Atom 330

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Atom 330

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.


Overall Score

Overall score for Atom 330 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

3,625 Rank: 2051
Rank Name Score Visual
2047 Atom N280 3,662
+1%
2048 Atom N2600 3,657
+0.9%
2049 Atom N270 3,642
+0.5%
2050 Atom Z530 3,631
+0.2%
2051 Atom 330 3,625
2052 Celeron N2805 3,621
-0.1%
2053 Atom Z670 3,600
-0.7%
2054 Atom N2800 3,598
-0.7%
2055 Atom 230 3,585
-1.1%
2056 Atom Z520 3,582
-1.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Atom 330 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,220 Rank: 1985
Rank Name Score Visual
1981 Sempron 3500+ 4,222
+0%
1982 V120 4,221
+0%
1983 E-300 4,221
+0%
1984 Phenom X4 9600 4,221
+0%
1985 Atom 330 4,220
1986 Celeron G1610 4,220
+0%
1987 V140 4,220
+0%
1988 C-70 4,220
+0%
1989 C-60 4,218
+-0%
1990 Xeon E5405 4,217
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Atom 330 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

3,229 Rank: 2051
Rank Name Score Visual
2047 Atom N2600 3,281
+1.6%
2048 Atom N270 3,266
+1.1%
2049 Celeron N2910 3,250
+0.7%
2050 Atom Z530 3,247
+0.6%
2051 Atom 330 3,229
2052 Atom Z670 3,200
-0.9%
2053 Celeron N2805 3,198
-1%
2054 Atom 230 3,183
-1.4%
2055 Atom Z520 3,173
-1.7%
2056 Atom N2800 3,153
-2.4%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.


Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Atom 330 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,459 Rank: 1744
Rank Name Score Visual
1740 Celeron N2810 4,460
+0%
1741 Atom D2550 4,460
+0%
1742 E1-1500 4,460
+0%
1743 Celeron 807UE 4,459
+0%
1744 Atom 330 4,459
1745 V120 4,459
+0%
1746 E-300 4,459
+0%
1747 Pentium 4 3.80GHz 4,458
+-0%
1748 Athlon 64 4000+ 4,458
+-0%
1749 Athlon 64 3500+ 4,458
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Atom 330 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,430 Rank: 1732
Rank Name Score Visual
1728 E-350 4,431
+0%
1729 E1-2500 4,431
+0%
1730 Celeron N2810 4,431
+0%
1731 Celeron 847 4,430
+0%
1732 Atom 330 4,430
1733 Atom N570 4,430
+0%
1734 Atom N2600 4,430
+0%
1735 Celeron N2805 4,430
+0%
1736 Sempron 2650 4,430
+0%
1737 Sempron LE-1300 4,429
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Atom 330 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,439 Rank: 1740
Rank Name Score Visual
1736 E-450 4,440
+0%
1737 E-350 4,440
+0%
1738 Atom N570 4,440
+0%
1739 Celeron 450 4,440
+0%
1740 Atom 330 4,439
1741 V140 4,439
+0%
1742 E1-2100 4,439
+0%
1743 A4-1250 4,439
+0%
1744 Atom N550 4,439
+0%
1745 V120 4,438
+-0%

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Atom 330 Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Atom 330 remains one of the lowest-ranking processors in modern benchmark evaluations, a reflection of its age and design limitations. Launched in June 2008, the Atom 330 is a product of the Bonnell microarchitecture, built on a 45 nm process, and represents an early generation of low-power mobile computing. Despite its age, the processor still serves as a reference point for understanding the evolution of efficiency and performance in the x86 ecosystem.

The Atom 330 features two cores with Hyper-Threading, effectively providing four threads, and operates at a base frequency of 1.6 GHz, with a TDP of just 8 W. This makes it exceptionally power-efficient for its time, though its performance is now severely outpaced by modern CPUs. It supports 64-bit computing, includes a 1 MiB L2 cache, and can handle up to 8 GB of DDR2 memory at 533 MHz. The processor is packaged in a BGA-437 (FCBGA-437) form factor and is designed for mobile and nettop platforms, such as the Nettop 2008.

On the benchmark front, the Atom 330’s overall score stands at 3,625, placing it at #2051 out of 2060 processors. Its single-core score of 3,229 ranks it #2051, and its multicore score of 4,220 lands it at #1985. These results place the Atom 330 behind nearly every modern CPU in the market, including contemporary low-power chips like the Celeron N2805 and Atom Z670, both of which outperform it in all categories. Even older dual-core processors like the Pentium E5400 and Core 2 Duo T7200 outperform the Atom 330 in multicore workloads.

Despite its poor rankings, the Atom 330 holds historical significance as a pioneer in low-power mobile computing. It includes support for a range of x86-64 instructions, including SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, and AES-NI, and integrates Intel’s Enhanced SpeedStep Technology (EIST) for dynamic frequency scaling. However, it lacks support for SSE4.1 and SSE4.2, which limits its compatibility with modern software. The processor also supports virtualization via VT-x and VT-d, making it suitable for basic virtualization tasks in legacy systems.

The Atom 330’s most notable feature is its extremely low TDP, making it ideal for fanless embedded systems, industrial control panels, or ultra-compact devices where power consumption and heat dissipation are critical. While it cannot compete with today’s high-performance processors—such as the top-ranked Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX or Core Ultra 9 285K—it remains a viable option for basic computing tasks in low-power environments. Its performance, though modest by modern standards, reflects the design priorities of its era: minimal power usage, long battery life, and cost-effective integration.

In conclusion, the Intel Atom 330 is a relic of early 21st-century mobile computing. While it holds no competitive edge in today’s market, it serves as a testament to Intel’s early efforts in energy-efficient processing. Its low power draw and compact design make it suitable only for niche applications, such as embedded systems or legacy devices, where performance is secondary to efficiency and reliability.
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Intel Atom 330

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Atom 330
Family: Atom
Series: 200
Model Number: 330
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 1599.99 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 12x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Bonnell
Core Name: Diamondville
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 112
Socket: BGA-437
Package: FCBGA-437
Chipset: Calistoga
Target Segment: Mobile
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 8 W
Release Price: $43.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 111.616 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 64 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 48.0256 KiB (6-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 1 MiB (8-way set associative)

Memory Specifications

Maximum Memory: 8 GB

Physical Specifications

Process: 45 nm
Die Area: 51.928 mm²
Transistor Count: 0.09 billion
Manufacturer: Intel
Technology: CMOS
Word Size: 64-bit
ISA: x86-64 (x86)

CPU Features

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX2 AES x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory FMA

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