i3-330M vs i5-2310

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-2310
2011
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
2.30
+259%
Core i3-330M
2010
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
0.64

Core i5-2310 outperforms Core i3-330M by a whopping 259% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-2310 and Core i3-330M processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking18112767
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.43no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Core i3
Power efficiency2.291.73
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Arrandale (2010−2011)
Release date22 May 2011 (13 years ago)7 January 2010 (14 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$150$49

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-2310 and Core i3-330M 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads44
Base clock speed2.9 GHz2.13 GHz
Boost clock speed3.2 GHz0.13 GHz
Bus typeno dataDMI 1.0
Bus rate5 GT/s1 × 2.5 GT/s
Multiplierno data16
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)3 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm32 nm
Die size216 mm281+114 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data90 °C for rPGA, 105 °C for BGA
Maximum case temperature (TCase)73 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,160 million382 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-2310 and Core i3-330M 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)
SocketLGA1155BGA1288,PGA988
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-2310 and Core i3-330M. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2
AES-NI+-
FMA-+
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0-
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access++
PAEno data36 Bit
FDI++
Fast Memory Access++

Security technologies

Core i5-2310 and Core i3-330M technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT--
EDB++
Identity Protection+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-2310 and Core i3-330M are enumerated here.

VT-d--
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-2310 and Core i3-330M. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3-800, DDR3-1066
Maximum memory size32 GB8 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/s17.051 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics 2000Intel HD Graphics for Previous Generation Intel Processors
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Videono data+
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHz667 MHz
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-2310 and Core i3-330M integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported22

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-2310 and Core i3-330M.

PCIe version2.02.0
PCI Express lanes1616

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.

i5-2310 2.30
+259%
i3-330M 0.64

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.

i5-2310 3660
+258%
i3-330M 1023

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.

i5-2310 515
+88.6%
i3-330M 273

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.

i5-2310 1466
+157%
i3-330M 570

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.30 0.64
Integrated graphics card 0.55 0.77
Recency 22 May 2011 7 January 2010
Physical cores 4 2
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 35 Watt

i5-2310 has a 259.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, and 100% more physical cores.

i3-330M, on the other hand, has 40% faster integrated GPU, and 171.4% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-2310 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-330M in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-2310 is a desktop processor while Core i3-330M is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-2310 and Core i3-330M, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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