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Core i3-2330M

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2 Cores, 4 Threads @2.2 GHz, Sandy Bridge.
Release date ≤ Q4 2013.

Average Bench: 47% (876th of 1442)

Based on 20,066 user benchmarks.  Devices: BFEBFBFF000206A7, Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-2330M CPU @ 2.20GHz
Poor: 30%Average: 47% Great: 55%
Gaming
Gaming 47%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 52%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 32%
Sail boat

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Below average average bench

The Intel Core i3-2330M averaged 52.9% 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 73.7Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 48.5Pts

Good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i3-2330M is 25.4%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i3-2330M performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 124Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 123Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 20,066 samples)
Rank 87647%
Min Avg Max
45.1 Memory 73.7 87.3
20.7 1-Core 48.5 57.4
35.4 2-Core 84.1 109
45.1% 68.8 Pts
Min Avg Max
52.3 4-Core 121 146
53.9 8-Core 123 146
16.2% 122 Pts
Min Avg Max
55.8 64-Core 124 146
7.7% 124 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
N/A, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.2 GHz (avg)
53.9% Above average
Memory 84.9
1-Core 53.9
2-Core 84.4
50% 74.4 Pts
4-Core 136
8-Core 138
18% 137 Pts
64-Core 137
8% 137 Pts
N/A, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.2 GHz (avg)
52.4% Above average
Memory 81.9
1-Core 56
2-Core 109
52% 82.3 Pts
4-Core 136
8-Core 135
18% 135 Pts
64-Core 135
8% 135 Pts
N/A, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.2 GHz (avg)
49.7% Average
Memory 81
1-Core 55.2
2-Core 91.2
50% 75.8 Pts
4-Core 105
8-Core 134
15% 120 Pts
64-Core 135
8% 135 Pts
CPU1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 1.55 GHz (avg)
47.8% Average
Memory 80.7
1-Core 34.4
2-Core 68.7
42% 61.3 Pts
4-Core 93.4
8-Core 72.1
12% 82.8 Pts
64-Core 136
8% 136 Pts
CPU1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2 GHz (avg)
47.7% Average
Memory 76.2
1-Core 46.3
2-Core 80.5
45% 67.7 Pts
4-Core 114
8-Core 114
15% 114 Pts
64-Core 113
7% 113 Pts
CPU1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.2 GHz (avg)
46.8% Average
Memory 71.1
1-Core 53.9
2-Core 91.8
46% 72.3 Pts
4-Core 132
8-Core 135
18% 134 Pts
64-Core 137
8% 137 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.2 GHz (avg)
46% Average
Memory 69.1
1-Core 55.7
2-Core 94.5
46% 73.1 Pts
4-Core 135
8-Core 134
18% 135 Pts
64-Core 134
8% 134 Pts
CPU1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 0.8 GHz (avg)
37.4% Below average
Memory 71.2
1-Core 16.4
2-Core 19.6
30% 35.7 Pts
4-Core 25.1
8-Core 28.9
4% 27 Pts
64-Core 25.2
2% 25.2 Pts
CPU, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 0.8 GHz (avg)
20.7% Poor
Memory 34.3
1-Core 18.1
2-Core 30.6
19% 27.7 Pts
4-Core 42.8
8-Core 43.7
6% 43.2 Pts
64-Core 45.2
3% 45.2 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

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Gaming
Gaming 6%
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Desktop
Desktop 47%
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Workstation
Workstation 6%
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System: HP Pavilion g6 Notebook PC

CPU
Core i3-2330MIntel  $150Bench 47%, 20,066 samples1x
GPU
HD 4000 (Mobile 1.25 GHz)IntelBench 3%, 409,110 samples1,395x
HD 3000 (Mobile V1 1.1/1.2 GHz)IntelBench 2%, 209,058 samples803x
HD 3000 (Mobile V2 1.3 GHz)IntelBench 2%, 110,588 samples285x
SSD
A400 240GBKingston  $28Bench 66%, 424,288 samples140x
A400 480GBKingston  $38Bench 74%, 237,487 samples57x
BX500 240GBCrucial  $29Bench 56%, 142,801 samples41x
RAM
AM1U16BC4P2-B19H 2x4GBAdataBench 46%, 2,021 samples113x
M471B5273DH0-CH9 1x4GBSamsungBench 25%, 18,713 samples110x
AD73I1C1674EV 1x4GBAdataBench 25%, 5,119 samples109x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 50% - Above average Total price: $178

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i3-2330M Processor (3M Cache, 2.20 GHz)
Code NameSandy Bridge
Launch DateQ2'11
Processor Numberi3-2330M
# of Cores2
# of Threads4
Cache3 MB L3
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsAVX
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography32 nm
Recommended PriceN/A
Clock Speed2.2 GHz
Bus Speed5 GT/s DMI
Max TDP35 W

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 3000
Graphics Base Frequency650 MHz
Graphics OutputeDP/DP/HDMI/SDVO/CRT
Wireless DisplayYes
# of Displays Supported2
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1.1 GHz
Quick Sync VideoYes
InTru 3D TechYes
Clear Video HD TechYes
Intel InsiderYes
Flexible Display InterfaceYes
Macrovision License RequiredNo

Memory

Max Memory Size16 GB
Memory TypesDDR3 1066/1333
Memory Channels2
Memory Bandwidth21.3 GB/s
ECC Memory SupportedNo

Expansion Options

PCI Express Revision2.0
PCI Express Configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8 2x4
Max # of PCI Express Lanes16

Data Protection

AES New InstructionsNo

Advanced Technologies

Virtualization Tech (VT-x)Yes
Intel 64Yes
Idle StatesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® TechYes
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYes
Turbo Boost TechNo
Hyper-Threading TechYes
Virtualization for Directed I/O (VT-d)No
VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Yes
Demand Based SwitchingNo
vPro TechNo
Identity Protection TechYes
Fast Memory AccessYes
Flex Memory AccessYes
My WiFi TechYes
4G WiMAX Wireless TechYes

Package

Package Size37.5mm x 37.5mm (rPGA988B); 31mm x 24mm (BGA1023)
Graphics and IMC Lithography32 nm
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedFCBGA1023, PPGA988

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
Trusted Execution TechNo
Anti-Theft TechYes

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