Intel Core i5-3330 | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i5-3330 or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Core i5-3330 has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.20 GHz. Up to 32 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i5-3330 was released in Q3/2012. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X has 16 cores with 32 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.40 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X was released in Q3/2018. |
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Intel Core i5 (331) | Family | AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) |
Intel Core i 3000 (31) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2000 (4) |
3 | Generation | 2 |
Ivy Bridge S | Architecture | Colfax (Zen+) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i5-3330 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-3330 is 3.00 GHz (3.20 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X has 16 CPU cores and 32 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X is at 3.50 GHz (4.40 GHz). |
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Intel Core i5-3330 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X |
4 | Cores | 16 |
4 | Threads | 32 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.00 GHz | Frequency | 3.50 GHz |
3.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.40 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.50 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Intel Core i5-3330 or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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Intel HD Graphics 2500 | GPU | no iGPU |
0.65 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
1.05 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
7 | GPU Generation | -- |
22 nm | Technology | |
3 | Max. displays | |
6 | Compute units | -- |
48 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
11.0 | DirectX Version | -- |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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Intel HD Graphics 2500 | GPU | no iGPU |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | No |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i5-3330 can use up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 25.6 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X supports up to GB of memory in 4 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 93.8 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i5-3330 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X |
DDR3-1600 | Memory | DDR4-2933 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
25.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 93.8 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 8.00 MB |
6.00 MB | L3 Cache | 32.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 64 |
15.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 63.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i5-3330 is 77 W, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X has a TDP of 180 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core i5-3330 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X |
77 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 180 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i5-3330 is manufactured in 22 nm and has 6.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X is manufactured in 12 nm and has a 40.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i5-3330 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X |
22 nm | Technology | 12 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
LGA 1155 | Socket | TR4 (SP3r2) |
VT-x, VT-x EPT | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q3/2012 | Release date | Q3/2018 |
184 $ | Release price | 899 $ |
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Intel Core i5-3330
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core i5-3330
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i5-3330
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core i5-3330
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i5-3330
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i5-3330
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i5-3330
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core i5-3330
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i5-3330
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core i5-3330
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i5-3330
Intel HD Graphics 2500 @ 1.05 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
@ 0.00 GHz |
Intel Core i5-3330
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i5-3330
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i5-3330
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core i5-3330
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core i5-3330
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i5-3330 | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X |
Unknown | Unknown |