AMD FX-8100 vs Intel Core i5-3330

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Combined performance score

i5-3330
2.66
+1.1%

Core i5-3330 outperforms FX-8100 by 1% in our combined benchmark results.

General info

Comparing Core i5-3330 and FX-8100 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking15891598
Place by popularity92not in top-100
Value for money0.950.62
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Zambezi (2011−2012)
Release date3 September 2012 (11 years old)12 October 2011 (12 years old)
Launch price (MSRP)$360no data
Current price$68 (0.2x MSRP)$78
Value for money

Performance per price, higher is better.

i5-3330 has 53% better value for money than FX-8100.

Technical specs

Core i5-3330 and FX-8100 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads48
Base clock speed3 GHz2.8 GHz
Boost clock speed3.2 GHz3.7 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)384 KB
L2 cache256 KB (per core)8 MB
L3 cache6 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm32 nm
Die size133 mm2315 mm2
Maximum core temperature67 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)67 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data1,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplierNoYes

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-3330 and FX-8100 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
SocketFCLGA1155AM3+
Power consumption (TDP)77 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-3330 and FX-8100. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXno data
AES-NI++
FMAno data+
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
TSX-no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+no data
FDI+no data
StatusDiscontinuedno data

Security technologies

Core i5-3330 and FX-8100 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-3330 and FX-8100 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-3330 and FX-8100. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data
ECC memory support-no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 2500no data
Quick Sync Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.05 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-3330 and FX-8100 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-3330 and FX-8100.

PCIe version3.02.0

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.

i5-3330 2.66
+1.1%
FX-8100 2.63

Core i5-3330 outperforms FX-8100 by 1% in our combined benchmark results.


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.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

i5-3330 4089
+1.1%
FX-8100 4046

Core i5-3330 outperforms FX-8100 by 1% in Passmark.

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.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i5-3330 554
+34.8%
FX-8100 411

Core i5-3330 outperforms FX-8100 by 35% in GeekBench 5 Single-Core.

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.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i5-3330 1639
FX-8100 1819
+11%

FX-8100 outperforms Core i5-3330 by 11% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.

Gaming performance

Advantages and disadvantages


Performance score 2.66 2.63
Recency 3 September 2012 12 October 2011
Physical cores 4 8
Threads 4 8
Chip lithography 22 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 77 Watt 95 Watt

We couldn't decide between Core i5-3330 and FX-8100. The differences in performance seem too small.


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