Core i5-3340 Benchmarks & Performance Report

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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 i5-3340 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,705 Rank: 1099

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1095	Core i7-2820QM	4,709	+0.1%
1096	Core i5-5300U	4,708	+0.1%
1097	Xeon D-1559	4,707	+0%
1098	Core i7-3940XM	4,705	+0%
1099	Core i5-3340	4,705
1100	Xeon X5660	4,704	+-0%
1101	Pentium G3450	4,704	+-0%
1102	Core m3-8100Y	4,703	+-0%
1103	Core i7-6500U	4,702	-0.1%
1104	Core i3-4160T	4,701	-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i5-3340 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,581 Rank: 1115

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1111	FX-8100	4,586	+0.1%
1112	Xeon Bronze 3106	4,584	+0.1%
1113	Core i3-8109U	4,582	+0%
1114	Core i7-6560U	4,582	+0%
1115	Core i5-3340	4,581
1116	Core i7-7660U	4,580	+-0%
1117	Core i5-7267U	4,580	+-0%
1118	Pentium 6805	4,580	+-0%
1119	Pentium G4520	4,578	-0.1%
1120	Core i7-7600U	4,578	-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i5-3340 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,788 Rank: 1076

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1072	Core i7 965	4,796	+0.2%
1073	Core i7-5600U	4,794	+0.1%
1074	Ryzen Embedded V1202B	4,790	+0%
1075	Xeon X5667	4,789	+0%
1076	Core i5-3340	4,788
1077	Core i3-6100E	4,786	+-0%
1078	Celeron G3920	4,786	+-0%
1079	Xeon E3-1505L v5	4,782	-0.1%
1080	Xeon E3-1240 V2	4,780	-0.2%
1081	Core i5-2405S	4,780	-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 i5-3340 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,619 Rank: 924

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
920	Xeon E3-1505L v5	4,620	+0%
921	Core i7-965	4,620	+0%
922	Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U	4,620	+0%
923	Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U	4,619	+0%
924	Core i5-3340	4,619
925	Xeon W5590	4,619	+0%
926	Ryzen 3 2300U	4,618	+-0%
927	Core i7-3632QM	4,618	+-0%
928	Xeon E3-1235	4,618	+-0%
929	Core i5-6500TE	4,617	+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i5-3340 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,575 Rank: 977

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
973	Pentium Gold G6400	4,577	+0%
974	Xeon E5-1603 v4	4,576	+0%
975	Xeon Bronze 3204	4,575	+0%
976	Core i5-6500T	4,575	+0%
977	Core i5-3340	4,575
978	Pentium Gold G7400T	4,575	+0%
979	Core i3-1005G1	4,574	+-0%
980	Core i7-2675QM	4,574	+-0%
981	Core i5-7400T	4,574	+-0%
982	Xeon X5550	4,574	+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i5-3340 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,603 Rank: 956

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
952	Core i5-3475S	4,605	+0%
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
957	Core i5-3330S	4,603	+0%
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%

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Core i5-3340 Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Core i5-3340 remains a relic of the early 2010s, representing a generation of processors that once powered mainstream desktops but now stands well behind modern performance benchmarks. Built on a 22 nm process using Intel's 2nd-generation Sandy Bridge architecture, the i5-3340 is a quad-core CPU with hyper-threading, delivering four cores and four threads. While it was competitive in its time, its performance now places it in the lower tier of modern CPUs, particularly when compared to the top performers in today's market.

The processor operates at a base frequency of 3.1 GHz with a turbo boost up to 3.3 GHz, and it supports DDR3-1333/1600 memory across two channels, achieving a maximum memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. It features a 65 W integrated graphics unit, the HD Graphics 2500, which supports up to three displays and runs at a base frequency of 650 MHz, with a burst frequency of 1.05 GHz. Despite the integrated graphics, the i5-3340 lacks ECC memory support and is designed for standard desktop use, not enterprise or server environments.

In terms of real-world performance, the Core i5-3340 scores 4705 in the overall Passmark benchmark, placing it at #1098 of 2060 processors. Its single-core performance is rated at 4788, ranking #1076, while its multicore score of 4581 places it at #1115. This indicates that while it still holds a modest lead in single-threaded tasks, its multicore capabilities are significantly outpaced by modern CPUs. The processor ranks just behind some of the more recent Intel offerings like the Core i5-5300U and Core i7-2820QM, and it falls short of even mainstream modern CPUs such as the Pentium G4520 and Core i5-7267U.

The i5-3340 supports a wide range of Intel technologies, including AVX2, AES-NI, and Intel vPro, which enhances security and virtualization capabilities. It also includes Hyper-Threading, allowing it to handle more threads simultaneously, and supports Intel's Turbo Boost, EIST, and VT-x for dynamic performance and power efficiency. However, these features, while advanced for their time, are now standard in newer architectures.

In conclusion, the Core i5-3340 is best suited for light office work, basic multimedia tasks, or legacy systems where performance demands are minimal. While it remains a functional CPU for entry-level use, it is no longer competitive in performance-critical applications or modern workloads. Its age, measured by its 2012 release date, underscores its obsolescence in today's computing landscape, where even mid-range CPUs far surpass its capabilities.