Ryzen 5 4680U vs Ryzen AI 5 330

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen AI 5 330

#185

Ryzen 7 5825C

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

100%

#596

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

803%

#597

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

791%

#598

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

726%

#599

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

723%

#600

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

716%

#602

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

692%

#603

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

663%

#604

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

662%

#605

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

644%

#608

Ryzen AI 5 330

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

100%

#622

Athlon II P320

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Ryzen AI 5 330 leads in gaming performance. However, the Ryzen 5 4680U is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1.3% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Ryzen 5 4680U	Ryzen AI 5 330
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($350)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021) / 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Krackan Point 2 (2025) / 4 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen 5 4680U	Ryzen AI 5 330
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($350)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Ryzen 5 4680U Benchmark Check

Ryzen AI 5 330 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 4680U and Ryzen AI 5 330

Ryzen 5 4680U

The Ryzen 5 4680U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 April 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 12,959 points. Launch price was $149.

Ryzen AI 5 330

The Ryzen AI 5 330 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 July 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Krackan Point 2 (2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5, LPDDR5X. Passmark benchmark score: 12,794 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 4680U packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen AI 5 330 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Ryzen 5 4680U has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 4680U versus 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen AI 5 330 — a 11.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen AI 5 330 (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Ryzen 5 4680U uses the Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen AI 5 330 uses Krackan Point 2 (2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 4680U scores 12,959 against the Ryzen AI 5 330's 12,794 — a 1.3% lead for the Ryzen 5 4680U. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 4680U vs 4 MB on the Ryzen AI 5 330.

Feature	Ryzen 5 4680U	Ryzen AI 5 330
Cores / Threads	6 / 12+50%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4 GHz	4.5 GHz+13%
Base Clock	2.2 GHz+10%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)+100%	4 MB
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	1 MB (per core)+100%
Process	7 nm	4 nm-43%
Architecture	Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021)	Krackan Point 2 (2025)
PassMark	12,959+1%	12,794

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 4680U uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen AI 5 330 uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.