Core i5-3330

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i5-3330

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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 i5-3330 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,686 Rank: 1119
Rank Name Score Visual
1115 Core i3-3240 4,689
+0.1%
1116 Core i7 940 4,688
+0%
1117 Core i5-2405S 4,687
+0%
1118 Ryzen 3 3200U 4,687
+0%
1119 Core i5-3330 4,686
1120 Core i5-5350U 4,686
+0%
1121 Celeron G5900 4,685
+-0%
1122 FX-4300 4,684
+-0%
1123 Celeron G3930 4,682
-0.1%
1124 Core i7 930 4,682
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i5-3330 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,588 Rank: 1106
Rank Name Score Visual
1102 Athlon Gold 7220U 4,591
+0.1%
1103 Intel Core i5-6198DU 4,590
+0%
1104 Core i7-6600U 4,589
+0%
1105 Core i3-7100H 4,588
+0%
1106 Core i5-3330 4,588
1107 A10-9700E 4,588
+0%
1108 Celeron N3010 4,587
+-0%
1109 Core i5-6287U 4,586
+-0%
1110 Core i3-4160 4,586
+-0%
1111 FX-8100 4,586
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i5-3330 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,752 Rank: 1114
Rank Name Score Visual
1110 Core i5-4310U 4,754
+0%
1111 Core i7-3632QM 4,753
+0%
1112 Celeron G1850 4,753
+0%
1113 Core i3-4150T 4,753
+0%
1114 Core i5-3330 4,752
1115 Core i3-2125 4,752
+0%
1116 Core i5-3340M 4,752
+0%
1117 Core i7 870 4,749
-0.1%
1118 Xeon E5-2470 v2 4,748
-0.1%
1119 Core i7-2920XM 4,746
-0.1%

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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 i5-3330 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,615 Rank: 930
Rank Name Score Visual
926 Ryzen 3 2300U 4,618
+0.1%
927 Core i7-3632QM 4,618
+0.1%
928 Xeon E3-1235 4,618
+0.1%
929 Core i5-6500TE 4,617
+0%
930 Core i5-3330 4,615
931 Xeon W3565 4,615
+0%
932 Core i7-880 4,615
+0%
933 Core i7-960 4,615
+0%
934 Core i3-1115G4E 4,615
+0%
935 Core i5-2450P 4,614
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i5-3330 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,569 Rank: 994
Rank Name Score Visual
990 Xeon E5630 4,572
+0.1%
991 Core i5-2400 4,570
+0%
992 Xeon W3540 4,570
+0%
993 Core i7-2630QM 4,569
+0%
994 Core i5-3330 4,569
995 Phenom II X4 980 4,569
+0%
996 Ryzen 3 3200U 4,569
+0%
997 Xeon E3-1220 4,569
+0%
998 Core i7-860 4,569
+0%
999 Ryzen 3 3250U 4,569
+0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i5-3330 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,600 Rank: 967
Rank Name Score Visual
963 Xeon E3-1220 4,602
+0%
964 Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U 4,602
+0%
965 Pentium 6805 4,601
+0%
966 Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 4,600
+0%
967 Core i5-3330 4,600
968 Core i3-6100 4,599
+-0%
969 Core i5-2500 4,598
+-0%
970 Core i7-2760QM 4,597
-0.1%
971 Core i5-6267U 4,596
-0.1%
972 Ryzen 3 2300U 4,596
-0.1%

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Core i5-3330 Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Core i5-3330 remains a notable example of early 2010s desktop processor design, representing the Ivy Bridge generation that bridged the gap between Sandy Bridge and subsequent architectures. Launched in September 2012, this processor is now over 13 years old, placing it firmly in the category of legacy hardware. Despite its age, the Core i5-3330 retains relevance for users in low-cost computing environments or those maintaining older systems where modern performance is not a primary concern.

The Core i5-3330 is built on Intel's 22 nm process using the Ivy Bridge microarchitecture, featuring four cores and four threads with no simultaneous multithreading support. It operates at a base frequency of 3.0 GHz, capable of boosting to 3.2 GHz under load, with a 77 W TDP that reflects its efficiency for the era. The CPU supports dual-channel DDR3-1333/1600 memory and features a 5.722 MiB L3 cache, 0.244 MiB of L2 cache, and 0.061 MiB of L1 cache. Connectivity is handled through a PCIe 3.0 interface with up to 40 lanes, and it uses the FCLGA1155 socket, which was standard for mainstream Intel desktops during its time.

Integrated graphics are provided by the Intel HD Graphics 2500, which runs at 650 MHz base frequency and can reach 1.05 GHz in burst mode. This GPU supports up to three displays and offers basic multimedia and light gaming capabilities, though it is not suitable for modern 3D applications. The processor includes support for a range of Intel technologies, including AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, Intel VT-x, and Intel TXT, along with ECC memory support in certain configurations.

In benchmark evaluations, the Core i5-3330 achieves a single-core score of 4752, placing it at #1114 out of 2060 processors, and a multicore score of 4588, ranking #1105. Its overall score of 4686 places it at #1119, indicating it remains competitive with some low-end modern CPUs in single-threaded workloads but falls significantly behind contemporary offerings in multi-threaded performance. Compared to the top performers in the 2026 landscape—such as the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX and Core Ultra 9 285K—the i5-3330 demonstrates the vast evolution in CPU design over the past decade.

Given its age and modest performance, the Core i5-3330 is best suited for basic productivity tasks, light multimedia use, or as a replacement in older systems where upgrading to a modern platform is not feasible. While it lacks the power and efficiency of today’s processors, it remains a reliable workhorse for non-demanding applications.
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Intel Core i5-3330

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i5-3330
Model Number: i5-3330
Cores: 4
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 3000 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 30x (locked)
Core Name: Ivy Bridge
Socket: FCLGA1155
Package: FC-LGA12C
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 77 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.244 MiB
L3 Cache: 5.722 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3 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: 40
PCIe Configuration: up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 & 2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 2500
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1050 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 22 nm
Die Area: 133 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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