Athlon 64 TF-20 vs Core i3-2330M

Athlon 64 TF-20

1 Cores1 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.6 GHz2009

Core i3-2330M

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2011

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Athlon 64 TF-20

1 / 1

1,245

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core i3-2330M

2 / 4

1,248

+0.2%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Athlon 64 TF-20 is positioned at rank 790 and the Core i3-2330M is on rank 679, so the Core i3-2330M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 TF-20

#778

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1178%

#779

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1161%

#780

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1066%

#781

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1061%

#782

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1051%

#784

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1015%

#785

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

973%

#786

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

972%

#787

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

946%

#790

Athlon 64 TF-20

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

100%

#795

Core i3-1115G4E

MSRP: $213|Avg: $47

99%

#797

Celeron M 900

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

98%

#800

Celeron B815

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

98%

#801

Celeron B810

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

98%

#803

Core i7-1365UE

MSRP: $429|Avg: $429

97%

#805

3020e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-2330M

#667

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

940%

#668

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

927%

#669

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

851%

#670

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

847%

#671

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

839%

#673

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

810%

#674

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

777%

#675

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

776%

#676

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

755%

#679

Core i3-2330M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#681

Core i3-N305

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i3-2330M delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Athlon 64 TF-20 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.2% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Athlon 64 TF-20	Core i3-2330M
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sherman (2009) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Athlon 64 TF-20	Core i3-2330M
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)	✅ More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Athlon 64 TF-20 Benchmark Check

Core i3-2330M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Athlon 64 TF-20 and Core i3-2330M

Athlon 64 TF-20

The Athlon 64 TF-20 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Sherman (2009) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: S1g1. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,245 points. Launch price was $149.

Core i3-2330M

The Core i3-2330M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 June 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,248 points. Launch price was $225.

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Processing Power

The Athlon 64 TF-20 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Core i3-2330M offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Core i3-2330M has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Athlon 64 TF-20 versus 2.2 GHz on the Core i3-2330M — a 31.6% clock advantage for the Core i3-2330M. The Athlon 64 TF-20 uses the Sherman (2009) architecture (65 nm), while the Core i3-2330M uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon 64 TF-20 scores 1,245 against the Core i3-2330M's 1,248 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i3-2330M.

Feature	Athlon 64 TF-20	Core i3-2330M
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	2 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	1.6 GHz	2.2 GHz+38%
Base Clock	—	2.2 GHz
L3 Cache	—	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512 kB+100%	256K (per core)
Process	65 nm	32 nm-51%
Architecture	Sherman (2009)	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	1,245	1,248

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Memory & Platform

The Athlon 64 TF-20 uses the S1g1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i3-2330M uses PGA988 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-667 on the Athlon 64 TF-20 versus 1333 on the Core i3-2330M — the Core i3-2330M supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i3-2330M supports up to 16 of RAM compared to 4 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Chipset compatibility: Socket S1 (Athlon 64 TF-20) and HM65,HM67,QM67,QS67 (Core i3-2330M).

Feature	Athlon 64 TF-20	Core i3-2330M
Socket	S1g1	PGA988
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-667	1333+66550%
Max RAM Capacity	4 GB+26214300%	16
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: false (Athlon 64 TF-20) vs true (Core i3-2330M). The Core i3-2330M includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 3000), while the Athlon 64 TF-20 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i3-2330M rivals AMD A6-3400M.