Intel Core i5-3330S

Intel Core i5-3330S
Benchmarks & Specs

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The Intel Core i5-3330S processor is based on the Ivy Bridge S architecture and was manufactured using the advanced 22-nanometer process. This allowed for solid energy efficiency for systems with moderate consumption, which was highly valued at the time. It offered reliable computing power for everyday tasks such as office applications, web browsing, and media playback.

We remember that this CPU was a good choice for many mainstream PCs. It consistently delivered adequate performance for its original intended use. A particularly useful feature was the integrated Intel HD Graphics 2500. It provided basic graphics performance without a separate graphics card. This was practical for compact systems or budgets where gaming was not a priority.

With a considerable 6 MB Level 3 Cache, the processor could quickly retrieve data, which positively influenced overall system response. Support for PCIe 3.0 was also an advantage, as it enabled fast connectivity for expansion cards. The Intel Core i5-3330S was thus a balanced solution for many who were looking for a stable and efficient PC.

  • Ivy Bridge S Architecture (22 nm manufacturing)
  • Integrated Intel HD Graphics 2500
  • 6 MB Level 3 Cache
  • Support for PCIe 3.0

Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks

Single-core performance
Rank 762 / 867
In segment Desktop
Multi-core performance
Rank 709 / 821
In segment Desktop
Geekbench 6 Single-Core

Geekbench 6 Single-Core
Single-core performance

Intel Core i7-980
6C / 12T · 3.60 GHz
645
Intel Core i5-3330
4C / 4T · 3.20 GHz
643
Intel Core i5-3330S
4C / 4T · 3.20 GHz
642
Intel Core i5-3470T
2C / 4T · 3.60 GHz
640
Intel Core i7-975
4C / 8T · 3.60 GHz
635
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

AMD Athlon X4 845
4C / 4T · 3.80 GHz
1,772
Intel Core i7-920
4C / 8T · 2.66 GHz
1,771
Intel Core i5-3330S
4C / 4T · 2.70 GHz
1,766
Intel Core i5-3570T
4C / 4T · 2.30 GHz
1,761
Intel Pentium Gold G5420
2C / 4T · 3.80 GHz
1,755
Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core
Single-core performance

Intel Core i5-3330
4C / 4T · 3.20 GHz
695
Intel Pentium G3240
2C / 2T · 3.10 GHz
694
Intel Core i5-3330S
4C / 4T · 3.20 GHz
693
Intel Core i5-2400
4C / 4T · 3.40 GHz
691
Intel Xeon E5-2650L v3
12C / 24T · 2.50 GHz
688
Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

AMD FX-8300
AMD FX-8300 101 %
8C / 8T · 4.00 GHz
2,311
Intel Core i5-2320
4C / 4T · 3.00 GHz
2,304
Intel Core i5-3330S
4C / 4T · 2.70 GHz
2,289
Intel Pentium Gold G6405
2C / 4T · 4.10 GHz
2,286
AMD Athlon 3000G
2C / 4T · 3.50 GHz
2,285
iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

Intel Core i3-3220
Intel HD Graphics 2500
101
Intel Core i3-3220T
Intel HD Graphics 2500
101
Intel Core i5-3330S
Intel HD Graphics 2500
101
Intel Celeron G530
Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge GT1)
96
Intel Pentium G2030
Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1)
96

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At a glance

PropertyValue
FamilyIntel Core i5 (336)
CPU groupIntel Core i 3000 (31)
ArchitectureIvy Bridge S
Technology22 nm
SegmentDesktop
SocketLGA 1155
Generation3
Predecessor
Successor

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

PropertyValue
CPU Cores / Threads4 / 4
Hyperthreading / SMT
Core architecturenormal
Cores: 4x
Frequency: 2.70 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core): 3.20 GHz
Turbo Frequency (4 Cores):
L2-Cache
L3-Cache6.00 MB
OverclockingNo

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

PropertyValue
GPU nameIntel HD Graphics 2500
GPU frequency0.65 - 1.05 GHz
CUs / Shader6 / 48
Raytracing
Max. displays3
Max. GPU Memory2 GB
Technology22 nm
Release dateQ2/2012

Memory & PCIe

Memory typeMemory bandwidth
DDR3-1600
25.6 GB/s
PropertyValue
Max. Memory32 GB
Memory channels2
ECC
PCIe3.0 x 16
PCIe Bandwidth15.8 GB/s

Thermal Management

PropertyValue
TDP65 W
TDP (PL2)
TDP up
TDP down
T. junction max.

Technical details

PropertyValue
Chip designMonolithic
AES-NI
Operating systemsWindows 10, Linux
Instruction setx86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensionsSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Release dateQ3/2012
Release price
DocumentsTechnical data sheet
Intel Core i5-3330S
Intel Core i5-3330S
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