IntelEntry-level / agingDesktop

Intel Core i5-3330 @ 3.00GHz

Explore Intel Core i5-3330 @ 3.00GHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for performance, compatibility and upgrade comparisons.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
4.3/ 10
Technical rating

Entry-level / aging

Intel Core i5-3330 @ 3.00GHz is a Desktop processor with 4 cores and 4 threads. It runs at 3 GHz and boosts up to 3.2 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 4106 and a single-thread rating of 1715. Its stated TDP is 77 W.

CPU Mark4,106
3,144 samples
Single Thread1,715
Overall rank#2,796
of 6,054
Reference price$171.99

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Entry-level / aging
4.3Entry-level / aging

Intel Core i5-3330 @ 3.00GHz is a Desktop processor with 4 cores and 4 threads. It runs at 3 GHz and boosts up to 3.2 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 4106 and a single-thread rating of 1715. Its stated TDP is 77 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Core i5-3330 @ 3.00GHz is a Desktop released in 2012. Recorded specifications include 4 cores and 4 threads, up to 3.20 GHz turbo, a 77 W reference TDP, a 4,106 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 4,106 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 1,715 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 LGA1155. 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 77 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 i5-3330 @ 3.00GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 4 cores and 4 threads, up to 3.20 GHz turbo, a 77 W reference TDP, a 4,106 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Core i5-3330 @ 3.00GHz 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 i5-3330 @ 3.00GHz?

Start with LGA1155 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 i5-3330 @ 3.00GHz use?

The recorded reference TDP is 77 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.

01AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606GAMD4,124 points
02Intel Core i5-3330 @ 3.00GHzThis CPU4,106 points
03AMD Athlon 200GEAMD4,100 points
04AMD FX-8100 Eight-CoreAMD4,095 points
05Intel Core i5-2500 @ 3.30GHzIntel4,091 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606GAMD1,866 points
02AMD Athlon 200GEAMD1,791 points
03Intel Core i5-3330 @ 3.00GHzThis CPU1,715 points
04Intel Core i5-2500 @ 3.30GHzIntel1,694 points
05AMD FX-8100 Eight-CoreAMD1,170 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606GAMD274.9 Mark/W
02AMD Athlon 200GEAMD117.1 Mark/W
03Intel Core i5-3330 @ 3.00GHzThis CPU53.3 Mark/W
04AMD FX-8100 Eight-CoreAMD43.1 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
64,262.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
1,039.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
3,114.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
27.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
9,563.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
12,982.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
351.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
7,905.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryDesktop
Release year2012
SocketLGA1155
Cores / threads4 / 4
Base clock3.00 GHz
Max turbo3.20 GHz
TDP77 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

L1I4 x 32 KB
L1D4 x 32 KB
L24 x 256 KB
L36 MB