i3-4110M vs i5-3330

Aggregate performance score

Core i5-3330
2012
4 cores / 4 threads, 77 Watt
2.58
+52.7%
Core i3-4110M
2014
2 cores / 4 threads, 37 Watt
1.69

Core i5-3330 outperforms Core i3-4110M by an impressive 53% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-3330 and Core i3-4110M processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking17272052
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.19no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Core i3
Power efficiency3.174.32
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Haswell (2013−2015)
Release date3 September 2012 (12 years ago)14 April 2014 (10 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$360$225

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-3330 and Core i3-4110M 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 speed3 GHz2.6 GHz
Boost clock speed3.2 GHz2.6 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)128 KB
L2 cache256 KB (per core)512 KB
L3 cache6 MB (shared)3 MB
Chip lithography22 nm22 nm
Die size133 mm2130 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)67 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data960 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-3330 and Core i3-4110M 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
SocketFCLGA1155FCPGA946
Power consumption (TDP)77 Watt37 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-3330 and Core i3-4110M. 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++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0-
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
FDI+no data

Security technologies

Core i5-3330 and Core i3-4110M technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT--
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection++
Anti-Theft++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-3330 and Core i3-4110M are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+-
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-3330 and Core i3-4110M. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s25.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel HD Graphics 2500Intel HD Graphics 4600
Max video memoryno data2 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.05 GHz1.1 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-3330 and Core i3-4110M integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDPno data+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+
VGAno data+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-3330 and Core i3-4110M integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over VGAno data2880x1800@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-3330 and Core i3-4110M integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data11.2/12
OpenGLno data4.3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-3330 and Core i3-4110M.

PCIe version3.02
PCI Express lanesno data16

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
+52.7%
i3-4110M 1.69

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 4098
+53%
i3-4110M 2678

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.58 1.69
Integrated graphics card 0.69 1.84
Recency 3 September 2012 14 April 2014
Physical cores 4 2
Power consumption (TDP) 77 Watt 37 Watt

i5-3330 has a 52.7% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores.

i3-4110M, on the other hand, has 166.7% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 1 year, and 108.1% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-3330 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-4110M in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-3330 is a desktop processor while Core i3-4110M is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-3330 and Core i3-4110M, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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