Average Bench: 59.6% (588th of 1445)

Based on 4 user benchmarks.  Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3330S CPU @ 2.70GHz
Poor: 46%Average: 59.6% Great: 73%
Gaming
Gaming 60%
Gunboat
Desktop
Desktop 64%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 43%
Speed boat

Average average bench

The Intel Core i5-3330S averaged 40.3% 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 76.7Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 74.7Pts

Unknown consistency

There are too few samples to reasonably determine how consistently this CPU perfroms. This result should be interpreted with caution.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 256Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 244Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 4 samples)
Min Avg Max
55.2 Memory 76.7 91.9
69.3 1-Core 74.7 78.1
131 2-Core 146 156
59% 99.1 Pts
Min Avg Max
158 4-Core 248 312
185 8-Core 244 301
33% 246 Pts
Min Avg Max
184 64-Core 256 305
15.8% 256 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.7 GHz, turbo 2.8 GHz (avg)
Memory 55.2
1-Core 69.3
2-Core 142
50% 88.7 Pts
4-Core 216
8-Core 185
28% 200 Pts
64-Core 184
11% 184 Pts

 Market Share (See Leaders)

The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 67,867,309 CPUs tested

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i5-3330S Processor (6M Cache, up to 3.20 GHz)
Code NameIvy Bridge
Launch DateQ3'12
Processor Numberi5-3330S
# 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
Clock Speed2.70 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency3.20 GHz
Bus Speed5 GT/s DMI
Max TDP65 W
Thermal Solution Specification2011C

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 2500
Graphics Base Frequency650.00 MHz
Wireless DisplayYes
# of Displays Supported3
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1.05 GHz
Quick Sync VideoYes
InTru 3D TechYes
Clear Video HD TechYes
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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