Core i7-11700B vs Core i3-330E
Aggregate performance score
i7-11700B outperforms i3-330E by a whopping 1696% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Core i3-330E and Core i7-11700B processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
Place in performance ranking | 2551 | 488 |
Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
Market segment | Laptop | Laptop |
Series | Intel Core i3 | no data |
Architecture codename | Westmere (2010−2011) | no data |
Release date | 7 January 2010 (14 years ago) | 1 April 2021 (3 years ago) |
Launch price (MSRP) | $177 | no data |
Detailed specifications
Core i3-330E and Core i7-11700B 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 cores | 2 (Dual-core) | 8 (Octa-Core) |
Threads | 4 | 16 |
Boost clock speed | 0.03 GHz | no data |
Bus type | DMI 1.0 | no data |
Bus rate | 1 × 2.5 GT/s | no data |
Multiplier | 16 | no data |
L1 cache | 128 KB | no data |
L2 cache | 512 KB | no data |
L3 cache | 3 MB | no data |
Chip lithography | 32 nm | no data |
Die size | 81 mm2 | no data |
Number of transistors | 382 Million | no data |
64 bit support | + | - |
Windows 11 compatibility | - | - |
Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
Compatibility
Information on Core i3-330E and Core i7-11700B 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 configuration | 1 (Uniprocessor) | 1 |
Power consumption (TDP) | 35 Watt | 65 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-330E and Core i7-11700B. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
FMA | + | no data |
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | + | no data |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-330E and Core i7-11700B are enumerated here.
VT-x | + | no data |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-330E and Core i7-11700B. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
Supported memory types | DDR3-1066 | no data |
Maximum memory size | 8 GB | no data |
Max memory channels | 2 | no data |
Maximum memory bandwidth | 17.051 GB/s | 51.2 GB/s |
ECC memory support | - | - |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
Integrated graphics card | Intel HD Graphics | no data |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-330E and Core i7-11700B.
PCIe version | 2.0 | no data |
PCI Express lanes | 16 | 20 |
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.
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.
Pros & cons summary
Performance score | 0.81 | 14.55 |
Recency | 7 January 2010 | 1 April 2021 |
Physical cores | 2 | 8 |
Threads | 4 | 16 |
Power consumption (TDP) | 35 Watt | 65 Watt |
i3-330E has 85.7% lower power consumption.
i7-11700B, on the other hand, has a 1696.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 11 years, and 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads.
The Core i7-11700B is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-330E in performance tests.
Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-330E and Core i7-11700B, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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