Ultra 7 258V vs i3-330M

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-330M
2010
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
0.64
Core Ultra 7 258V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 17 Watt
12.50
+1853%

Core Ultra 7 258V outperforms Core i3-330M by a whopping 1853% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-330M and Core Ultra 7 258V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2769624
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i3no data
Power efficiency1.7369.59
Architecture codenameArrandale (2010−2011)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date7 January 2010 (14 years ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$49no data

Detailed specifications

Core i3-330M and Core Ultra 7 258V 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)
Performance-coresno data4
Low Power Efficient-coresno data4
Threads48
Base clock speed2.13 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed0.13 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus typeDMI 1.0no data
Bus rate1 × 2.5 GT/s37 MHz
Multiplier16no data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)192 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache3 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm3 nm
Die size81+114 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature90 °C for rPGA, 105 °C for BGA100 °C
Number of transistors382 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-330M and Core Ultra 7 258V 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
SocketBGA1288,PGA988FCBGA2833
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-330M and Core Ultra 7 258V. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI-+
FMA+-
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
PAE36 Bitno data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+
Supported AI Software Frameworks-OpenVINO™, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebNN

Security technologies

Core i3-330M and Core Ultra 7 258V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-330M and Core Ultra 7 258V are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-330M and Core Ultra 7 258V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-800, DDR3-1066DDR5
Maximum memory size8 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth17.051 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics for Previous Generation Intel ProcessorsIntel Arc Graphics 140V
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency667 MHz1.95 GHz

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-330M and Core Ultra 7 258V integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported23

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-330M and Core Ultra 7 258V integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)
Max resolution over eDPno data3840x2400 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-330M and Core Ultra 7 258V integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.2
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-330M and Core Ultra 7 258V.

PCIe version2.05.0
PCI Express lanes164
PCI supportno data5.0 and 4.0

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.

i3-330M 0.64
Ultra 7 258V 12.50
+1853%

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.

i3-330M 1021
Ultra 7 258V 19860
+1845%

Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core

Cinebench R10 is an ancient ray tracing benchmark for processors by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. Its single core version uses just one CPU thread to render a futuristic looking motorcycle.

i3-330M 2330
Ultra 7 258V 9982
+328%

Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 10 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R10 using all the processor threads. Possible number of threads is limited by 16 in this version.

i3-330M 5491
Ultra 7 258V 36479
+564%

3DMark06 CPU

3DMark06 is a discontinued DirectX 9 benchmark suite from Futuremark. Its CPU part contains two scenarios, one dedicated to artificial intelligence pathfinding, another to game physics using PhysX package.

i3-330M 2230
Ultra 7 258V 10693
+380%

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 11.5 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R11.5 which uses all the processor threads. A maximum of 64 threads is supported in this version.

i3-330M 2
Ultra 7 258V 20
+1023%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.64 12.50
Integrated graphics card 0.77 13.29
Recency 7 January 2010 24 September 2024
Physical cores 2 8
Threads 4 8
Chip lithography 32 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 17 Watt

Ultra 7 258V has a 1853.1% higher aggregate performance score, 1626% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 14 years, 300% more physical cores and 100% more threads, a 966.7% more advanced lithography process, and 105.9% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 7 258V is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-330M in performance tests.


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