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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Ryzen 5 4680U

2021

Why buy it

✅+1.3% higher PassMark.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB).
✅Draws 15W instead of 28W, a 13W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Older platform position on FP6 with DDR4, while Ryzen AI 5 330 moves to FP8 and DDR5.

Ryzen AI 5 330

2025

Why buy it

✅Newer platform on FP8 with DDR5 support instead of FP6 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (12,794 vs 12,959).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 8 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $350 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 4680U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌86.7% higher power demand at 28W vs 15W.

Ryzen 5 4680U

2021

Ryzen AI 5 330

2025

Why buy it

✅+1.3% higher PassMark.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB).
✅Draws 15W instead of 28W, a 13W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Newer platform on FP8 with DDR5 support instead of FP6 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Older platform position on FP6 with DDR4, while Ryzen AI 5 330 moves to FP8 and DDR5.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (12,794 vs 12,959).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 8 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $350 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 4680U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌86.7% higher power demand at 28W vs 15W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen AI 5 330 better than Ryzen 5 4680U?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen AI 5 330 is ahead with a 2.2% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 4680U pulls ahead with 1.3% better PassMark. Ryzen 5 4680U also has the bigger cache pool with 100% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB).

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 4680U is the better fit. You are getting 1.3% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 100% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen AI 5 330 is the smarter buy today. Ryzen AI 5 330 is at an unclear MSRP at $350 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 2.2% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Ryzen 5 4680U is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 1.3% better PassMark. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (36.6 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen AI 5 330 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2021) and a healthier platform with FP8 and DDR5 instead of FP6. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

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

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 4680U	Ryzen AI 5 330
1080p
low	171 FPS	169 FPS
medium	140 FPS	136 FPS
high	111 FPS	110 FPS
ultra	89 FPS	88 FPS
1440p
low	146 FPS	142 FPS
medium	118 FPS	113 FPS
high	92 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	74 FPS
4K
low	69 FPS	79 FPS
medium	60 FPS	67 FPS
high	47 FPS	53 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	42 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 4680U	Ryzen AI 5 330
1080p
low	137 FPS	168 FPS
medium	118 FPS	142 FPS
high	107 FPS	128 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	111 FPS
1440p
low	117 FPS	142 FPS
medium	102 FPS	122 FPS
high	95 FPS	114 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	97 FPS
4K
low	100 FPS	101 FPS
medium	90 FPS	90 FPS
high	82 FPS	77 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	65 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 5 4680U	Ryzen AI 5 330
1080p
low	324 FPS	320 FPS
medium	324 FPS	320 FPS
high	324 FPS	320 FPS
ultra	324 FPS	320 FPS
1440p
low	324 FPS	320 FPS
medium	324 FPS	320 FPS
high	324 FPS	320 FPS
ultra	324 FPS	320 FPS
4K
low	324 FPS	320 FPS
medium	324 FPS	320 FPS
high	297 FPS	286 FPS
ultra	238 FPS	226 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 5 4680U	Ryzen AI 5 330
1080p
low	324 FPS	320 FPS
medium	324 FPS	320 FPS
high	324 FPS	320 FPS
ultra	324 FPS	320 FPS
1440p
low	324 FPS	320 FPS
medium	324 FPS	320 FPS
high	324 FPS	320 FPS
ultra	324 FPS	320 FPS
4K
low	324 FPS	320 FPS
medium	324 FPS	320 FPS
high	324 FPS	320 FPS
ultra	282 FPS	320 FPS

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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.