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Core i5-3330

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

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Average Bench: 57.4% (262nd of 1143)

Based on 17,214 user benchmarks.  Devices: BFEBFBFF000306A9, 0FABFBFF000306A9, 00004E414C206472 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3330 CPU @ 3.00GHz
Poor: 45%Average: 57.4% Great: 63%
Gaming
Gaming 57%
Gunboat
Desktop
Desktop 57%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 35%
Sail boat

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Average average bench

The Intel Core i5-3330 averaged 42.6% 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

Quad Core Integer Speed 292Pts
Avg. Quad Core Mixed Speed 294Pts

Very good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i5-3330 is just 17.9%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i5-3330 performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Multi Core Floating Point Speed 308Pts
Avg. Multi Core Mixed Speed 303Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 17,214 samples)
Rank 26257.4%
Min Avg Max
69.7 SC Int 80.2 86.4
69 SC Float 82.3 88.6
68.8 SC Mixed 81 87.4
65% 81.2 Pts
Min Avg Max
209 QC Int 292 326
205 QC Float 299 335
203 QC Mixed 294 328
66.9% 295 Pts
Min Avg Max
230 MC Int 301 327
242 MC Float 308 334
240 MC Mixed 303 331
45.5% 304 Pts
User Benchmarks Bench Single core Quad core Multi core
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 3 GHz (avg)
62.7% Good
SC Int 85.1
SC Float 87.6
SC Mixed 86.1
69% 86.3 Pts
QC Int 322
QC Float 331
QC Mixed 327
74% 327 Pts
MC Int 321
MC Float 329
MC Mixed 315
48% 322 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)
62.7% Good
SC Int 85.1
SC Float 88.4
SC Mixed 86.7
69% 86.7 Pts
QC Int 321
QC Float 331
QC Mixed 325
74% 326 Pts
MC Int 322
MC Float 322
MC Mixed 323
48% 322 Pts
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3330 CPU @ 3.00GHz, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz
62.4% Good
SC Int 85.4
SC Float 87.7
SC Mixed 87
69% 86.7 Pts
QC Int 327
QC Float 333
QC Mixed 328
75% 329 Pts
MC Int 313
MC Float 291
MC Mixed 275
44% 293 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)
61.8% Good
SC Int 83.8
SC Float 86.4
SC Mixed 85.2
68% 85.1 Pts
QC Int 325
QC Float 333
QC Mixed 320
74% 326 Pts
MC Int 323
MC Float 335
MC Mixed 331
49% 330 Pts
LGA1155, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 3 GHz (avg)
56.9% Above average
SC Int 79.1
SC Float 82
SC Mixed 79.7
64% 80.3 Pts
QC Int 284
QC Float 288
QC Mixed 292
65% 288 Pts
MC Int 258
MC Float 302
MC Mixed 304
43% 288 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 3 GHz (avg)
54.1% Above average
SC Int 78.7
SC Float 82.4
SC Mixed 81.2
65% 80.8 Pts
QC Int 247
QC Float 230
QC Mixed 265
56% 247 Pts
MC Int 313
MC Float 320
MC Mixed 321
48% 318 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 3 GHz (avg)
53.2% Above average
SC Int 77.1
SC Float 67.5
SC Mixed 78.3
60% 74.3 Pts
QC Int 273
QC Float 278
QC Mixed 267
62% 272 Pts
MC Int 276
MC Float 276
MC Mixed 284
42% 278 Pts
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The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 12,803,821 CPUs tested.

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Gaming
Gaming 12%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 53%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 31%
Sail boat

System: Dell Inspiron 660

CPU
Core i5-3330IntelBench 57%, 17,214 samples666x
GPU
HD 2500 (Desktop 1.05 GHz)IntelBench 2%, 44,189 samples492x
HD 2000 (Desktop 1.1 GHz)IntelBench 1%, 48,699 samples125x
GeForce GT 620NvidiaBench 3%, 6,973 samples122x
SSD
850 Evo 250GBSamsung  $67Bench 105%, 334,073 samples34x
SSDNow V300 120GBKingston  $65Bench 54%, 134,710 samples23x
850 Evo 500GBSamsung  $98Bench 113%, 276,453 samples18x
RAM
HMT451U6AFR8C-PB 2x4GBHynixBench 52%, 4,377 samples148x
HMT351U6CFR8C-PB 2x4GBHynixBench 55%, 4,883 samples142x
M378B5273DH0-CK0 2x4GBSamsungBench 55%, 1,115 samples104x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 136% - Outstanding Total price: $67

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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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4,584

Excellent (edit your comment) Add link

28 days ago.

GBR-User
Avatar level
2,920

Terrible

17 days ago.

This CPU continues to serve me well. I run PubG on medium settings with a R9 380 and get 60FPS. That said I am looking to upgrade soon and am considering either an i5 8400 or an i5 8600k. I expect whichever I choose will serve me as well as this i5 3330 has done.

POL-User
Avatar level
2,450

Good

2 months ago.

This CPU served me well since 2012. Today I'm upgrading to Ryzen 5 1600, as it's lacking performance.

ARG-User
Avatar level
1,714

Excellent

1 month ago.

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

THA-User
Avatar level
1,644

Good

2 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

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