Core i3-330E vs Pentium SU2700

Core i3-330E

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 0.03 GHz2010

Pentium SU2700

1 Cores1 Thrd10 WWMax: 1.3 GHz2009

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-330E

2 / 4

1,260

0.0%

1,268

+0.6%

Celeron 857

Pentium T3400

Pentium Dual-Core E2200

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 i3-330E is positioned at rank 1157 and the Pentium SU2700 is on rank 1022, so the Pentium SU2700 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 i3-330E

#1145

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

4121%

#1146

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

4060%

#1147

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3728%

#1148

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3711%

#1149

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3677%

#1151

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3551%

#1152

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3404%

#1153

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3399%

#1154

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3308%

#1157

Core i3-330E

MSRP: $177|Avg: $89

100%

#1159

Core i7-2640M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

99%

#1160

Core M-5Y71

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

99%

#1162

Core i7-2620M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

98%

#1164

Celeron N3010

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

96%

#1165

Core i7-3537U

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

95%

#1166

Core M-5Y10c

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

95%

#1167

Core M-5Y31

MSRP: $281|Avg: $30

95%

#1168

Core M-5Y10a

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

95%

#1170

Celeron 1047UE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

95%

#1171

Core M-5Y70

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

95%

#1172

Celeron U3400

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium SU2700

#1010

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2314%

#1011

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2280%

#1012

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2093%

#1013

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2084%

#1014

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2065%

#1016

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1994%

#1017

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1912%

#1018

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1909%

#1019

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1857%

#1022

Pentium SU2700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

100%

#1023

A4-1250

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

99%

#1025

Core i5-4200M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

98%

#1026

Celeron 1000M

MSRP: $86|Avg: N/A

98%

#1028

Celeron B840

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

98%

#1029

Celeron M 743

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

98%

#1030

Core i7-3612QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

97%

#1031

Pentium 967

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

97%

#1033

Core i5-4400E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $50

96%

#1034

Pentium Dual Core T4400

MSRP: $107|Avg: $5

95%

#1037

Core i7-8665UE

MSRP: $409|Avg: $409

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Pentium SU2700 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i3-330E in both compute-intensive tasks (0.6% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i3-330E	Pentium SU2700
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($89)	✅ More affordable ($10)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Westmere (2010−2011) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Pentium SU2700 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 89% cheaper ($10 vs $89) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core i3-330E	Pentium SU2700
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+796%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($89)	✅ More affordable ($10)

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 i3-330E Benchmark Check

Pentium SU2700 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-330E and Pentium SU2700

Core i3-330E

The Core i3-330E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Westmere (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.13 GHz, with boost up to 0.03 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1288. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066. Passmark benchmark score: 1,260 points. Launch price was $177.

Pentium SU2700

The Pentium SU2700 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 1.3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: BGA956. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,268 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-330E packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium SU2700 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Core i3-330E has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 0.03 GHz on the Core i3-330E versus 1.3 GHz on the Pentium SU2700 — a 191% clock advantage for the Pentium SU2700 (base: 2.13 GHz vs 1.3 GHz). The Core i3-330E uses the Westmere (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium SU2700 uses Penryn (2008−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-330E scores 1,260 against the Pentium SU2700's 1,268 — a 0.6% lead for the Pentium SU2700. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Core i3-330E vs 0 kB on the Pentium SU2700.

Feature	Core i3-330E	Pentium SU2700
Cores / Threads	2 / 4+100%	1 / 1
Boost Clock	0.03 GHz	1.3 GHz+4233%
Base Clock	2.13 GHz+64%	1.3 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB	0 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB	2 MB+300%
Process	32 nm-29%	45 nm
Architecture	Westmere (2010−2011)	Penryn (2008−2011)
PassMark	1,260	1,268

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-330E uses the BGA1288 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium SU2700 uses BGA956 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i3-330E	Pentium SU2700
Socket	BGA1288	BGA956
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0+82%	PCIe 1.1

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Value Analysis

The Core i3-330E launched at $177 MSRP, while the Pentium SU2700 debuted at $100. At current prices ($89 vs $10), the Pentium SU2700 is $79 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-330E delivers 14.2 pts/$ vs 126.8 pts/$ for the Pentium SU2700 — making the Pentium SU2700 the 159.8% better value option.