Ultra 5 125U vs i5-3330

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-3330
2012
4 cores / 4 threads, 77 Watt
2.58
Core Ultra 5 125U
2023
12 cores / 14 threads, 15 Watt
10.99
+326%

Core Ultra 5 125U outperforms Core i5-3330 by a whopping 326% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-3330 and Core Ultra 5 125U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1737712
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.23no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Meteor Lake-U
Power efficiency3.1568.97
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Meteor Lake-P (2023)
Release date3 September 2012 (12 years ago)14 December 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$360$363

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-3330 and Core Ultra 5 125U 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)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads414
Base clock speed3 GHz1.3 GHz
Boost clock speed3.2 GHz4.3 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)112 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nmIntel 4 nm
Die size133 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data110 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)67 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-3330 and Core Ultra 5 125U 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
SocketFCLGA1155FCBGA2049
Power consumption (TDP)77 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-3330 and Core Ultra 5 125U. 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, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data-
FDI+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+
Supported AI Software Frameworks-OpenVINO™, WindowsML, ONNX RT

Security technologies

Core i5-3330 and Core Ultra 5 125U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-3330 and Core Ultra 5 125U are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-3330 and Core Ultra 5 125U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5
Maximum memory size32 GB96 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 2500Intel® Graphics
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.05 GHz1.85 GHz
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-3330 and Core Ultra 5 125U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported34

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-3330 and Core Ultra 5 125U 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 i5-3330 and Core Ultra 5 125U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.2
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-3330 and Core Ultra 5 125U.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanesno data12
PCI supportno data4.0

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 2.58
Ultra 5 125U 10.99
+326%

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.

i5-3330 4101
Ultra 5 125U 17464
+326%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.58 10.99
Recency 3 September 2012 14 December 2023
Physical cores 4 12
Threads 4 14
Power consumption (TDP) 77 Watt 15 Watt

Ultra 5 125U has a 326% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 11 years, 200% more physical cores and 250% more threads, and 413.3% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 5 125U is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-3330 in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-3330 is a desktop processor while Core Ultra 5 125U is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-3330 and Core Ultra 5 125U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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