Core i5-3340

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i5-3340

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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.
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Intel Core i5-3340

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i5-3340
Model Number: i5-3340
Cores: 4
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 3100 MHz
Socket: FCLGA1155
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 77 W

Cache Specifications

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
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

SSE4.1 SSE4.2 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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