Intel Core i3-390M

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Intel Core i3-390M

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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 i3-390M based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,399 Rank: 1403
Rank Name Score Visual
1399 Core i3 540 4,400
+0%
1400 Xeon X5450 4,400
+0%
1401 Phenom II X6 1035T 4,400
+0%
1402 Core i7-940 4,400
+0%
1403 Intel Core i3-390M 4,399
1404 Core M-5Y10 4,399
+0%
1405 Core i5-650 4,399
+0%
1406 Xeon L5638 4,396
-0.1%
1407 Pentium G645 4,395
-0.1%
1408 A8-6600K 4,394
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Intel Core i3-390M based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,793 Rank: 849
Rank Name Score Visual
845 Core i7 965 4,796
+0.1%
846 Atom C3955 4,795
+0%
847 Xeon E3-1271 v3 4,795
+0%
848 Core i7-4702HQ 4,795
+0%
849 Intel Core i3-390M 4,793
850 FX-8370E 4,793
+0%
851 Pentium Gold G4560 4,792
+-0%
852 Core i3-7350K 4,792
+-0%
853 Xeon E5-2670 4,792
+-0%
854 Core i5-8250U 4,789
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Intel Core i3-390M based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,137 Rank: 1643
Rank Name Score Visual
1639 Core 2 Duo T9400 4,143
+0.1%
1640 Xeon E5506 4,142
+0.1%
1641 Celeron E3500 4,142
+0.1%
1642 A8-3820 4,142
+0.1%
1643 Intel Core i3-390M 4,137
1644 FX-9800P 4,137
+0%
1645 Pentium 2127U 4,133
-0.1%
1646 Core i3-2350M 4,132
-0.1%
1647 Athlon II X4 620 4,131
-0.1%
1648 A4-4000 4,131
-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 i3-390M based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Intel Core i3-390M based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Intel Core i3-390M based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

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Intel Core i3-390M Details

Ranked #1403 of 2060 in overall performance, the Intel Core i3-390M sits in the lower tier of modern CPU benchmarks as of March 2026. While it once served as a mainstream mobile processor, its 2010 release places it well beyond current relevance, making it a relic in today's computing landscape. Despite its age, the chip retains value in legacy systems and embedded applications where power efficiency and basic processing are sufficient.

The Core i3-390M is built on Intel's Westmere microarchitecture, fabricated on a 32 nm process, and features two cores with four threads thanks to Intel's Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT) technology. It runs at a base frequency of 2.67 GHz, with a turbo boost capability up to 2.67 GHz, supported by a 2500 MT/s DMI 1.0 bus. The processor includes 3 MiB of L3 cache, 0.5 MiB of L2 cache, and 0.125 MiB of L1 cache, with 64-bit x86-64 instruction set support and a 35 W TDP. It uses a dual-channel DDR3-1066 memory interface with a maximum capacity of 8 GB and a peak memory bandwidth of 15.88 GiB/s.

Integrated into the chip is Intel's HD Graphics (Ironlake) GPU, which operates at 500 MHz with a burst frequency of 667 MHz and features 12 execution units. It supports up to two displays and provides basic graphics performance suitable for office tasks and low-demand multimedia. The processor supports a wide range of instruction sets, including SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AES-NI, and virtualization technologies such as VT-x and EPT, making it capable of running older virtualized environments.

In terms of performance, the i3-390M scores 4399 overall, with a single-core score of 4137 and a multicore score of 4793. Its multicore performance ranks #849, indicating that while it scales moderately under multi-threaded workloads, its single-core performance lags behind contemporary CPUs, ranking #1643. This disparity suggests that the processor is more effective in tasks that leverage parallelism rather than highly optimized single-threaded applications.

Compared to modern CPUs, the Core i3-390M is outperformed by nearly every processor in the top 50 lists, with even entry-level modern chips like the Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 or Core i3-7350K surpassing it in both single- and multicore performance. However, it competes closely with older mobile processors like the Core i3-2350M and Pentium G645, indicating it holds its own in its original market segment.

In conclusion, the Intel Core i3-390M is best suited for basic computing tasks in older laptops or as a replacement in low-power systems. While it lacks the performance and efficiency of modern processors, its integrated graphics and power efficiency make it a viable option for legacy environments. As of March 2026, it remains a testament to Intel’s mobile architecture from a bygone era, offering modest performance for non-demanding applications.
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Intel Intel Core i3-390M

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Intel Core i3-390M
Family: Core
Series: i3-300
Model Number: i3-390M
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2666.66 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 20x (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
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 SenseMI Flex Memory FMA
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