Ryzen AI 5 330 vs Core i7-8700
Ryzen AI 5 330
Core i7-8700
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
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. The Ryzen AI 5 330 is positioned at rank 608 and the Core i7-8700 is on rank 483, so the Core i7-8700 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen AI 5 330
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-8700
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen AI 5 330 | Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($350) | ✅ More affordable ($110) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Krackan Point 2 (2025) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen AI 5 330 | Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+217%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($350) | ✅ More affordable ($110) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen AI 5 330 and Core i7-8700
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.
Core i7-8700
The Core i7-8700 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 12288 kB. L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 12,747 points. Launch price was $303.
Processing Power
The Ryzen AI 5 330 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i7-8700 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i7-8700 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen AI 5 330 versus 4.6 GHz on the Core i7-8700 — a 2.2% clock advantage for the Core i7-8700 (base: 2 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Ryzen AI 5 330 uses the Krackan Point 2 (2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Core i7-8700 uses Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen AI 5 330 scores 12,794 against the Core i7-8700's 12,747 — a 0.4% lead for the Ryzen AI 5 330. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Ryzen AI 5 330 vs 12288 kB on the Core i7-8700.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 5 330 | Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 6 / 12+50% |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz | 4.6 GHz+2% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 3.2 GHz+60% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 12288 kB+200% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 4 nm-71% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Krackan Point 2 (2025) | Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 12,794 | 12,747 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 7,969 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,535 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 6,200 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen AI 5 330 uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i7-8700 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 5 330 | Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP8 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen AI 5 330) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-8700). The Core i7-8700 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Ryzen AI 5 330 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-8700 targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i7-8700 rivals Ryzen 5 2600.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 5 330 | Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Gaming |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen AI 5 330 launched at $350 MSRP, while the Core i7-8700 debuted at $303. At current prices ($350 vs $110), the Core i7-8700 is $240 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen AI 5 330 delivers 36.6 pts/$ vs 115.9 pts/$ for the Core i7-8700 — making the Core i7-8700 the 104.1% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 5 330 | Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $350 | $303-13% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $350 | $110-69% |
| Performance per Dollar | 36.6 | 115.9+217% |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2017 |
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