-core performance spread seen in the benchmarks.

Cache hierarchies also differ substantially. The Core 5 330 has 192 KB of L1 cache, 2.5 MB of L2 cache, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The i5-14500HX lists 80 KB of L1 per core and 2 MB of L2 per core, with 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger L3 allocation on the i5-14500HX gives it more room for shared working sets across its higher core count.

The memory controllers diverge as well. The Core 5 330 uses a single-channel memory bus with DDR5 and LPDDR5X support, delivering 59.7 GB/s of bandwidth. The i5-14500HX uses a dual-channel bus and supports DDR4 and DDR5, though its bandwidth figure is not recorded. The dual-channel implementation on the i5-14500HX is a key advantage for memory-heavy workloads.

Platform connectivity is different. The Core 5 330 provides PCIe Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes. The i5-14500HX provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The i5-14500HX also supports ECC memory, while the Core 5 330 does not. The integrated graphics differ as well: the Core 5 330 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores, while the i5-14500HX uses UHD Graphics 770.

The sockets are not interchangeable. The Core 5 330 uses Intel BGA 1516, and the i5-14500HX uses Intel BGA 1964. The i5-14500HX has an unlocked multiplier; the Core 5 330 does not. The Core 5 330 has a launch MSRP of $309.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a consistent pattern: the Intel Core i5-14500HX wins 15 of the 17 recorded comparisons, while the Intel Core 5 330 wins only the two PassMark single-thread tests.

In Cinebench workloads, the i5-14500HX is dominant across every render test. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, it scores 2442 against 1325, a 45.7% lead. In R15 single-core, it scores 344 against 186, a 45.9% lead. The same margin appears in Cinebench R20, with the i5-14500HX scoring 10178 multi-core versus 5523 and 1436 single-core versus 779, both at 45.7% and 45.8% leads respectively. Cinebench R23 shows the same story: 24234 versus 13150 in multi-core and 3421 versus 1856 in single-core, both at 45.7% leads.

The PassMark suite reveals where the i5-14500HX pulls ahead most decisively. In integer math, the i5-14500HX scores 95584 against 33258, a 65.2% advantage, the largest delta in the entire comparison. Data compression favors the i5-14500HX at 333851 versus 145287, a 56.5% lead. Random string sorting goes to the i5-14500HX at 36219 versus 17771, a 50.9% lead. Multi-threaded PassMark scoring gives the i5-14500HX 28508 against 15471, a 45.7% lead.

Other PassMark tests show smaller but still clear margins. Data encryption favors the i5-14500HX at 19502 versus 11076, a 43.2% lead. Physics scoring puts the i5-14500HX at 1911 versus 1201, a 37.2% lead. Floating point math goes to the i5-14500HX at 69442 versus 43885, a 36.8% lead. Extended instructions favor the i5-14500HX at 20019 versus 12808, a 36% lead. The narrowest multi-threaded margin is found in the find prime numbers test, where the i5-14500HX scores 130 versus 114, a 12.3% lead.

The Core 5 330 takes its only wins in PassMark single-thread and single-thread performance, both scoring 4088 against 3629 for the i5-14500HX, a 12.6% advantage. This indicates that the Wildcat Lake core has a higher single-thread throughput than the Raptor Lake core in this specific test, despite the i5-14500HX leading single-core Cinebench tests by roughly 45.7% to 45.9%. The difference between the Cinebench single-core results and the PassMark single-thread results suggests the two chips have different strengths depending on the instruction mix and workload characteristics.

The nearest rival data in the database places each chip in a different performance tier. The Core 5 330 sits within 0.2% of the Intel Core i3-14100 and Intel Core 3 305, and within 0.2% of the Intel Core 7 360 and Intel Core i3-13100, with an average score of 18345. The i5-14500HX, with an average score of 35094, sits near the Intel Core i9-12900HX (0.3% ahead), the Intel Core i7-13800H (0.3% ahead), and the Intel Core 7 253PTE (0.4% ahead), while trailing the Intel Core i7-12700K by 0.5%. The i5-14500HX therefore competes with desktop-class and high-end mobile parts, while the Core 5 330 aligns with entry-level and mid-range chips.

The Verdict

The benchmark data indicates that the Intel Core i5-14500HX is the stronger processor for heavily multi-threaded workloads. Its 14 cores and 20 threads translate into leads of roughly 45.7% across all Cinebench tests and larger leads in integer math and data compression. The 65.2% advantage in PassMark integer math and the 56.5% advantage in data compression make it the clear choice for compilation, rendering, data processing, and other parallel tasks. Its 84th percentile standing versus the Core 5 330's 72nd percentile reinforces the gap in overall performance class.

The Intel Core 5 330, by contrast, wins only the PassMark single-thread tests, and by a meaningful 12.6% margin. That result points to a particular strength in lightly threaded, latency-sensitive work, at least under the PassMark single-thread test conditions. However, the Core 5 330 loses every Cinebench single-core test by roughly 45.7% to 45.9%, so its single-thread advantage is not consistent across all benchmark methodologies.

The Core 5 330 does offer structural advantages of its own. It is built on a smaller 3 nm process node, uses a newer architecture, and has a much lower 15 W TDP compared to 55 W for the i5-14500HX. It also supports LPDDR5X memory and includes Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. These traits make it suited to power-constrained mobile designs where efficiency and platform modernity matter more than raw throughput.

The i5-14500HX counters with PCIe Gen 5 support, 16 CPU lanes versus 6, dual-channel memory, ECC support, and an unlocked multiplier. It also has a much larger 24 MB shared L3 cache. For users who need the highest multi-core output in a mobile platform, the data points clearly to the i5-14500HX. For users prioritizing single-thread PassMark performance, a newer process node, and lower power draw, the Core 5 330 is the better match.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 5 330 | Intel Core i5-14500HX |

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

| Cores | 6 | 14 |

| Threads | 6 | 20 |

| Base clock | 1.50 GHz | 2.60 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.60 GHz | 4.90 GHz |

| TDP | 15 W | 55 W |

| Socket | Intel BGA 1516 | Intel BGA 1964 |

| Process node | 3 nm | 10 nm |

| Codename | Wildcat Lake | Raptor Lake-HX |

| L1 cache | 192 KB | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 cache | 2.5 MB | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 6 MB (shared) | 24 MB (shared) |

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

| Memory bus | Single-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | 59.7 GB/s | Not recorded |

| ECC memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 6 lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Multiplier unlocked | No | Yes |

| Part number | SAE3G | SRMXJ |

| Production status | Active | Active |