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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core 5 330 vs Ryzen 7 9700X

The Core 5 330 is slower than the Ryzen 7 9700X on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Is 1 year and 9 months newer
  • Up to 16% cheaper$309 vs $302.99
  • Up to 27% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Up to 10% better value for money
  • Up to 16% more expensive$302.99 vs $309

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

Resolution

Quality

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Ryzen 7 9700X ranks 14 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 7 9700X has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 7 9700X has 10 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 7 9700X has 26 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp
Intel Core 5 330 Logo
Core 5 330
1.5 GHz

Ryzen 7 9700X has a 153% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp
Intel Core 5 330 Logo
Core 5 330
4.6 GHz

Ryzen 7 9700X boosts 20% higher.

TDPhelp

Core 5 330 draws 50W less power.

Pricehelp
Intel BGA 1516
Sockethelp
AM5
Wildcat Lake
Codenamehelp
Granite Ridge
Mobile
Segmenthelp
Desktop
Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe)
Integrated GPUhelp
Radeon Graphics
6400 MHz (DDR5), 7467 MHz (LPDDR5X)
RAMhelp
5600 MHz (DDR5)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core 5 330 or Ryzen 7 9700X?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 9700X. It's 21% faster than the Core 5 330 on average across 100+ games, scoring 80/100 vs 66/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 7 9700X than Core 5 330?expand_more
21% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core 5 330 or Ryzen 7 9700X?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 9700X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 7 9700X worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 80/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core 5 330 and Ryzen 7 9700X?expand_more
Performance: Core 5 330 scores 66/100, Ryzen 7 9700X scores 80/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core 5 330 or Ryzen 7 9700X bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core 5 330 or Ryzen 7 9700X?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 9700X is the stronger pick at 80/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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