Intel Core i3-330M

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Intel Core i3-330M

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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 Intel Core i3-330M based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,104 Rank: 1795
Rank Name Score Visual
1791 A6-3620 4,109
+0.1%
1792 Core 2 Duo P8400 4,109
+0.1%
1793 Pentium J4205 4,107
+0.1%
1794 A4-3310MX 4,107
+0.1%
1795 Intel Core i3-330M 4,104
1796 Pentium T4200 4,104
+0%
1797 A6-3430MX 4,104
+0%
1798 A4-9120 4,101
-0.1%
1799 Celeron 2957U 4,100
-0.1%
1800 A10-5745M 4,098
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Intel Core i3-330M based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,342 Rank: 1611
Rank Name Score Visual
1607 Celeron G1840T 4,343
+0%
1608 Core i3-530 4,343
+0%
1609 A8-5557M 4,343
+0%
1610 Intel Pentium J3710 4,342
+0%
1611 Intel Core i3-330M 4,342
1612 Athlon 7850 4,342
+0%
1613 A8-7100 4,342
+0%
1614 A6-3430MX 4,342
+0%
1615 Phenom II X2 555 4,341
+-0%
1616 Pentium G2030 4,340
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Intel Core i3-330M based on single-threaded benchmark results.

3,946 Rank: 1800
Rank Name Score Visual
1796 FX-7500 3,948
+0.1%
1797 Celeron 3855U 3,947
+0%
1798 Celeron 3205U 3,947
+0%
1799 Athlon 64 X2 5400+ 3,947
+0%
1800 Intel Core i3-330M 3,946
1801 Celeron 900 3,946
+0%
1802 Athlon 64 X2 5600+ 3,946
+0%
1803 A6-3430MX 3,945
+-0%
1804 Celeron G460 3,944
-0.1%
1805 A4-4300M 3,943
-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 Intel Core i3-330M based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Intel Core i3-330M based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Intel Core i3-330M based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

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Intel Core i3-330M Details

Ranked #1795 of 2060 in overall performance, the Intel Core i3-330M delivers a modest 4104 overall score, placing it among the lower tier of processors in today's benchmark landscape. Its single-core performance of 3946 ranks slightly lower at #1800, while its multicore score of 4342 lands at #1610, indicating a relative strength in parallel processing compared to single-threaded tasks. This suggests the processor is better suited for lightly threaded workloads than heavily concurrent ones, a trait consistent with its age and design. As of March 2026, the i3-330M is a relic from the early 2010s, with its 32 nm process and Westmere microarchitecture now obsolete in mainstream computing. Despite its age, the chip still holds relevance in niche scenarios such as low-power embedded systems or legacy device maintenance.

The processor is built on Intel's Westmere microarchitecture, a refinement of the Nehalem design, and is part of the Arrandale family, a mobile-focused variant combining CPU and GPU on a single die. It features two physical cores with four threads enabled via Intel's Hyper-Threading technology, allowing it to handle basic multitasking efficiently. Clock speeds reach a base frequency of 2.13 GHz with a boost up to 2.5 GHz, though the latter is limited by the 65 W TDP, which is relatively high for a mobile chip of this era. The die area of 81 mm² and 382 million transistors reflect the mature 32 nm process used at the time.

Memory support includes DDR3-1066 and DDR3-1333 with a maximum capacity of 8 GB across two channels, delivering a peak bandwidth of 15.88 GB/s. This is significantly below modern standards, which now routinely exceed 50 GB/s. The integrated Intel HD Graphics (Ironlake) GPU operates at a base frequency of 500 MHz and can boost to 667 MHz, offering basic 2D and 3D capabilities suitable for office applications and light multimedia playback. It supports up to two displays and includes 12 execution units, a feature that was considered adequate for its time.

Key technologies include AES-NI encryption, AVX, and VT-x virtualization, providing a level of modernity for its era. The processor also supports Intel's Enhanced SpeedStep and Extended Page Tables, improving power efficiency and virtualization performance. However, it lacks support for ECC memory, which limits its use in server environments. While the i3-330M outperforms several low-end modern processors like the Celeron G460 or A4-4300M, it is vastly outpaced by contemporary CPUs such as the Ryzen 9 9950X3D or Core Ultra 9 285K.

In conclusion, the Intel Core i3-330M is best suited for basic computing tasks such as web browsing, document editing, and media playback on older laptops or in embedded systems. Its dual-core design with Hyper-Threading offers a balance of performance and power efficiency, though its 32 nm process and outdated architecture make it impractical for modern workloads. As of 2026, it serves more as a historical reference point than a viable choice for new systems.
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Intel Intel Core i3-330M

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Intel Core i3-330M
Family: Core
Series: i3-300
Model Number: i3-330M
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2133.33 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 16x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Westmere
Core Name: Arrandale
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 37
Package: rPGA-988A and BGA-1288
Chipset: Ibex
Target Segment: Mobile
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 35 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 128 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 64 KiB (4-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 64 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 0.5 MiB (8-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 3 MiB (12-way set associative)

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3-1066 and DDR3-1333
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 8 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 15.88 GB/s
ECC Support: No

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 667 MHz
Execution Units: 12

Physical Specifications

Process: 32 nm
Die Area: 81 mm²
Transistor Count: 0.38 billion
Manufacturer: Intel
Technology: CMOS
Word Size: 64-bit
ISA: x86-64 (x86)

CPU Features

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX HT EIST VT-x EPT SSE4a SHA AMD-Vi AMD-V TSME SenseMI Flex Memory SME SEV FMA
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