Atom x7433RE vs Core i5-3340S

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Atom x7433RE

2024

Why buy it

✅+2.2% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 9W instead of 65W, a 56W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA1264 with DDR5 support instead of LGA1155 and older memory support.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (9 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel UHD Graphics (32EU), while Core i5-3340S needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-3340S across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Core i5-3340S

2013

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +8.6% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (3,962 vs 4,049).
❌Launch MSRP is still $182 MSRP, while Atom x7433RE mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌622.2% higher power demand at 65W vs 9W.
❌Older platform position on LGA1155, while Atom x7433RE moves to FCBGA1264 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Atom x7433RE can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Atom x7433RE

2024

Core i5-3340S

2013

Why buy it

✅+2.2% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 9W instead of 65W, a 56W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA1264 with DDR5 support instead of LGA1155 and older memory support.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (9 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel UHD Graphics (32EU), while Core i5-3340S needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +8.6% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-3340S across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (3,962 vs 4,049).
❌Launch MSRP is still $182 MSRP, while Atom x7433RE mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌622.2% higher power demand at 65W vs 9W.
❌Older platform position on LGA1155, while Atom x7433RE moves to FCBGA1264 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Atom x7433RE can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Atom x7433RE better than Core i5-3340S?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Core i5-3340S is ahead with a 8.6% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Atom x7433RE pulls ahead with 2.2% better PassMark.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Atom x7433RE is the better fit. You are getting 2.2% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 4 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Atom x7433RE is the smarter buy by a wide margin for a fresh build. Atom x7433RE is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $182 MSRP, and it gives you 2.2% better PassMark. Core i5-3340S only looks stronger on raw value math because it is extremely cheap, but that is mostly used-market pricing on an obsolete 2013 platform. Even with 100.0% better value on paper (21.8 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), it really only makes sense as a very cheap stopgap or a niche existing-platform option for someone already on LGA1155.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Atom x7433RE is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2013), a healthier platform with FCBGA1264 and DDR5 instead of LGA1155, and more multi-core headroom with 4 cores / 4 threads instead of 4/4. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

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.

Atom x7433RE Benchmark Check

Core i5-3340S Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Atom x7433RE	Core i5-3340S
1080p
low	101 FPS	99 FPS
medium	101 FPS	99 FPS
high	101 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	83 FPS
1440p
low	101 FPS	99 FPS
medium	101 FPS	99 FPS
high	85 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	66 FPS	67 FPS
4K
low	66 FPS	66 FPS
medium	55 FPS	55 FPS
high	43 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	34 FPS

Open Atom x7433RE Open Core i5-3340S

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Atom x7433RE	Core i5-3340S
1080p
low	101 FPS	99 FPS
medium	92 FPS	99 FPS
high	85 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	66 FPS	99 FPS
1440p
low	91 FPS	99 FPS
medium	79 FPS	99 FPS
high	74 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	91 FPS
4K
low	71 FPS	99 FPS
medium	65 FPS	99 FPS
high	52 FPS	79 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	58 FPS

Open Atom x7433RE Open Core i5-3340S

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Atom x7433RE	Core i5-3340S
1080p
low	101 FPS	99 FPS
medium	101 FPS	99 FPS
high	101 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	99 FPS
1440p
low	101 FPS	99 FPS
medium	101 FPS	99 FPS
high	101 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	99 FPS
4K
low	101 FPS	99 FPS
medium	101 FPS	99 FPS
high	101 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	99 FPS

Open Atom x7433RE Open Core i5-3340S

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Atom x7433RE	Core i5-3340S
1080p
low	101 FPS	99 FPS
medium	101 FPS	99 FPS
high	101 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	99 FPS
1440p
low	101 FPS	99 FPS
medium	101 FPS	99 FPS
high	101 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	99 FPS
4K
low	101 FPS	99 FPS
medium	101 FPS	99 FPS
high	101 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	99 FPS

Open Atom x7433RE Open Core i5-3340S

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom x7433RE and Core i5-3340S

Atom x7433RE

The Atom x7433RE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Amston Lake (2024−2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1264. Thermal design power (TDP): 9 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 4,049 points. Launch price was $63.

Core i5-3340S

The Core i5-3340S is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 July 2013 (12 years ago). It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 3,962 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Atom x7433RE and Core i5-3340S share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Atom x7433RE versus 3.3 GHz on the Core i5-3340S — a 3% clock advantage for the Atom x7433RE (base: 1.5 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Atom x7433RE is built on the Amston Lake (2024−2025) architecture. In PassMark, the Atom x7433RE scores 4,049 against the Core i5-3340S's 3,962 — a 2.2% lead for the Atom x7433RE. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Atom x7433RE vs 6 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Core i5-3340S.

Feature	Atom x7433RE	Core i5-3340S
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 4
Boost Clock	3.4 GHz+3%	3.3 GHz
Base Clock	1.5 GHz	2.8 GHz+87%
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	6 MB Intel® Smart Cache
L2 Cache	2 MB (total)	—
Process	10 nm-55%	22 nm
Architecture	Amston Lake (2024−2025)	—
PassMark	4,049+2%	3,962

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Memory & Platform

The Atom x7433RE uses the FCBGA1264 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-3340S uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Atom x7433RE	Core i5-3340S
Socket	FCBGA1264	LGA1155
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800	—
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	—
RAM Channels	1	—
ECC Support	Yes	—
PCIe Lanes	9	—