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Intel Core i5-4330M @ 2.80GHz

Explore Intel Core i5-4330M @ 2.80GHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for laptop performance, efficiency and upgrade research.

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

Entry-level / aging

Intel Core i5-4330M @ 2.80GHz is a Laptop processor with 2 cores and 4 threads. It runs at 2.8 GHz and boosts up to 3.5 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 3209 and a single-thread rating of 1880. Its stated TDP is 37 W.

CPU Mark3,209
59 samples
Single Thread1,880
Overall rank#3,139
of 6,054
Reference price$274.99

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Entry-level / aging
4.3Entry-level / aging

Intel Core i5-4330M @ 2.80GHz is a Laptop processor with 2 cores and 4 threads. It runs at 2.8 GHz and boosts up to 3.5 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 3209 and a single-thread rating of 1880. Its stated TDP is 37 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Core i5-4330M @ 2.80GHz is a Laptop released in 2013. Recorded specifications include 2 cores and 4 threads, up to 3.50 GHz turbo, a 37 W reference TDP, a 3,209 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 3,209 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 1,880 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

No confirmed socket is recorded for this processor. Verify the exact device or motherboard with the manufacturer before planning an upgrade.

Memory and power

The 37 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 i5-4330M @ 2.80GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 2 cores and 4 threads, up to 3.50 GHz turbo, a 37 W reference TDP, a 3,209 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Core i5-4330M @ 2.80GHz 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 i5-4330M @ 2.80GHz?

A confirmed socket is not recorded here. Use the device model or manufacturer specifications to identify compatible hardware.

How much power does the Intel Core i5-4330M @ 2.80GHz use?

The recorded reference TDP is 37 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.

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Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

03Intel Core i5-4330M @ 2.80GHzThis CPU3,209 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

02Intel Core i5-4330M @ 2.80GHzThis CPU1,880 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

03Intel Core i5-4330M @ 2.80GHzThis CPU86.7 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
47,305.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
879.60
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
2,772.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
14.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
5,824.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
11,486.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
238.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
6,380.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryLaptop
Release year2013
Socket—
Cores / threads2 / 4
Base clock2.80 GHz
Max turbo3.50 GHz
TDP37 W
Integrated graphics22nm, 3MB Cache, Intel HD Graphics 4600

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity32 GB

Cache hierarchy

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