Intel Core 5 330 vs NVIDIA RTX Spark (MediaTek AHJ11488B) Comparison

The Verdict

The Intel Core 5 330 and the NVIDIA RTX Spark (MediaTek AHJ11488B) occupy different corners of the mobile processor landscape. The Core 5 330 is a shipping, active product with a full suite of measured benchmark results, placing it at the 72nd percentile among all CPUs in the database. The RTX Spark, by contrast, is listed as unreleased with a production status of "unreleased," and the database contains no benchmark scores for it whatsoever. Its average benchmark score is recorded as 0, and it has no nearest rivals listed.

The Core 5 330 is the only part here with verifiable performance data. Its average benchmark score of 18,345 places it within 0.2% of the Intel Core 7 360 (18,374) and the Intel Core i3-13100 (18,380), and within 0.1% of the Intel Core i3-14100 (18,318). It is also 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core 3 305 (18,302). The RTX Spark has no comparable figures. The data indicates that any purchasing decision between these two parts can only be based on the Core 5 330's measured results and the RTX Spark's architectural specifications, not on comparative benchmark output.

The Core 5 330 is the only option with demonstrated performance. The RTX Spark is a specification sheet at this point. For workloads where benchmark results matter, the Core 5 330 is the only part that can be evaluated.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 330 wins every measurable category because it is the only part with benchmark data. The database records 17 separate benchmark results for the Core 5 330, spanning Cinebench R15, R20, and R23, plus PassMark workloads. In Cinebench R23, it scores 13,150 multi-core and 1,856 single-core. In Cinebench R20, it scores 5,523 multi-core and 779 single-core. In Cinebench R15, it scores 1,325 multi-core and 186 single-core. The RTX Spark has no recorded scores in any of these tests.

The RTX Spark wins on paper specifications alone. It has 20 cores and 20 threads versus 6 cores and 6 threads for the Core 5 330. Its base clock is 1.70 GHz versus 1.50 GHz, though its boost clock of 4.00 GHz trails the Core 5 330's 4.60 GHz. The RTX Spark uses a quad-channel memory bus with 273.1 GB/s of bandwidth, against the Core 5 330's single-channel 59.7 GB/s. Its L3 cache is 8 MB shared versus 6 MB shared, and its L2 cache is 2 MB per core versus 2.5 MB total. The RTX Spark's die size is 208 mm². None of these specifications translate into measured wins, because no measurements exist.

The Core 5 330 wins in power efficiency on paper: its TDP is 15 watts versus 38 watts for the RTX Spark. The Core 5 330 also has a higher boost clock, 4.60 GHz versus 4.00 GHz, and a higher single-thread performance ceiling based on its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1,856.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different foundries and use different designs. The Intel Core 5 330 is fabricated on a 3 nm process by Intel and uses the Wildcat Lake codename. It belongs to the Core 5 generation. The NVIDIA RTX Spark is fabricated on a 3 nm process by TSMC and uses the N1X codename, belonging to the Spark (GB10) generation.

Core counts differ sharply. The Core 5 330 has 6 cores and 6 threads; the RTX Spark has 20 cores and 20 threads. Neither part supports simultaneous multithreading, as each has equal core and thread counts.

Cache hierarchies are structured differently. The Core 5 330 has 192 KB of L1 cache, 2.5 MB of L2 cache, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The RTX Spark has 128 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The RTX Spark's per-core L2 design scales with its 20 cores, giving it substantially more total L2 capacity, though the total is not recorded in the database.

Memory support differs. The Core 5 330 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a single-channel memory bus, delivering 59.7 GB/s. The RTX Spark supports LPDDR5X over a quad-channel memory bus, delivering 273.1 GB/s. Neither part supports ECC memory.

Integrated graphics also differ. The Core 5 330 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The RTX Spark uses GB20B "Blackwell" graphics.

PCIe connectivity is present on the Core 5 330 with Gen 4 and 6 CPU lanes. The RTX Spark lists PCIe as N/A. The Core 5 330 uses the Intel BGA 1516 socket; the RTX Spark has no socket listed.

Clock behavior differs as well. The Core 5 330 has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The RTX Spark has a base clock of 1.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. The Core 5 330's boost advantage of 0.60 GHz is significant for single-threaded tasks.

The Core 5 330 has a launch MSRP of $309. The RTX Spark has no launch MSRP recorded. The Core 5 330 is marked as active production; the RTX Spark is marked as unreleased. The Core 5 330 has a part number of SAE3G; the RTX Spark has a part number of GSE1-675-A1.

Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. Both are listed as mobile market segment parts.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has better measured performance?

A: The Intel Core 5 330 is the only processor with measured performance. It has an average benchmark score of 18,345 and sits at the 72nd percentile among all CPUs. The NVIDIA RTX Spark has no benchmark scores recorded, an average benchmark score of 0, and is at the 50th percentile.

Q: How does the Core 5 330 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Core 5 330's average benchmark score of 18,345 is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i3-14100 (18,318), 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core 3 305 (18,302), 0.2% behind the Intel Core 7 360 (18,374), and 0.2% behind the Intel Core i3-13100 (18,380).

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The NVIDIA RTX Spark has 20 cores and 20 threads. The Intel Core 5 330 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: Which processor has higher memory bandwidth?

A: The NVIDIA RTX Spark has a quad-channel memory bus with 273.1 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel Core 5 330 has a single-channel memory bus with 59.7 GB/s.

Q: What are the power requirements?

A: The Intel Core 5 330 has a TDP of 15 watts. The NVIDIA RTX Spark has a TDP of 38 watts.

Q: Is the NVIDIA RTX Spark available?

A: The database lists the RTX Spark as unreleased with a production status of "unreleased." The Intel Core 5 330 is listed as active production.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

No head-to-head benchmark results exist between these two processors. The database records no shared test scores for the Intel Core 5 330 and the NVIDIA RTX Spark. The RTX Spark has an empty benchmarks array, and the head-to-head list is empty.

The Core 5 330's measured results stand alone. In Cinebench R23, it scores 13,150 multi-core and 1,856 single-core. In Cinebench R20, it scores 5,523 multi-core and 779 single-core. In Cinebench R15, it scores 1,325 multi-core and 186 single-core.

The PassMark results for the Core 5 330 show its workload profile. It scores 145,287 in data compression, 11,076 in data encryption, 12,808 in extended instructions, 114 in find prime numbers, 43,885 in floating point math, 33,258 in integer math, 15,471 in multithread, 1,201 in physics, 17,771 in random string sorting, and 4,088 in single-thread tests.

The RTX Spark's architectural advantages remain unquantified. Its 20 cores, 4.00 GHz boost clock, 273.1 GB/s memory bandwidth, and 8 MB shared L3 cache suggest a different workload orientation, but the database contains no scores to confirm any advantage. The Core 5 330's 4.60 GHz boost clock, 15 watt TDP, and 72nd percentile standing are the only verified performance facts in this comparison.

The data shows a processor with a complete measurement record against a processor with none. The Core 5 330 can be positioned relative to its nearest rivals: within 0.2% of the Intel Core 7 360, the Intel Core i3-13100, the Intel Core i3-14100, and the Intel Core 3 305. The RTX Spark cannot be positioned at all. Any claim about the RTX Spark's performance would be extrapolation, not analysis. The database records what it records, and it records nothing for the RTX Spark.