Core i5-3320M

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i5-3320M

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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 Core i5-3320M based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,570 Rank: 1218
Rank Name Score Visual
1214 Phenom II X6 1100T 4,576
+0.1%
1215 Athlon II X4 651 4,573
+0.1%
1216 Xeon E3-1235 4,572
+0%
1217 Xeon W3580 4,571
+0%
1218 Core i5-3320M 4,570
1219 Ryzen 3 3250U 4,568
+-0%
1220 Core i5 M 450 4,567
-0.1%
1221 Core i5-3335S 4,565
-0.1%
1222 Athlon X4 950 4,565
-0.1%
1223 Core M-5Y70 4,564
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i5-3320M based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,394 Rank: 1472
Rank Name Score Visual
1468 A8-3820 4,396
+0%
1469 Core i3-3120M 4,395
+0%
1470 Core i5-661 4,395
+0%
1471 Core i7-5500U 4,394
+0%
1472 Core i5-3320M 4,394
1473 Phenom II X3 710 4,394
+0%
1474 Core i5-4210M 4,392
+-0%
1475 Core i3-2120 4,392
+-0%
1476 Pentium G850 4,392
+-0%
1477 A8-3800 4,391
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i5-3320M based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,688 Rank: 1155
Rank Name Score Visual
1151 Pentium G3258 4,694
+0.1%
1152 FX-4130 4,692
+0.1%
1153 Core i5-2400S 4,689
+0%
1154 Core i7-3940XM 4,688
+0%
1155 Core i5-3320M 4,688
1156 Xeon E5-2630L v4 4,685
-0.1%
1157 Core i7 940 4,685
-0.1%
1158 Athlon Gold 3150U 4,684
-0.1%
1159 Xeon D-1539 4,681
-0.1%
1160 Athlon PRO 3045B 4,677
-0.2%

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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 Core i5-3320M based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,537 Rank: 1244
Rank Name Score Visual
1240 Core i5-3340M 4,538
+0%
1241 Xeon E5507 4,538
+0%
1242 Core m3-8100Y 4,538
+0%
1243 Pentium Silver N5000 4,537
+0%
1244 Core i5-3320M 4,537
1245 A10-9600P 4,537
+0%
1246 A8-7200P 4,537
+0%
1247 Xeon E5405 4,537
+0%
1248 Core i5-4350U 4,537
+0%
1249 Core i3-3240T 4,537
+0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i5-3320M based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,518 Rank: 1222
Rank Name Score Visual
1218 Core i5-2390T 4,519
+0%
1219 Core i3-6167U 4,518
+0%
1220 Core i3-3210 4,518
+0%
1221 Core i3-4130T 4,518
+0%
1222 Core i5-3320M 4,518
1223 A8-5500 4,518
+0%
1224 A8-5500B 4,518
+0%
1225 FX-8800P 4,518
+0%
1226 Athlon Silver 7120U 4,518
+0%
1227 Pentium J4205 4,517
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i5-3320M based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,538 Rank: 1172
Rank Name Score Visual
1168 Core M3-7Y30 4,538
+0%
1169 Core i5-7Y57 4,538
+0%
1170 A10-6800K 4,538
+0%
1171 Core i5-3340M 4,538
+0%
1172 Core i5-3320M 4,538
1173 A8-7500 4,538
+0%
1174 Phenom II X6 1045T 4,538
+0%
1175 Ryzen 3 3200U 4,537
+-0%
1176 A8-7670K 4,537
+-0%
1177 Core i5-3230M 4,537
+-0%

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Core i5-3320M Details

Ranking #1218 of 2060 in overall performance, the Intel Core i5-3320M presents a modest entry in the broader CPU landscape as of early 2026. Though once a capable mobile processor, its age—launched in 2012—places it well behind modern offerings, with no competitive relevance in today’s high-performance computing environment. Still, it remains a notable example of Intel’s Ivy Bridge architecture, offering a glimpse into the evolution of mobile computing from a decade ago. Its performance, while outdated by contemporary standards, reveals a balanced design for its time, particularly in single-threaded workloads. At a glance, the Core i5-3320M may appear underwhelming, but its benchmark scores reveal a processor that was competitive in its era and retains a degree of utility in legacy systems.

The Core i5-3320M is built on Intel’s 22 nm Ivy Bridge microarchitecture and features a dual-core design with Hyper-Threading, allowing it to process four threads simultaneously. With a base clock of 2.6 GHz and a turbo frequency of 3.3 GHz, the processor delivers a respectable single-threaded performance, as evidenced by its single-core score of 4688, placing it at #1154 in the single-core ranking. The chip includes 3 MB of L3 cache, 61 KiB of L1 cache, and 244 KiB of L2 cache, supporting efficient data access for its time. It operates at a TDP of 35 W, making it energy-efficient for mobile use, and is packaged in the FCBGA1023 socket, typical for laptops of that generation. It supports DDR3 memory at speeds up to 1600 MHz in a dual-channel configuration, with a maximum capacity of 32 GB.

Integrated graphics play a significant role in the Core i5-3320M’s appeal, particularly for users seeking a capable yet power-efficient solution. The Intel HD 4000 GPU operates at a base frequency of 650 MHz and can boost to 1.2 GHz, supporting up to three displays and offering decent graphics performance for light gaming and multimedia tasks. While far from modern standards, the HD 4000 was one of the first Intel GPUs to support DirectX 11, enabling smoother visuals and better performance in older games. The GPU’s capabilities were well-suited for the mobile market in 2012, providing a solid balance between performance and power efficiency.

The processor supports a wide range of modern features, including AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, and Intel VT-x for virtualization, making it capable of handling demanding workloads such as encryption, virtual machines, and media encoding. It also includes Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) for dynamic frequency scaling and Intel vPro for enterprise management. Despite its age, the Core i5-3320M’s feature set reflects Intel’s efforts to bring advanced capabilities to mobile platforms. However, the locked multiplier limits its overclocking potential, a common trait in mobile processors of the time.

In terms of benchmark performance, the Core i5-3320M achieves an overall score of 4570, with a multicore score of 4394 and a single-core score of 4688. This indicates that while its single-threaded performance remains relatively strong—especially when compared to many modern low-power processors—its multicore performance is notably weaker, placing it behind several contemporary and older CPUs. This imbalance suggests that the processor is best suited for applications that benefit from high clock speeds rather than heavy parallel processing. While it may still function in older laptops or low-demand environments, it is no longer competitive in modern computing scenarios.

As of early 2026, the Core i5-3320M is best suited for legacy systems, light office tasks, or as a replacement in aging laptops where a low-power, integrated solution is required. It is not recommended for modern gaming, content creation, or high-performance computing. Its historical significance lies in its role as a bridge between the older Sandy Bridge architecture and the more advanced processors that followed, showcasing Intel’s transition to 22 nm manufacturing and enhanced integrated graphics. While it has been surpassed by orders of magnitude in performance, the Core i5-3320M remains a testament to the rapid pace of innovation in the CPU market.
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Intel Core i5-3320M

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i5-3320M
Model Number: i5-3320M
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2600 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 26x (locked)
Core Name: Ivy Bridge
Socket: FCBGA1023, FCPGA988
Package: FC-PGA12F
Target Segment: Mobile
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 35 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.244 MiB
L3 Cache: 2.861 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 25.6 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 3.0
PCIe Lanes: 1
PCIe Configuration: 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 4000
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1200 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 22 nm
Die Area: 118 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 AES x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory FMA
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