Average Bench: 67.3% (453rd of 1442)

Based on 940 user benchmarks.  Devices: BFEBFBFF000306A9, 4920555043070506 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3340S CPU @ 2.80GHz
Poor: 56%Average: 67.3% Great: 73%
Gaming
Gaming 67%
Battle cruiser
Desktop
Desktop 71%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 49%
Yacht

Above average average bench

The Intel Core i5-3340S averaged 32.6% 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

Avg. Memory Latency 84.9Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 80.7Pts

Very good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i5-3340S is just 17.2%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i5-3340S performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 295Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 293Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 940 samples)
Min Avg Max
72.1 Memory 84.9 92.5
59.2 1-Core 80.7 90.2
120 2-Core 156 172
64.3% 107 Pts
Min Avg Max
194 4-Core 289 322
220 8-Core 293 321
38.8% 291 Pts
Min Avg Max
218 64-Core 295 322
18.2% 295 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
Memory 82.5
1-Core 80.9
2-Core 154
63% 106 Pts
4-Core 292
8-Core 293
39% 293 Pts
64-Core 292
18% 292 Pts
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3340S CPU @ 2.80GHz, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
Memory 85.2
1-Core 76.2
2-Core 143
62% 102 Pts
4-Core 242
8-Core 258
33% 250 Pts
64-Core 239
15% 239 Pts
LGA1155, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
Memory 83.5
1-Core 77.3
2-Core 152
63% 104 Pts
4-Core 239
8-Core 255
33% 247 Pts
64-Core 257
16% 257 Pts
LGA1155, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
Memory 83.7
1-Core 76.2
2-Core 149
62% 103 Pts
4-Core 230
8-Core 262
32% 246 Pts
64-Core 259
16% 259 Pts
LGA1155, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
Memory 84.2
1-Core 75.5
2-Core 152
62% 104 Pts
4-Core 196
8-Core 255
29% 225 Pts
64-Core 279
17% 279 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
Memory 77.4
1-Core 73.7
2-Core 146
59% 99 Pts
4-Core 232
8-Core 226
31% 229 Pts
64-Core 230
14% 230 Pts
Socket 1155, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
Memory 72
1-Core 75.7
2-Core 139
57% 95.4 Pts
4-Core 235
8-Core 260
32% 248 Pts
64-Core 276
17% 276 Pts
LGA1155, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
Memory 71.6
1-Core 74.7
2-Core 147
58% 97.8 Pts
4-Core 232
8-Core 249
32% 240 Pts
64-Core 235
14% 235 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 67,718,687 CPUs tested

Typical Core i5-3340S Builds (Compare 540 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 7%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 61%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk

System: Asus CM6330_CM6630_CM6730_CM6830_M11AA-8

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 21% - Poor Total price: $28

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i5-3340S Processor (6M Cache, up to 3.30 GHz)
Code NameIvy Bridge
Launch DateQ3'13
Processor Numberi5-3340S
# 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 Speed2.8 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency3.3 GHz
Bus Speed5 GT/s DMI
Max TDP65 W
Thermal Solution Specification2011C

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

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