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Intel Core i3-2330M Benchmark, Test and specs

Last updated: 2023-04-19

The Intel Core i3-2330M is a 2 core processor. It can handle 4 threads simultaneously and was introduced in Q2/2011. The Intel Core i3-2330M is based on the 2. generation of the Intel Core i3 series and requires a mainboard with the socket BGA 1023. The Intel Core i3-2330M scores 435 points with one CPU core in the Geekbench 5 benchmark. When using all CPU cores, the result is 958 points.

At a glance
Name:	Intel Core i3-2330M
Family:	Intel Core i3 (205)
CPU group:	Intel Core i 2000M (46)
Architecture:	Sandy Bridge H
Technology:	32 nm
Segment:	Mobile
Generation:	2
Predecessor:	--
Successor:	--

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The 2 CPU cores of the Intel Core i3-2330M clock with 2.20 GHz. The number of CPU cores and the clock frequency of the processor are largely responsible for the overall performance.

CPU Cores / Threads:	2 / 4
Core architecture:	normal
Cores:	2x

Hyperthreading / SMT:	Yes
Overclocking:	No
Frequency:	2.20 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core):	--
Turbo Frequency (2 Cores):	--

NPU AI performance

The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.

AI hardware:	--
AI specifications:	--
NPU + CPU + iGPU:	--

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

With the Intel HD Graphics 3000, the Intel Core i3-2330M has an build in graphic solution. It has 12 SM processors, which have a total of 96 texture shaders. The iGPU not only enables games, but also significantly accelerates video playback.

GPU name:	Intel HD Graphics 3000
GPU frequency:	0.65 GHz
GPU (Turbo):	1.10 GHz
Compute units:	12
Shader:	96
Hardware Raytracing:	No
Release date:	Q1/2011

Max. displays:	2
Generation:	6
Direct X:	10.1
Technology:	32 nm
Max. GPU Memory:	2 GB
Frame Generation:	No

Hardware codec support

Processors that have an integrated graphics can play videos faster and more efficiently. This can have a positive effect on the battery life of notebooks, for example.

h265 / HEVC (8 bit):	No
h265 / HEVC (10 bit):	No
h264:	Decode / Encode
VP8:	No
VP9:	No

AV1:	No
AVC:	Decode / Encode
VC-1:	Decode
JPEG:	No

Memory type:	Memory bandwidth:
Memory & PCIe The Intel Core i3-2330M supports up to 16 GB memory in up to 2 (Dual Channel) memory channels. This results in a maximum memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s.

DDR3-1333	21.3 GB/s
Max. Memory:	16 GB
Memory channels:	2 (Dual Channel)
ECC:	No
PCIe:	2.0 x 16
PCIe Bandwidth:	8.0 GB/s

Thermal Management With the TDP, the processor manufacturer specifies the cooling solution required for the processor. The Intel Core i3-2330M has a TDP of 35 W.

TDP (PL1 / PBP):	35 W
TDP (PL2):	--
TDP up:	--
TDP down:	--
Tjunction max.:	100 °C

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-2330M has a 3.00 MB large cache. The processor is manufactured in 32 nm. Modern production increases the efficiency of the processor.

Technology:	32 nm
Chip design:	Monolithic
Socket:	BGA 1023
L2-Cache:	--
L3-Cache:	3.00 MB
AES-NI:	Yes
Operating systems:	Windows 10, Linux

Virtualization:	VT-x, VT-x EPT
Instruction set (ISA):	x86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensions:	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Release date:	Q2/2011
Release price:	--
Part Number:	--
Documents:	Technical data sheet

Intel Core i3-2330M
2C 4T @ 2.20 GHz

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Benchmark results

The benchmark results for the Intel Core i3-2330M have been carefully checked by us. We only publish benchmark results that have been created by us or that have been submitted by a visitor and then checked by a team member. All results are based on and fullfill our benchmark guidelines.

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Geekbench 6 is a partial load benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. In the single-core test, only the fastest CPU core is measured. The test run simulates the performance in practice.


	Intel Celeron 3765U 2C 2T @ 1.90 GHz	370
	Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz	370
	Samsung Exynos 9610 8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz	370
	Intel Core i3-2330M 2C 4T @ 2.20 GHz	369
	Intel Core i3-2328M 2C 4T @ 2.20 GHz	369
	Intel Core i3-2330E 2C 4T @ 2.20 GHz	369
	Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 4C 4T @ 2.15 GHz	367

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

The practical Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark tests the system's performance under partial load. The processor's maximum power consumption is far from being used up.


	MediaTek Helio P22 8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz	770
	Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz	770
	Intel Core i5-2467M 2C 4T @ 2.00 GHz	769
	Intel Core i3-2330M 2C 4T @ 2.20 GHz	766
	Intel Core i3-2328M 2C 4T @ 2.20 GHz	766
	Intel Core i3-2330E 2C 4T @ 2.20 GHz	766
	AMD Opteron X3216 2C 2T @ 1.60 GHz	764

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Atom x6425RE 4C 4T @ 1.90 GHz	437
	Intel Atom x6427FE 4C 4T @ 1.90 GHz	437
	AMD Phenom II X4 960T 4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz	436
	Intel Core i3-2330M 2C 4T @ 2.20 GHz	435
	Intel Core i3-2328M 2C 4T @ 2.20 GHz	435
	Intel Core i3-2330E 2C 4T @ 2.20 GHz	435
	Intel Pentium B970 2C 2T @ 2.30 GHz	435

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Atom C2550 4C 4T @ 2.60 GHz	971
	Intel Pentium 2030M 2C 2T @ 2.50 GHz	968
	Intel Core i5-3439Y 2C 4T @ 1.50 GHz	966
	Intel Core i3-2330M 2C 4T @ 2.20 GHz	958
	Intel Core i3-2328M 2C 4T @ 2.20 GHz	958
	Intel Core i3-2330E 2C 4T @ 2.20 GHz	958
	Intel Core i5-4202Y 2C 4T @ 1.60 GHz	956

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	AMD Athlon II X4 640 4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz	152
	Intel Xeon E7-8870 v2 15C 30T @ 2.90 GHz	151
	AMD Athlon II X4 635 4C 4T @ 2.90 GHz	147
	Intel Core i3-2330M 2C 4T @ 2.20 GHz	146
	AMD A6-3650 4C 4T @ 2.60 GHz	145
	AMD Athlon II X4 630 4C 4T @ 2.80 GHz	142
	AMD Athlon II X4 620e 4C 4T @ 2.60 GHz	135

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Core i3-4005U 2C 4T @ 1.70 GHz	392
	Intel Celeron N4100 4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz	391
	Intel Core i7-4510U 2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz	383
	Intel Core i3-2330M 2C 4T @ 2.20 GHz	373
	Intel Core M-5Y10c 2C 4T @ 1.60 GHz	372
	Intel Pentium N4200 4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz	371
	AMD A6-3500 3C 3T @ 2.40 GHz	368

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.


	AMD A4-3300M AMD Radeon HD 6480G @ 0.44 GHz	213
	AMD A4-3310MX AMD Radeon HD 6480G @ 0.44 GHz	213
	AMD A4-3320M AMD Radeon HD 6480G @ 0.44 GHz	213
	Intel Core i3-2330M Intel HD Graphics 3000 @ 1.10 GHz	211
	Intel Core i7-2670QM Intel HD Graphics 3000 @ 1.10 GHz	211
	Intel Core i7-2649M Intel HD Graphics 3000 @ 1.10 GHz	211
	Intel Core i7-2629M Intel HD Graphics 3000 @ 1.10 GHz	211

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.


	AMD A4-3300M 2C 2T @ 2.50 GHz	1242
	Intel Pentium J2900 4C 4T @ 2.67 GHz	1240
	Intel Atom x5-Z8500 4C 4T @ 2.24 GHz	1237
	Intel Core i3-2330M 2C 4T @ 2.20 GHz	1236
	Intel Core i3-2328M 2C 4T @ 2.20 GHz	1236
	Intel Core i3-2330E 2C 4T @ 2.20 GHz	1236
	Intel Core2 Duo E8500 2C 2T @ 3.16 GHz	1234

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.


	Intel Core2 Duo E8500 2C 2T @ 3.16 GHz	525
	Intel Celeron G1620 2C 2T @ 2.70 GHz	524
	Intel Pentium E5800 2C 2T @ 3.20 GHz	518
	Intel Core i3-2330M 2C 4T @ 2.20 GHz	517
	Intel Core i3-2328M 2C 4T @ 2.20 GHz	517
	Intel Core i3-4030U 2C 4T @ 1.90 GHz	509
	Intel Pentium E6700 2C 2T @ 3.20 GHz	508

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (SC)
1,815 entries

Geekbench 6 (MC)
1,761 entries

Geekbench 5 (SC)
2,500 entries

Geekbench 5 (MC)
2,472 entries

Cinebench R20 (SC)
659 entries

Cinebench R20 (MC)
608 entries

FP32 SP (iGPU)
2,087 entries

PassMark CPU-Mark
2,422 entries

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (MC)
741 entries

Geekbench 3 (SC)
942 entries

Geekbench 3 (MC)
938 entries

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