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Intel Core i3-4330 review: 74 specs compared

Avg. price:~£25PassMark multi-core score:3482N. of physical cores:2CPU boost clock speed:?CPU socket:LGA1150TDP (Thermal design power):54 W

Intel Core i3-4330 Review: Compare 74 technical specifications and 4 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Processors category and whether it is worth buying.

Intel Core i3-4330
6.1/10

Overall score

Score
6.1/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

40%

3.9

Technical score

25%

7.6

Reviews score

25%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.0, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–¼Worse than 72% of processors
7.2

Value for money

Value for money
7.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Score components

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 60%
3.9

Technical score

Technical score
3.9/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components

60%

3.2

Performance

18%

4.0

Architecture

10%

4.4

Memory & PCIe

7%

7.3

Power & Thermal

4%

7.1

Platform

1%

6.3

Integrated graphics

â–¼Worse than 87%
7.6

Reviews score

Reviews score
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.2 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 50% of models

80%

7.6

Average grade

20%

8.0

Popularity

Grades by review (4)
3 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–²Better than 50%
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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What reviewers say about the Intel Core i3-4330

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Reviewers appreciate its multithreading, but most find gaming performance lacking, with only a few satisfied.
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Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core i3-4330

Technical score
Technical score
3.9/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components:

60%

3.2

Performance

18%

4.0

Architecture

10%

4.4

Memory & PCIe

7%

7.3

Power & Thermal

4%

7.1

Platform

1%

6.3

Integrated graphics

3.9
Reviews score
7.6
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Score components:

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.2
Processor type
desktop
This processor belongs to the desktop processor class, which is more advanced than that of 54.7% of processors and equal to that of 39.5% of processors.
CPU socket
LGA1150
This processor uses the LGA1150 CPU socket, which is newer than that of 55.3% of processors and equal to that of 2.7% of processors.
Chipset
H97, Z97, H87, Q87, B85, Q85, Z87, H81
This processor supports H97, Z97, H87, Q87, B85, Q85, Z87, H81 chipsets, which is broader compatibility than 52.5% of processors and equal to that of 2.4% of processors.
CPU architecture
x86-64
This processor uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.8% of processors and equal to that of 98.2% of processors.
Instruction sets
MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, AES
This processor supports MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, AES instruction sets, which is narrower support than 60.1% of processors and equal to that of 3.8% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
2
Market range: <2 – >12
This processor has 2 CPU cores, which is fewer than 80.4% of processors and equal to 19.6% of processors.
CPU threads
4
Market range: <4 – >24
This processor offers 4 CPU threads, which is fewer than 69% of processors and equal to 25.2% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
?
CPU base clock speed
2x 3.5 GHz
This processor has a base clock of 2x3.5 GHz which is lower than that of 78.5% of processors and equal to that of 1.1% of processors.
PassMark multi-core score
3,482
Market range: <2.5k – >32.5k
This processor scores 3,482 in PassMark, which is lower than 82.6% of processors.
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What reviewers say
Semiconductor size
22 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >24 nm
This processor uses a 22 nm process node, which is older than that of 85% of processors and equal to that of 9.6% of processors.
Foundry
Intel 22 nm
This processor is built on the Intel 22 nm foundry process, which is less advanced than that of 84.9% of processors and equal to that of 9.8% of processors.
L3 cache
4 MB
Market range: <2 MB – >32 MB
This processor has an L3 cache of 4 MB which is smaller than that of 71.7% of processors and equal to that of 13.8% of processors.
L2 cache
0.5 MB
Market range: <1 MB – >16 MB
This processor has an L2 cache of 0.5 MB which is smaller than that of 85.4% of processors and equal to that of 14.5% of processors.
L1 cache
128 KB
Market range: <128 KB – >1.2k KB
This processor has an L1 cache of 128 KB which is smaller than that of 83.9% of processors and equal to that of 14.3% of processors.
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DDR memory version
DDR3
This processor supports DDR DDR3, which is older than that of 86.7% of processors and equal to that of 13.3% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
1,600 MHz
Market range: <1.5k MHz – >6.5k MHz
This processor supports memory speeds up to 1,600 MHz, which is lower than that of 87.7% of processors and equal to 10.8% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
DDR3-1600 MHz
This processor supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR3-1600 MHz, which is lower than that of 89.1% of processors and equal to 8.4% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
1,600 MHz
This processor supports XMP/EXPO memory speeds up to 1,600 MHz, which is higher than that of 87.3% of processors and equal to 0.4% of processors.
Maximum memory capacity
32 GB
Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
This processor supports up to 32 GB of memory, which is less than 73% of processors and equal to 18.9% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
yes
This processor includes integrated graphics. 14.7% of processors offer this.
Integrated GPU model
Intel HD Graphics 4600
This processor uses the Intel HD Graphics 4600 integrated GPU, which is less advanced than that in 64% of processors and equal to that in 2.9% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
20
Market range: <6 – >64
This processor has 20 GPU execution units, which is fewer than 51.6% of processors and equal to 4.3% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
350 MHz
Market range: <300 MHz – >800 MHz
This processor has an integrated GPU clock of 350 MHz which is higher than that of 42.7% of processors and equal to that of 25.4% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
H.264 (HW decode/encode), MPEG-2 (HW decode/encode), VC-1 (HW decode)
This processor supports H.264 (HW decode/encode), MPEG-2 (HW decode/encode), VC-1 (HW decode) media codecs, which is narrower support than 51.6% of processors and equal to 4.7% of processors.
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TDP (Thermal design power)
54 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This processor has a TDP of 54 W which is higher than that of 60.3% of processors and equal to that of 1.3% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
54 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This processor has a base power of 54 W which is higher than that of 60.5% of processors and equal to that of 1.3% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
54 W
Market range: <25 W – >150 W
This processor has a boost power of 54 W which is lower than that of 66.1% of processors and equal to that of 2.8% of processors.
Tau (power duration limit)
N/A
Configurable TDP
no
This processor does not support configurable TDP. 53.7% of processors offer this.
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Intel Core i3-4330 vs the average processor

246810TotalPlatformPerformanceArchitectureMemory & PCIeIntegrated graphicsPower & Thermal
  • Includes a cooler
    This processor includes a cooler, while the average processor does not. 26.9% of processors include a cooler.
  • Supports ECC memory
    This processor supports ECC memory, while the average processor does not. 32% of processors support it.
  • 13.4% higher review score
    Reviews score
    7.6/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.2 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 50% of models

    80%

    7.6

    Average grade

    20%

    8.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (4)
    3 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    7.6 vs 6.7
  • 10x cheaper
    Intel Core i3-4330 is cheaper than the average processor (£25 vs £250).
    £25 vs £250
  • 15.6% lower boost power
    This processor has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (54 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
    54 W vs 64 W
  • 8.1% more L3 per core
    This processor has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1.85 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.85 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    2 MB/core vs 1.85 MB/core
  • 13.4% higher review score
    Reviews score
    7.6/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.2 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 50% of models

    80%

    7.6

    Average grade

    20%

    8.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (4)
    3 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    7.6 vs 6.7
  • 10x cheaper
    Intel Core i3-4330 is cheaper than the average processor (£25 vs £250).
    £25 vs £250
  • 8.1% more L3 per core
    This processor has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1.85 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.85 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    2 MB/core vs 1.85 MB/core
  • Supports ECC memory
    This processor supports ECC memory, while the average processor does not. 32% of processors support it.
  • Includes a cooler
    This processor includes a cooler, while the average processor does not. 26.9% of processors include a cooler.
  • 15.6% lower boost power
    This processor has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (54 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
    54 W vs 64 W
  • 69.6% lower PassMark score
    This processor has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (3,482 vs 11,469). The average processor scores 11,469 in PassMark benchmark.
    3,482 vs 11,469
  • 4 fewer CPU cores
    This processor has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    2 vs 6
  • 59.8% lower multi-core score
    This processor has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (2094 vs 5,209). The average processor scores 5,209 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    2,094 vs 5,209
  • 62.1% weaker multi-core performance
    This processor has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (1,063 vs 2,804.5). The average processor scores 2,804.5 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
    1,063 vs 2,804.5
  • 24.6% weaker single-core performance
    This processor has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1930 vs 2,558). The average processor scores 2,558 in PassMark single-core.
    1,930 vs 2,558
  • 31% lower single-core score
    This processor has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,059 vs 1,535). The average processor scores 1,535 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    1,059 vs 1,535
  • 83.3% larger process node
    This processor has a higher process node than the average processor (22 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    22 nm vs 12 nm
  • No configurable TDP
    This processor does not support configurable TDP, while the average processor does. 53.7% of processors support configurable TDP.
  • Weaker security extensions
    This processor provides less advanced security extensions than the average processor (AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TME, TME-MK).
    AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TME, TME-MK
  • Narrower instruction support
    This processor supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V).
    MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V
  • 7 years older release date
    This processor has an older release date than the average processor (2013 vs 2020).
    September 2013
    2013 vs 2020
  • More limited crypto acceleration
    This processor offers more limited crypto acceleration than the average processor (AES vs AES, SHA).
    AES vs AES, SHA
  • 69.6% lower PassMark score
    This processor has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (3,482 vs 11,469). The average processor scores 11,469 in PassMark benchmark.
    3,482 vs 11,469
  • 4 fewer CPU cores
    This processor has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    2 vs 6
  • 59.8% lower multi-core score
    This processor has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (2094 vs 5,209). The average processor scores 5,209 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    2,094 vs 5,209
  • 62.1% weaker multi-core performance
    This processor has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (1,063 vs 2,804.5). The average processor scores 2,804.5 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
    1,063 vs 2,804.5
  • 24.6% weaker single-core performance
    This processor has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1930 vs 2,558). The average processor scores 2,558 in PassMark single-core.
    1,930 vs 2,558
  • 31% lower single-core score
    This processor has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,059 vs 1,535). The average processor scores 1,535 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    1,059 vs 1,535
  • 2 fewer performance cores
    This processor has fewer performance cores than the average processor (2 vs 4). The average processor has 4 performance cores.
    2 vs 4
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    This processor has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    4 vs 8
  • Lower base clock
    This processor has a lower base clock than the average processor (2x3.5 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz).
    2x3.5 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz
  • No speed boosting
    This processor does not support automatic speed boosting, while the average processor does. 87.7% of processors offer this.
  • 37.5% lower bus transfer rate
    This processor has a lower bus transfer rate than the average processor (5 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor offers bus transfer rate of 8 GT/s.
    5 GT/s vs 8 GT/s
  • 83.3% larger process node
    This processor has a higher process node than the average processor (22 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    22 nm vs 12 nm
  • 83.3% smaller L2 cache
    This processor has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (0.5 MB vs 3 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 3 MB.
    0.5 MB vs 3 MB
  • 50% less L2 per core
    This processor has less L2 cache per core than the average processor (0.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
    0.25 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    This processor uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Haswell vs Kaby Lake).
    Haswell vs Kaby Lake
  • 66.7% smaller L1 cache
    This processor has a lower L1 cache than the average processor (128 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
    128 KB vs 384 KB
  • 55.6% smaller L3 cache
    This processor has a lower L3 cache than the average processor (4 MB vs 9 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 9 MB.
    4 MB vs 9 MB
  • 71.7% fewer transistors
    This processor has fewer transistors than the average processor (1.4 billion vs 4.95 billion). The average processor has 4.95 billion transistors.
    1.4 billion vs 4.95 billion
  • Less advanced foundry
    This processor uses a less advanced foundry process than the average processor (Intel 22 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
    Intel 22 nm vs Intel 14 nm
  • 50% lower memory speed
    This processor has a lower maximum memory speed than the average processor (1,600 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 3,200 MHz.
    1,600 MHz vs 3,200 MHz
  • 45.4% lower memory bandwidth
    This processor has a lower memory bandwidth than the average processor (25.6 GB/s vs 46.9 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s.
    25.6 GB/s vs 46.9 GB/s
  • Older DDR support
    This processor supports an older DDR generation than the average processor (DDR3 vs DDR4).
    DDR3 vs DDR4
  • Lower JEDEC memory speed
    This processor has a lower JEDEC memory speed than the average processor (DDR3-1600 MHz vs DDR4-3200 MHz). The average processor supports JEDEC memory speed of DDR4-3200 MHz.
    DDR3-1,600 MHz vs DDR4-3,200 MHz
  • 50% less memory capacity
    This processor has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average processor (32 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
    32 GB vs 64 GB
  • Limited PCIe bifurcation
    This processor supports less flexible PCIe bifurcation than the average processor (x16, x8/x8, x8/x4/x4 vs x16, x8/x8, x4/x4/x4/x4).
    x16, x8/x8, x8/x4/x4 vs x16, x8/x8, x4/x4/x4/x4
  • Narrower media codec support
    This processor supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (H.264 (HW decode/encode), MPEG-2 (HW decode/encode), VC-1 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode), JPEG (HW decode/encode)).
    H.264 (HW decode/encode), MPEG-2 (HW decode/encode), VC-1 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode), JPEG (HW decode/encode)
  • No configurable TDP
    This processor does not support configurable TDP, while the average processor does. 53.7% of processors support configurable TDP.
  • 20% higher base power
    This processor has a higher base power draw than the average processor (54 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    54 W vs 45 W

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

4.0
The Gaming Assassin
≈ estimated
06/08/2023
Gaming benchmarks · modern titles in 2023
Verdict
Intel Core i3-4330 is held back by its dual-core design and suits only basic use and older games.
8.0
Morgonaut Hack!ntosh
≈ estimated
01/12/2018
Build showcase · system checks and 4K editing claim
Verdict
Intel Core i3-4330 runs macOS well in a cheap Hackintosh and handles 4K editing, though it is old and limited to 8GB.
7.0
bolijaker
≈ estimated
29/08/2014
Unboxing · first look at the processor and stock cooler
Verdict
Intel Core i3-4330 is affordable and fine for everyday tasks, but not a good choice for gamers.
Not graded
Not graded

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.0
pcmag.com
✓ explicit
30/06/2014
Lab review · Dual-core desktop CPU
Verdict
The Intel Core i3-4330 is a low-power dual-core that beats AMD's chips at everyday desktop tasks, but AMD's APUs win at 3D gaming.
9.5
uk.pcmag.com
≈ estimated
30/06/2014
Benchmark review · Dual-core chip
Verdict
The Intel Core i3-4330 is a solid all-round desktop chip for everyday tasks and basic games, but AMD's graphics are much faster in 3D gaming.
7.8
gamestar.de
✓ explicit
20/09/2013
Lab test · Dual-core gaming CPU
Verdict
The Intel Core i3-4330 is a fast dual-core for gaming with a graphics card, but quad-core Core i5 chips lead it in game frame rates.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Intel Core i3-4330

  • Excellent value-for-money for budget desktop builds
  • Low power consumption with a 54W TDP, ideal for HTPCs or cool-running systems
  • Includes Hyper-Threading, allowing the dual-core chip to handle 4 threads for better multitasking
  • Better integrated graphics (HD 4600) compared to lower-end Pentium and Celeron models
  • Solid single-threaded performance for everyday office tasks and web browsing
  • Supports modern instruction sets like AVX2 and AES-NI

What customers don't like about Intel Core i3-4330

  • Significantly outdated by modern standards and no longer competitive with newer generations
  • Locked multiplier prevents overclocking for performance enthusiasts
  • Lacks Turbo Boost technology, meaning it cannot automatically increase its clock speed under load
  • Integrated graphics performance is weak compared to AMD's APU competition from the same era
  • Limited to 2 physical cores, which struggles with modern multithreaded professional applications and gaming
  • Does not officially support Windows 11 due to being an older 4th Gen Haswell architecture

Verdict

The Intel Core i3-4330 is a dual-core desktop processor based on the 22nm Haswell architecture, featuring a 3.50 GHz base frequency and 4 MB of L3 cache. It utilizes Intel Hyper-Threading technology to provide 4 threads, includes integrated Intel HD Graphics 4600, and supports up to 32 GB of DDR3-1600 memory within a 54W TDP. Its main advantages include strong single-core performance for its class, low power consumption, and improved integrated graphics compared to entry-level Pentium or Celeron models. However, its primary drawbacks are the lack of Turbo Boost technology, a locked multiplier that prevents overclocking, and its limited two-core physical count which struggles with modern, highly threaded applications.

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