Intel Core i5-3330 vs AMD FX-6300

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i5-3330 or Intel Core i5-3330 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i5-3330 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-3330, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
The AMD FX-6300 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 6 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2012 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD FX series.
To use the AMD FX-6300, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3+ socket.
Intel Core i 3000 Group AMD FX-6300
3 Generation 2
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-3330 Name AMD FX-6300
Intel Core i5 Family AMD FX
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-3330 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-3330 is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 GHz.
The AMD FX-6300 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD FX-6300 is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.1 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
4 Threads 6
4x Cores 6x
4 CPU Cores 6
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking Yes
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.1 GHz
3.0 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
None None 4.1 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-3330 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-3330 uses the Intel HD Graphics 2500, which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD FX-6300 does not have integrated graphics.
48 Shaders --
Q2/2012 Release date --
22 nm Technology --
11.0 Direct X --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
6 Execution units --
0.65 GHz GPU frequency --
7 Generation --
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Intel HD Graphics 2500 GPU name
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
No VP8 --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode JPEG --
No AV1 --
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode / Encode h264 --
No VP9 --
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1600 Memory type
No ECC No
32.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 77 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 W watts.
77 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
-- Tjunction max 71 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-3330 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD FX-6300 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q3/2012 Release date Q4/2012
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
22 nm Technology 32 nm
Monolithic Chip design --
184 $ Release price 95 $
Ivy Bridge S Architecture Vishera (Bulldozer)
6.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
LGA 1155 Socket AM3+
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
4182
4182
Intel Core i5-3330
4C 4T @ 3.0 GHz
4087
4087

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-3330
4C 4T @ 3.0 GHz
2343
2343
AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
1916
1916

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-3330
4C 4T @ 3.0 GHz
1836
1836
AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
1586
1586

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
1407.7
1407.7

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-3330
4C 4T @ 3.0 GHz
1201
1201
AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
1003
1003

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-3330
4C 4T @ 3.0 GHz
695
695
AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
529
529

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-3330
4C 4T @ 3.0 GHz
643
643
AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
534
534

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-3330
4C 4T @ 3.0 GHz
308
308
AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
221
221