Core i5-3330S

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i5-3330S

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

4,760 Rank: 1056
Rank Name Score Visual
1052 Core i5-3350P 4,762
+0%
1053 Core i7-3635QM 4,761
+0%
1054 Core i5-4258U 4,761
+0%
1055 Pentium G4560T 4,760
+0%
1056 Core i5-3330S 4,760
1057 Core i5-8210Y 4,758
+-0%
1058 Core i5-2560M 4,757
-0.1%
1059 Xeon E5-2680 v2 4,757
-0.1%
1060 Celeron G3920 4,756
-0.1%
1061 Core i7-2600S 4,756
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

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

4,610 Rank: 1077
Rank Name Score Visual
1073 FX-8320E 4,612
+0%
1074 Core 2 Duo T7250 4,611
+0%
1075 Xeon E3-1260L 4,611
+0%
1076 Core i3-2312M 4,610
+0%
1077 Core i5-3330S 4,610
1078 Core i7-920 4,609
+-0%
1079 Core i5-7440HQ 4,608
+-0%
1080 Core i7-4870HQ 4,607
-0.1%
1081 Core i7-4600M 4,606
-0.1%
1082 Core i7-5550U 4,605
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

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

4,860 Rank: 1034
Rank Name Score Visual
1030 A10-7890K 4,864
+0.1%
1031 Core i3-4330T 4,864
+0.1%
1032 Celeron G3930T 4,863
+0.1%
1033 Core i7-6500U 4,860
+0%
1034 Core i5-3330S 4,860
1035 Core i7-3520M 4,858
+-0%
1036 Core i7 975 4,856
-0.1%
1037 Core i3-6100TE 4,850
-0.2%
1038 Celeron G3930 4,850
-0.2%
1039 Core i5-2450P 4,849
-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 i5-3330S based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,607 Rank: 950
Rank Name Score Visual
946 Core i7-2600S 4,608
+0%
947 Core i7-875K 4,608
+0%
948 Pentium Silver N6005 4,608
+0%
949 Xeon D-1518 4,607
+0%
950 Core i5-3330S 4,607
951 Xeon W3550 4,607
+0%
952 Xeon X5560 4,607
+0%
953 Core i5-2500K 4,606
+-0%
954 Core i7-950 4,606
+-0%
955 Core i7-2820QM 4,605
+-0%

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Data Processing

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

4,560 Rank: 1023
Rank Name Score Visual
1019 Core i5-2310 4,561
+0%
1020 Core i7-920 4,561
+0%
1021 Xeon Bronze 3104 4,560
+0%
1022 Pentium Gold G5400 4,560
+0%
1023 Core i5-3330S 4,560
1024 Athlon X4 845 4,560
+0%
1025 Pentium 6805 4,560
+0%
1026 Core i3-6100 4,559
+-0%
1027 Phenom II X4 B65 4,559
+-0%
1028 Core i7-7567U 4,558
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

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

4,603 Rank: 957
Rank Name Score Visual
953 Core i3-8121U 4,604
+0%
954 Xeon E5645 4,604
+0%
955 Atom C3858 4,603
+0%
956 Core i5-3340 4,603
+0%
957 Core i5-3330S 4,603
958 Core i7-2920XM 4,603
+0%
959 Core i7-975 4,603
+0%
960 Core i7-2820QM 4,602
+-0%
961 Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U 4,602
+-0%
962 Ryzen 3 3300U 4,602
+-0%

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Core i5-3330S Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Core i5-3330S remains a relic from the early days of the Ivy Bridge era, having been released in September 2012. While its 22 nm manufacturing process was advanced at the time, today it represents a significant step back in performance and efficiency compared to modern processors. With a base clock of 2.7 GHz and a turbo frequency of 3.2 GHz, the four-core, four-thread design is now outdated, particularly in a landscape dominated by multi-threaded workloads and AI acceleration. The processor's 65 W TDP reflects its power efficiency for its time, but modern CPUs achieve far higher performance per watt, making the i5-3330S less suitable for demanding applications or energy-conscious builds.

The Core i5-3330S is built on Intel's Ivy Bridge microarchitecture, featuring a dual-channel DDR3 memory controller supporting up to 32 GB of RAM at speeds of 1333/1600 MHz. It includes 6 MB of L3 cache, which, while adequate for its era, pales in comparison to today's multi-gigabyte cache hierarchies. The integrated Intel HD 2500 graphics, clocked at 650 MHz with a burst frequency of 1050 MHz, provides basic display output for three monitors but is incapable of handling modern gaming or video editing tasks. The processor supports PCIe 3.0 and a range of instruction sets, including AVX, AES, and virtualization technologies such as VT-x and VT-d, which were notable features at launch.

In benchmark testing, the i5-3330S achieves an Overall Score of 4760, placing it at #1055 out of 2060 processors, with a Singlecore Score of 4860 (#1033) and a Multicore Score of 4610 (#1076). These results highlight a processor that performs well in single-threaded tasks but struggles in multi-threaded environments, where its limited core count and aging architecture are significant constraints. It outperforms some older desktop and mobile CPUs like the Core i7-920 and Core i7-4870HQ but falls behind nearly every modern processor, including the top-tier Ryzen Threadripper and Core Ultra series. Its performance in Passmark tests further underscores its limitations, with scores ranging from 4558 to 4607 across various compute categories.

Despite its age, the i5-3330S may still serve niche use cases such as basic office computing, light media playback, or embedded systems where power efficiency and cost are priorities. Its integrated graphics and support for ECC memory make it a viable option for certain enterprise environments, though it is no longer competitive in gaming, content creation, or high-performance computing. For users seeking modern performance, the i5-3330S serves as a reminder of how far CPU technology has advanced in just over a decade.
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Intel Core i5-3330S

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i5-3330S
Model Number: i5-3330S
Cores: 4
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2700 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 27x (locked)
Core Name: Ivy Bridge
Socket: FCLGA1155
Package: FC-LGA12C
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 65 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: 16
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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