Xeon D-2733NT vs i5-3330

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-3330
2012
4 cores / 4 threads, 77 Watt
2.58
Xeon D-2733NT
2022
8 cores / 16 threads, 80 Watt
10.20
+295%

Xeon D-2733NT outperforms Core i5-3330 by a whopping 295% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-3330 and Xeon D-2733NT processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1725756
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.19no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency3.1712.07
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Ice Lake-D (2022−2023)
Release date3 September 2012 (12 years ago)24 February 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$360no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-3330 and Xeon D-2733NT 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)
Threads416
Base clock speed3 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed3.2 GHz3.2 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)15 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm10 nm
Die size133 mm2no data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)67 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-3330 and Xeon D-2733NT 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
SocketFCLGA1155FCBGA2579
Power consumption (TDP)77 Watt80 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-3330 and Xeon D-2733NT. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXIntel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
QuickAssistno data+
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
FDI+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i5-3330 and Xeon D-2733NT technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+-
SGXno dataYes with Intel® SPS
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-3330 and Xeon D-2733NT are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-3330 and Xeon D-2733NT. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4
Maximum memory size32 GB1 TB
Max memory channels24
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 2500N/A
Quick Sync Video+-
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 Xeon D-2733NT integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-3330 and Xeon D-2733NT.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanesno data32
USB revisionno data3.0
Max number of SATA 6 Gb/s Portsno data24
Number of USB portsno data4
Integrated LANno data+

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
Xeon D-2733NT 10.20
+295%

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
Xeon D-2733NT 16206
+295%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.58 10.20
Recency 3 September 2012 24 February 2022
Physical cores 4 8
Threads 4 16
Chip lithography 22 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 77 Watt 80 Watt

i5-3330 has 3.9% lower power consumption.

Xeon D-2733NT, on the other hand, has a 295.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 9 years, 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 120% more advanced lithography process.

The Xeon D-2733NT is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-3330 in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-3330 is a desktop processor while Xeon D-2733NT is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-3330 and Xeon D-2733NT, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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