Core i3-2330E vs A4-3305M

CPU

GPU

Core i3-2330E

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2011

A4-3305M

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.5 GHz2011

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-2330E

2 / 4

1,823

+0.6%

1,812

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 Core i3-2330E is positioned at rank 1133 and the A4-3305M is on rank 691, so the A4-3305M 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 i3-2330E

#1121

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3622%

#1122

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3569%

#1123

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3277%

#1124

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3262%

#1125

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3232%

#1127

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3121%

#1128

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2993%

#1129

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2988%

#1130

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2907%

#1133

Core i3-2330E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $10

100%

#1135

Core i5-4288U

MSRP: $342|Avg: N/A

96%

#1136

Core m3-6Y30

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

96%

#1137

Core i3-2340UE

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

95%

#1138

Core i7-2820QM

MSRP: $568|Avg: N/A

95%

#1139

Core i5-520M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

95%

#1141

Celeron 807

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

94%

#1142

Pentium B950

MSRP: $134|Avg: $35

94%

#1143

Celeron 220

MSRP: $42|Avg: $42

94%

#1144

Pentium B960

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

94%

#1146

Pentium 957

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

93%

#1147

Core 2 Duo SL9400

MSRP: $284|Avg: N/A

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A4-3305M

#679

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

972%

#680

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

957%

#681

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

879%

#682

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

875%

#683

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

867%

#685

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

837%

#686

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

803%

#687

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

801%

#688

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

780%

#691

A4-3305M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#696

Processor N95

MSRP: $160|Avg: $80

99%

#699

Athlon Silver 3050e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $60

99%

#704

C-60

MSRP: $50|Avg: $20

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The A4-3305M leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i3-2330E is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.6% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i3-2330E	A4-3305M
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i3-2330E	A4-3305M
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.

Core i3-2330E Benchmark Check

A4-3305M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-2330E and A4-3305M

Core i3-2330E

The Core i3-2330E 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: 1,823 points. Launch price was $225.

A4-3305M

The A4-3305M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FS1. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,812 points. Launch price was $50.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-2330E packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the A4-3305M's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Core i3-2330E versus 2.5 GHz on the A4-3305M — a 12.8% clock advantage for the A4-3305M (base: 2.2 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Core i3-2330E uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the A4-3305M uses Llano (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-2330E scores 1,823 against the A4-3305M's 1,812 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i3-2330E. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-2330E vs 0 kB on the A4-3305M.

Feature	Core i3-2330E	A4-3305M
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.2 GHz	2.5 GHz+14%
Base Clock	2.2 GHz+16%	1.9 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	0 kB
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512K (per core)+100%
Process	32 nm	32 nm
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	Llano (2011−2012)
PassMark	1,823	1,812
Geekbench 6 Single	—	276

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-2330E uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A4-3305M uses FS1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. Both support up to 16 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes.

Feature	Core i3-2330E	A4-3305M
Socket	PGA988	FS1
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1333	DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	16 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Core i3-2330E) vs AMD-V (A4-3305M). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 3000 (Core i3-2330E) and Radeon HD 6480G (A4-3305M) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-2330E targets Embedded, A4-3305M targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: A4-3305M rivals Pentium B950.