Intel Core i5-3330 vs Intel Core i3-9100F

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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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 Intel Core i3-9100F features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-9100F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
Intel Core i 3000 Group Intel Core i 9000
3 Generation 9
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-3330 Name Intel Core i3-9100F
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i3
 
 

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 Intel Core i3-9100F has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-9100F is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
4 Threads 4
4x Cores 4x
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.2 GHz
3.0 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
None None 3.8 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 Intel Core i3-9100F 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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 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 DDR4-2400
No ECC Yes
32.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
 
 

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 65 W watts.
77 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °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 Intel Core i3-9100F is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q3/2012 Release date Q2/2019
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
22 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
184 $ Release price 97 $
Ivy Bridge S Architecture Coffee Lake S Refresh
6.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
LGA 1155 Socket LGA 1151
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-9100F
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
3824
3824
Intel Core i5-3330
4C 4T @ 3.0 GHz
1836
1836

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-9100F
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
3249
3249
Intel Core i5-3330
4C 4T @ 3.0 GHz
2343
2343

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-9100F
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
1762
1762
Intel Core i5-3330
4C 4T @ 3.0 GHz
1201
1201

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-9100F
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
1394
1394
Intel Core i5-3330
4C 4T @ 3.0 GHz
643
643