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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: 58.2% (283rd of 1173)

Based on 20,106 user benchmarks.  Devices: BFEBFBFF000306A9, 0FABFBFF000306A9, 00004E414C206472 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3330 CPU @ 3.00GHz
Poor: 47%Average: 58.2% Great: 63%
Gaming
Gaming 58%
Gunboat
Desktop
Desktop 57%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 35%
Jet ski

Popular builds with this CPU

Average average bench

The Intel Core i5-3330 averaged 41.7% 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

Quad Core Integer Speed 297Pts
Quad Core Floating Point Speed 305Pts

Very good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i5-3330 is just 16.7%. 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 313Pts
Avg. Multi Core Mixed Speed 307Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 20,106 samples)
Rank 28358.2%
Min Avg Max
68.5 SC Int 80.9 86.6
66.8 SC Float 82.8 88.9
68.3 SC Mixed 81.7 87.7
65.4% 81.8 Pts
Min Avg Max
211 QC Int 297 328
228 QC Float 305 334
221 QC Mixed 299 330
68.1% 301 Pts
Min Avg Max
241 MC Int 306 328
257 MC Float 313 335
238 MC Mixed 307 332
46.2% 308 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)
62.6% Good
SC Int 85.9
SC Float 89.2
SC Mixed 87.3
70% 87.5 Pts
QC Int 323
QC Float 339
QC Mixed 323
74% 328 Pts
MC Int 323
MC Float 325
MC Mixed 328
49% 325 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 3 GHz (avg)
61.1% Good
SC Int 82.8
SC Float 84.5
SC Mixed 84
67% 83.8 Pts
QC Int 322
QC Float 327
QC Mixed 317
73% 322 Pts
MC Int 312
MC Float 326
MC Mixed 320
48% 319 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 3 GHz (avg)
58.7% Above average
SC Int 78.1
SC Float 85.1
SC Mixed 80.1
65% 81.1 Pts
QC Int 300
QC Float 318
QC Mixed 306
70% 308 Pts
MC Int 291
MC Float 313
MC Mixed 309
46% 304 Pts
LGA1155, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 3 GHz (avg)
57.7% Above average
SC Int 81.9
SC Float 85.6
SC Mixed 83.2
67% 83.6 Pts
QC Int 266
QC Float 301
QC Mixed 294
65% 287 Pts
MC Int 292
MC Float 266
MC Mixed 300
43% 286 Pts
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The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 18,518,603 CPUs tested.

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Typical Core i5-3330 Builds (Compare 2,361 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings.
Gaming
Gaming 12%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 54%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 31%
Sail boat

System: Dell Inspiron 660

CPU
Core i5-3330IntelBench 58%, 20,106 samples954x
GPU
HD 2500 (Desktop 1.05 GHz)IntelBench 2%, 64,002 samples711x
HD 2000 (Desktop 1.1 GHz)IntelBench 1%, 73,789 samples185x
GeForce GT 620NvidiaBench 3%, 8,589 samples175x
SSD
850 Evo 250GBSamsung  $104Bench 106%, 476,103 samples43x
SSDNow V300 120GBKingston  $45Bench 55%, 181,959 samples33x
SSD Plus 240GBSanDisk  $33Bench 62%, 66,358 samples25x
RAM
HMT451U6AFR8C-PB 2x4GBHynixBench 53%, 5,696 samples215x
HMT351U6CFR8C-PB 2x4GBHynixBench 54%, 6,929 samples207x
M378B5273DH0-CK0 2x4GBSamsungBench 54%, 1,889 samples159x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 99% - Outstanding Total price: $104

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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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11 days ago.

GBR-User
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3,456

Terrible

7 months 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
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2,792

Good

9 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
2,018

Excellent

2 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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1,858

Poor

9 days 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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