i3-2330M vs i3-3220T

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-3220T
2012
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
1.23
+59.7%
Core i3-2330M
2011
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
0.77

Core i3-3220T outperforms Core i3-2330M by an impressive 60% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-3220T and Core i3-2330M processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking23312643
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.09no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Core i3
Power efficiency3.332.08
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
Release date3 September 2012 (12 years ago)1 June 2011 (13 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$201$225

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i3-3220T and Core i3-2330M 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads44
Base clock speed2.8 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed2.8 GHz2.2 GHz
Bus typeno dataDMI 2.0
Bus rate5 GT/s4 × 5 GT/s
Multiplierno data22
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache3 MB (shared)3 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm32 nm
Die size94 mm2149 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data85C (PGA); 100C (BGA)
Maximum case temperature (TCase)65 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data624 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-3220T and Core i3-2330M 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 configuration11 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCLGA1155FCBGA1023,PPGA988
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-3220T and Core i3-2330M. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXIntel® AVX
FMA-+
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFi++
Turbo Boost Technology--
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Demand Based Switchingno data-
FDI++
Fast Memory Accessno data+

Security technologies

Core i3-3220T and Core i3-2330M technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-3220T and Core i3-2330M are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d--
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-3220T and Core i3-2330M. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB16 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s21.335 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel HD Graphics 2500Intel HD Graphics 3000
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.05 GHz1.1 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-3220T and Core i3-2330M integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported32
eDPno data+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+
SDVOno data+
CRTno data+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-3220T and Core i3-2330M.

PCIe version2.02.0
PCI Express lanesno data16

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.

i3-3220T 1.23
+59.7%
i3-2330M 0.77

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.

i3-3220T 1946
+58.1%
i3-2330M 1231

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i3-3220T 468
+41%
i3-2330M 332

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i3-3220T 963
+42%
i3-2330M 678

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.23 0.77
Integrated graphics card 0.69 0.66
Recency 3 September 2012 1 June 2011
Chip lithography 22 nm 32 nm

i3-3220T has a 59.7% higher aggregate performance score, 4.5% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 1 year, and a 45.5% more advanced lithography process.

The Core i3-3220T is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-2330M in performance tests.

Note that Core i3-3220T is a desktop processor while Core i3-2330M is a notebook one.


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