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Core i5-3330

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4 Cores, 4 Threads @3 GHz, Ivy Bridge.
Release date ≤ Q4 2013.

Average Bench: 61.3% (562nd of 1442)

Based on 51,926 user benchmarks.  Devices: BFEBFBFF000306A9, 0FABFBFF000306A9, 00004E414C206472 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3330 CPU @ 3.00GHz
Poor: 49%Average: 61.3% Great: 69%
Gaming
Gaming 61%
Destroyer
Desktop
Desktop 66%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 45%
Speed boat

Popular builds with this CPU

Above average average bench

The Intel Core i5-3330 averaged 38.7% lower than the peak scores attained by the group leaders. This isn't a great result which indicates that there are much faster alternatives on the comparison list.

Strengths

Avg. Memory Latency 79.8Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 76.4Pts

Very good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i5-3330 is just 19.9%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i5-3330 performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 263Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 261Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 51,926 samples)
Rank 56261.3%
Min Avg Max
64.8 Memory 79.8 90.8
55.3 1-Core 76.4 82.8
107 2-Core 150 162
60.9% 102 Pts
Min Avg Max
159 4-Core 247 298
178 8-Core 261 301
33.7% 254 Pts
Min Avg Max
186 64-Core 263 300
16.3% 263 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 3 GHz (avg)
72.5% Very good
Memory 92.6
1-Core 81.1
2-Core 158
67% 111 Pts
4-Core 305
8-Core 306
41% 305 Pts
64-Core 305
19% 305 Pts
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3330 CPU @ 3.00GHz, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.2 GHz (avg)
70.6% Very good
Memory 89.4
1-Core 81.3
2-Core 159
66% 110 Pts
4-Core 301
8-Core 299
40% 300 Pts
64-Core 304
19% 304 Pts
LGA1155, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 3 GHz (avg)
68.5% Good
Memory 86.7
1-Core 78.3
2-Core 159
65% 108 Pts
4-Core 292
8-Core 296
39% 294 Pts
64-Core 297
18% 297 Pts
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3330 CPU @ 3.00GHz, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 3 GHz (avg)
65.8% Good
Memory 79
1-Core 81.7
2-Core 160
63% 107 Pts
4-Core 305
8-Core 306
41% 306 Pts
64-Core 280
17% 280 Pts
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3330 CPU @ 3.00GHz, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.2 GHz (avg)
65.8% Good
Memory 95.9
1-Core 80.6
2-Core 159
68% 112 Pts
4-Core 205
8-Core 232
29% 219 Pts
64-Core 230
14% 230 Pts
CPUSocket, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 3 GHz (avg)
65.8% Good
Memory 78.8
1-Core 80.6
2-Core 160
63% 106 Pts
4-Core 306
8-Core 305
41% 305 Pts
64-Core 305
19% 305 Pts
CPUSocket, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 3 GHz (avg)
64.2% Good
Memory 79.7
1-Core 79.5
2-Core 156
62% 105 Pts
4-Core 285
8-Core 274
38% 280 Pts
64-Core 302
19% 302 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 3 GHz (avg)
58.4% Above average
Memory 75.7
1-Core 78.9
2-Core 155
61% 103 Pts
4-Core 237
8-Core 249
32% 243 Pts
64-Core 177
11% 177 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 3 GHz (avg)
46.1% Average
Memory 57.6
1-Core 72.6
2-Core 137
51% 89.1 Pts
4-Core 197
8-Core 228
28% 212 Pts
64-Core 232
14% 232 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 67,754,267 CPUs tested

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Gaming
Gaming 7%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 58%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 7%
Tree trunk

System: Dell Inspiron 660

CPU
Core i5-3330IntelBench 61%, 51,926 samples475x
GPU
HD 2500 (Desktop 1.05 GHz)IntelBench 1%, 146,665 samples422x
HD 2000 (Desktop 1.1 GHz)IntelBench 1%, 150,891 samples103x
GTX 1050-TiNvidia  $59Bench 29%, 946,701 samples91x
SSD
860 Evo 500GBSamsung  $80Bench 105%, 762,998 samples34x
A400 240GBKingston  $28Bench 66%, 424,288 samples25x
CS900 240GBPNY  $20Bench 73%, 61,417 samples24x
RAM
HMT351U6CFR8C-PB 2x4GBHynixBench 53%, 17,809 samples107x
HMT451U6AFR8C-PB 2x4GBHynixBench 52%, 14,558 samples102x
M378B5273DH0-CK0 2x4GBSamsungBench 54%, 6,893 samples78x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 27% - Poor Total price: $80

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i5-3330 Processor (6M Cache, up to 3.20 GHz)
Code NameIvy Bridge
Launch DateQ3'12
Processor Numberi5-3330
# of Cores4
# of Threads4
Cache6 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsSSE4.1/4.2, AVX
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography22 nm
Recommended Price$182.00 - $187.00
Clock Speed3 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency3.2 GHz
Bus Speed5 GT/s DMI
Max TDP77 W
Thermal Solution Specification2011D

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 2500
Graphics Base Frequency650 MHz
Wireless DisplayYes
# of Displays Supported3
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1.05 GHz
Quick Sync VideoYes
InTru 3D TechYes
Clear Video HD TechYes
Intel InsiderYes
Flexible Display InterfaceYes

Memory

Max Memory Size32 GB
Memory TypesDDR3 1333/1600
Memory Channels2
Memory Bandwidth25.6 GB/s
ECC Memory SupportedNo

Expansion Options

PCI Express Revision3.0
PCI Express Configurationsup to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 & 2x4

Data Protection

AES New InstructionsYes
Secure KeyYes

Advanced Technologies

Virtualization Tech (VT-x)Yes
Intel 64Yes
Idle StatesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® TechYes
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYes
Turbo Boost Tech2.0
Hyper-Threading TechNo
Virtualization for Directed I/O (VT-d)Yes
VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Yes
TSX-NINo
vPro TechNo
Identity Protection TechYes
My WiFi TechYes

Package

Package Size37.5mm x 37.5mm
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedFCLGA1155

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
Trusted Execution TechNo
Anti-Theft TechYes

 Comments

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USA-User
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7 months ago.

DEU-User
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5,743

Good

18 months ago.

this cpu is a good cpu if you need one :)

BRA-User
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4,637

Good

2 months ago.

Pathetic quad core, quad thread for today's standards most of the time you will be having issues with system instability due to how easy it is to overload this CPU. sometimes doing storage tasks can make this pc feel like its running off a 15 year old heavily beaten up HDD (even though its a almost year old Sata SSD running in Sata 300mbps)

ARG-User
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3,224

Excellent

7 months ago.

it works well for me i have gtx 1050 ti and can reach 40 fps fortnite ultra minimum

THA-User
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3,170

Excellent

22 months ago.

it really suck for most of new games. GTA V with 1060 got FPS real high but stuttering and drop it to 1-5 for short time (or maybe minutes sometime) cant play with happiness and more with other games same problem. in fact i understand this CPU is really old and not a top model even in it's age just wanted to recommend if you want to play high-end game you must pay the price for higher CPU but it's worth you know that

ProshotJake
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28

Excellent

3 years ago.

Ripped it outta an old pre-built for free, runs great for what it is!

Golovonimhoff
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10

Good

4 years ago.

Only paid 25$ for one, for the price it's nice!

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