Core i3-2330M vs Pentium J2900

Core i3-2330M

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2011

Pentium J2900

4 Cores4 Thrd2 WWMax: 2.66 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-2330M

2 / 4

1,248

0.0%

1,254

+0.5%

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 i3-2330M is positioned at rank 679 and the Pentium J2900 is on rank 1013, 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 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 Per Dollar Pentium J2900

#1001

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2199%

#1002

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2167%

#1003

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1990%

#1004

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1981%

#1005

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1962%

#1007

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1895%

#1008

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1817%

#1009

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1814%

#1010

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1765%

#1013

Pentium J2900

MSRP: $94|Avg: $20

100%

#1014

Celeron T1700

MSRP: $80|Avg: $5

99%

#1015

Celeron T3500

MSRP: $80|Avg: $10

99%

#1016

A12-9720P

MSRP: $200|Avg: $25

98%

#1017

Core i5-4300M

MSRP: $227|Avg: N/A

98%

#1018

Celeron 1005M

MSRP: $86|Avg: N/A

97%

#1019

Athlon 64 X2 TK-42

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

97%

#1020

Athlon Neo MV-40

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

96%

#1021

Core i7-4860EQ

MSRP: $434|Avg: $80

95%

#1022

Pentium SU2700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

95%

#1023

A4-1250

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

94%

#1025

Core i5-4200M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

94%

#1026

Celeron 1000M

MSRP: $86|Avg: N/A

93%

#1028

Celeron B840

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Pentium J2900 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i3-2330M in both compute-intensive tasks (0.5% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i3-2330M	Pentium J2900
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($20)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-D (2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i3-2330M	Pentium J2900
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($20)

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 i3-2330M Benchmark Check

Pentium J2900 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-2330M and Pentium J2900

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.

Pentium J2900

The Pentium J2900 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 November 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-D (2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.41 GHz, with boost up to 2.66 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,254 points. Launch price was $94.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-2330M packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium J2900 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Pentium J2900 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Core i3-2330M versus 2.66 GHz on the Pentium J2900 — a 18.9% clock advantage for the Pentium J2900 (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.41 GHz). The Core i3-2330M uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium J2900 uses Bay Trail-D (2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-2330M scores 1,248 against the Pentium J2900's 1,254 — a 0.5% lead for the Pentium J2900. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-2330M vs 2 MB L2 Cache on the Pentium J2900.

Feature	Core i3-2330M	Pentium J2900
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	2.2 GHz	2.66 GHz+21%
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	2.41 GHz+10%
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)+50%	2 MB L2 Cache
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	2 MB+700%
Process	32 nm	22 nm-31%
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	Bay Trail-D (2013)
PassMark	1,248	1,254

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-2330M uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium J2900 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i3-2330M	Pentium J2900
Socket	PGA988	FCBGA1170
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	1333	—
Max RAM Capacity	16	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (Core i3-2330M) / not specified (Pentium J2900). The Core i3-2330M includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 3000), while the Pentium J2900 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i3-2330M rivals AMD A6-3400M.