Core 2 Duo T5670 vs Core i3-4330

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 Core 2 Duo T5670 is positioned at rank 2 and the Core i3-4330 is on rank 687, so the Core 2 Duo T5670 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 Core 2 Duo T5670

#2

Core 2 Duo T5670

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#4

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

43%

#5

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

42%

#6

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

39%

#7

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

38%

#8

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

38%

#10

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

37%

#11

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

35%

#12

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

35%

#13

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

34%

#17

Core i3-350M

MSRP: $130|Avg: $10

32%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-4330

#1

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

12355%

#2

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

11674%

#3

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

8476%

#4

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2554%

#5

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2023%

#6

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1769%

#7

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1013%

#8

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1000%

#9

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

911%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

911%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

900%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

876%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

864%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

860%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

853%

#687

Core i3-4330

MSRP: $138|Avg: $60

100%

#689

Core i7-7700T

MSRP: $303|Avg: $75

98%

#690

Core i3-4150T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $30

98%

#691

Core i7-3770S

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

98%

#692

Core i7-6800K

MSRP: $434|Avg: $120

98%

#693

Core i5-4670S

MSRP: $213|Avg: $30

98%

#694

Core i5-3550

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

98%

#695

Core i3-7300

MSRP: $184|Avg: $46

97%

#696

Core i5-3450

MSRP: $184|Avg: $95

97%

#697

FX-4300

MSRP: $122|Avg: $25

97%

#698

Celeron G550

MSRP: $52|Avg: $15

97%

#700

Core i3-4370T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $138

97%

#701

FX-6200

MSRP: $169|Avg: $25

96%

#702

FX-4150

MSRP: $137|Avg: $20

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i3-4330 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core 2 Duo T5670 in both compute-intensive tasks (1.2% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core 2 Duo T5670	Core i3-4330
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($60)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Merom-2M (2008) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core 2 Duo T5670	Core i3-4330
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($60)

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.

Core 2 Duo T5670 Benchmark Check

Core i3-4330 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo T5670 and Core i3-4330

Core 2 Duo T5670

The Core 2 Duo T5670 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Merom-2M (2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 3,440 points. Launch price was $249.

Core i3-4330

The Core i3-4330 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 54 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,482 points. Launch price was $171.

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Processing Power

The Core 2 Duo T5670 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i3-4330's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T5670 versus 3.5 GHz on the Core i3-4330 — a 64.2% clock advantage for the Core i3-4330 (base: 1.8 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core 2 Duo T5670 uses the Merom-2M (2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Core i3-4330 uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo T5670 scores 3,440 against the Core i3-4330's 3,482 — a 1.2% lead for the Core i3-4330. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo T5670 vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i3-4330.

Feature	Core 2 Duo T5670	Core i3-4330
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	1.8 GHz	3.5 GHz+94%
Base Clock	1.8 GHz	3.5 GHz+94%
L3 Cache	2 MB L2 Cache	4 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	256 kB (per core)
Process	65 nm	22 nm-66%
Architecture	Merom-2M (2008)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	3,440	3,482+1%

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core 2 Duo T5670) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-4330). The Core i3-4330 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4600), while the Core 2 Duo T5670 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-4330 targets Desktop.