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Intel Core i3-330M @ 2.13GHz

Explore Intel Core i3-330M @ 2.13GHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for laptop performance, efficiency and upgrade research.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
2.5/ 10
Technical rating

Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Core i3-330M @ 2.13GHz is a Laptop processor with 2 cores and 4 threads. Its base clock is 2.1 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 1038 and a single-thread rating of 809. Its stated TDP is 35 W.

CPU Mark1,038
1,820 samples
Single Thread809
Overall rank#4,669
of 6,054
Reference price$98.95

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
2.5Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Core i3-330M @ 2.13GHz is a Laptop processor with 2 cores and 4 threads. Its base clock is 2.1 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 1038 and a single-thread rating of 809. Its stated TDP is 35 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Core i3-330M @ 2.13GHz is a Laptop released in 2010. Recorded specifications include 2 cores and 4 threads, a 35 W reference TDP, a 1,038 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 1,038 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 809 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

It uses socket BGA1288. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

The 35 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key Intel Core i3-330M @ 2.13GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 2 cores and 4 threads, a 35 W reference TDP, a 1,038 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Core i3-330M @ 2.13GHz good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the Intel Core i3-330M @ 2.13GHz?

Start with BGA1288 motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.

How much power does the Intel Core i3-330M @ 2.13GHz use?

The recorded reference TDP is 35 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

03Intel Core i3-330M @ 2.13GHzThis CPU1,038 points
05AMD A8-7050AMD1,036 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

04AMD A8-7050AMD864 points
05Intel Core i3-330M @ 2.13GHzThis CPU809 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

02AMD A8-7050AMD69.1 Mark/W
05Intel Core i3-330M @ 2.13GHzThis CPU29.7 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
21,709.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
193.80
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
617.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
7.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
2,353.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
5,295.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
144.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
3,003.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryLaptop
Release year2010
SocketBGA1288
Cores / threads2 / 4
Base clock2.10 GHz
Max turbo—
TDP35 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

L1I2 x 32 KB
L1D2 x 32 KB
L22 x 256 KB
L33 MB