Core i5-4330M

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i5-4330M

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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 i5-4330M based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,852 Rank: 994
Rank Name Score Visual
990 Core i3-4160 4,861
+0.2%
991 Ryzen 7 3700U 4,860
+0.2%
992 Core i5-6260U 4,854
+0%
993 Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U 4,852
+0%
994 Core i5-4330M 4,852
995 Xeon E3-1225 V2 4,850
+-0%
996 Core i5-3470S 4,850
+-0%
997 Core i3-4150 4,850
+-0%
998 Core i7-2600 4,846
-0.1%
999 Celeron G4930 4,842
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i5-4330M based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,507 Rank: 1214
Rank Name Score Visual
1210 Core i5-3380M 4,509
+0%
1211 Core i5-3360M 4,509
+0%
1212 Core i3-6100TE 4,508
+0%
1213 Phenom II X4 910e 4,508
+0%
1214 Core i5-4330M 4,507
1215 Xeon L5640 4,506
+-0%
1216 Athlon Gold 3150U 4,506
+-0%
1217 Ryzen Embedded V1202B 4,505
+-0%
1218 Pentium B980 4,504
-0.1%
1219 Core i3-6100E 4,503
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i5-4330M based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,082 Rank: 888
Rank Name Score Visual
884 Core i5-2550K 5,094
+0.2%
885 Pentium G3460 5,093
+0.2%
886 Celeron G3930TE 5,086
+0.1%
887 Core i7-4700MQ 5,083
+0%
888 Core i5-4330M 5,082
889 Xeon E5-2680 v4 5,081
+-0%
890 Core i3-7167U 5,081
+-0%
891 Core M3-7Y32 5,080
+-0%
892 EPYC 7H12 5,078
-0.1%
893 Core i7-6700T 5,076
-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 i5-4330M based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,556 Rank: 1140
Rank Name Score Visual
1136 Core i3-7100H 4,556
+0%
1137 Core i3-4130 4,556
+0%
1138 Ryzen 3 3200U 4,556
+0%
1139 Xeon E5462 4,556
+0%
1140 Core i5-4330M 4,556
1141 Athlon PRO 200GE 4,555
+-0%
1142 Pentium G4600T 4,555
+-0%
1143 Pentium G4500 4,555
+-0%
1144 Core i7-6600U 4,555
+-0%
1145 FX-7600P 4,555
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i5-4330M based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,533 Rank: 1141
Rank Name Score Visual
1137 Xeon E5472 4,534
+0%
1138 Core i7-6650U 4,533
+0%
1139 Core i3-7100H 4,533
+0%
1140 Athlon II X4 640 4,533
+0%
1141 Core i5-4330M 4,533
1142 PRO A10-8750B 4,533
+0%
1143 Pentium Gold G5400T 4,532
+-0%
1144 Core i5-4570T 4,532
+-0%
1145 Core i7-4600M 4,532
+-0%
1146 Core i5-3470T 4,532
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i5-4330M based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,556 Rank: 1086
Rank Name Score Visual
1082 Pentium Gold G6405 4,557
+0%
1083 Ryzen Embedded R1606G 4,556
+0%
1084 Core i7-4558U 4,556
+0%
1085 Phenom II X6 1100T 4,556
+0%
1086 Core i5-4330M 4,556
1087 Pentium G4600 4,555
+-0%
1088 Core i5-4200H 4,555
+-0%
1089 Core i5-760 4,555
+-0%
1090 Pentium Gold G5500T 4,554
+-0%
1091 Core i7-5650U 4,554
+-0%

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Core i5-4330M Details

The Intel Core i5-4330M stands as a mobile processor from the Haswell generation, launched in September 2013, and remains notable for its balanced performance and integrated graphics. With a base clock of 2.8 GHz and a turbo frequency of 3.8 GHz, the chip leverages Intel's Hyper-Threading technology to deliver four threads across its two cores, making it a capable mid-tier option for its time. It operates on a 22 nm process node and features 3 MB of L3 cache, contributing to its efficiency and responsiveness in everyday workloads. The processor is built on the FC-PGA946 package and uses the Socket G3, making it compatible with a range of laptops from its era. Its 37 W TDP underscores a focus on energy efficiency, ideal for mobile systems where thermal constraints are a concern.

In terms of integrated graphics, the Core i5-4330M includes the Intel HD 5000 GPU, which supports modern display outputs and delivers decent performance for light gaming and multimedia tasks. This integrated solution reduces the need for a discrete GPU in budget or ultraportable systems. The processor also supports a range of instruction sets, including AVX, SSE, and MMX, enabling it to run a broad spectrum of software, including virtualization technologies like VT-x and VT-d, which enhance virtual machine performance. ECC memory support is not available, limiting its use in high-reliability environments.

Benchmarking reveals that the Core i5-4330M holds a solid position in its category. It achieves a single-core score of 5082, ranking #888 out of 2060, which places it ahead of many modern low-power processors and several older quad-core chips. Its multicore score of 4507 ranks it #1214, slightly behind its immediate competitors like the Core i5-3360M and Core i3-6100TE. The overall score of 4852 places it at #993, indicating it competes well with mid-tier mobile and desktop CPUs from its generation. While it trails behind modern high-end processors such as the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX or Core Ultra 9 285K, its performance is still relevant for basic productivity, light content creation, and general computing.

As of March 2026, the Core i5-4330M is a legacy processor, but it remains a viable option for users with older laptops or those requiring a reliable, low-power solution. Its strengths lie in its single-core performance and integrated graphics, making it suitable for office tasks, web browsing, and media playback. However, its multicore capabilities are limited by its two-core design, which may hinder performance in heavily threaded applications. For users upgrading older systems or maintaining legacy hardware, the Core i5-4330M offers a cost-effective and energy-efficient option, though it is no longer competitive with today's high-performance mobile processors.
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Intel Core i5-4330M

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i5-4330M
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2800 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 28x (locked)
Core Name: Haswell
Socket: Socket G3
Package: FC-PGA946
Target Segment: Mobile
TDP: 37 W

Cache Specifications

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

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3

Physical Specifications

Process: 22 nm
Die Area: 118 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.2 AVX EIST TXT VT-x VT-d
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