Ryzen 7 5700X vs i3-2330E

Aggregate performance score

Core i3-2330E
2011
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
1.19
Ryzen 7 5700X
2022
8 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
17.42
+1364%

Ryzen 7 5700X outperforms Core i3-2330E by a whopping 1364% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-2330E and Ryzen 7 5700X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2367384
Place by popularitynot in top-10023
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data39.15
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i3no data
Power efficiency3.1024.44
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)
Release date1 June 2011 (13 years ago)4 April 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$225$299

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i3-2330E and Ryzen 7 5700X basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads416
Base clock speed2.2 GHz3.4 GHz
Boost clock speed2.2 GHz4.6 GHz
Bus typeDMI 2.0no data
Bus rate4 × 5 GT/sno data
Multiplier22no data
L1 cache128 KB64K (per core)
L2 cache512 KB512K (per core)
L3 cache3 MB (shared)32 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm7 nm
Die size149 mm281 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C90 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data95 °C
Number of transistors624 million4,150 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-2330E and Ryzen 7 5700X compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCPGA988AM4
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-2330E and Ryzen 7 5700X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVX86x MMX(+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A,-64, AMD-V, AES, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHA, Precision Boost 2
AES-NI-+
FMA+-
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i3-2330E and Ryzen 7 5700X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data
Identity Protection+-
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-2330E and Ryzen 7 5700X are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d-no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-2330E and Ryzen 7 5700X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size16.6 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth21.335 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 3000no data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.05 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-2330E and Ryzen 7 5700X integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported2no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
SDVO+no data
CRT+no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-2330E and Ryzen 7 5700X.

PCIe version2.04.0
PCI Express lanes1620

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i3-2330E 1.19
Ryzen 7 5700X 17.42
+1364%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i3-2330E 1823
Ryzen 7 5700X 26658
+1362%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.19 17.42
Recency 1 June 2011 4 April 2022
Physical cores 2 8
Threads 4 16
Chip lithography 32 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 65 Watt

i3-2330E has 85.7% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 7 5700X, on the other hand, has a 1363.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 10 years, 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 357.1% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 7 5700X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-2330E in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i3-2330E is a notebook processor while Ryzen 7 5700X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-2330E and Ryzen 7 5700X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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