Ryzen AI 5 330 vs Ryzen 5 1600X
Ryzen AI 5 330
Ryzen 5 1600X
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. The Ryzen AI 5 330 is positioned at rank #608 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen AI 5 330
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 1600X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen AI 5 330 | Ryzen 5 1600X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($350) | ✅ More affordable ($144) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Krackan Point 2 (2025) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen AI 5 330 | Ryzen 5 1600X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+147%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($350) | ✅ More affordable ($144) |
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 Ryzen 5 1600X
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.
Ryzen 5 1600X
The Ryzen 5 1600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 11 April 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 13,014 points. Launch price was $249.
Processing Power
The Ryzen AI 5 330 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Ryzen 5 1600X offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 5 1600X has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen AI 5 330 versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 1600X — a 11.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen AI 5 330 (base: 2 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Ryzen AI 5 330 uses the Krackan Point 2 (2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen 5 1600X uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen AI 5 330 scores 12,794 against the Ryzen 5 1600X's 13,014 — a 1.7% lead for the Ryzen 5 1600X. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Ryzen AI 5 330 vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 1600X.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 5 330 | Ryzen 5 1600X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 6 / 12+50% |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz+13% | 4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 3.6 GHz+80% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 16 MB (total)+300% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+100% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 4 nm-71% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Krackan Point 2 (2025) | Zen (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 12,794 | 13,014+2% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 7,100 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 4,500 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen AI 5 330 uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 1600X uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 5 330 | Ryzen 5 1600X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP8 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 24 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen AI 5 330) / AMD-V (Ryzen 5 1600X). Primary use case: Ryzen 5 1600X targets Mainstream Desktop. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 1600X rivals Core i5-7600K.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 5 330 | Ryzen 5 1600X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Mainstream Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen AI 5 330 launched at $350 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 1600X debuted at $249. At current prices ($350 vs $144), the Ryzen 5 1600X is $206 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen AI 5 330 delivers 36.6 pts/$ vs 90.4 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 1600X — making the Ryzen 5 1600X the 84.8% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 5 330 | Ryzen 5 1600X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $350 | $249-29% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $350 | $144-59% |
| Performance per Dollar | 36.6 | 90.4+147% |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2017 |
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