Core i3-330M vs V-Series V105

Core i3-330M

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 0.13 GHz2010

V-Series V105

1 Cores1 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.2 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-330M

2 / 4

1,032

+0.4%

1,028

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

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 i3-330M is positioned at rank 276 and the V-Series V105 is on rank 865, so the Core i3-330M 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 i3-330M

#82

Core i7-11700B

MSRP: $323|Avg: $311

97%

#264

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

426%

#265

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

420%

#266

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

386%

#267

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

384%

#268

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

380%

#270

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

367%

#271

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

352%

#272

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

352%

#273

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

342%

#276

Core i3-330M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#277

Core 2 Extreme X9100

MSRP: $851|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar V-Series V105

#853

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1427%

#854

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1406%

#855

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1291%

#856

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1285%

#857

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1273%

#859

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1230%

#860

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1179%

#861

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1177%

#862

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1145%

#865

V-Series V105

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#867

Core i7-1160G7

MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A

100%

#873

Celeron M 540

MSRP: $86|Avg: $20

99%

#877

Microsoft SQ1

MSRP: $300|Avg: $180

98%

#879

Core i5-6440HQ

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

98%

#880

Celeron Dual-Core T1600

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The V-Series V105 leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i3-330M is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.4% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i3-330M	V-Series V105
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i3-330M	V-Series V105
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 i3-330M Benchmark Check

V-Series V105 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-330M and V-Series V105

Core i3-330M

The Core i3-330M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.13 GHz, with boost up to 0.13 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066. Passmark benchmark score: 1,032 points. Launch price was $49.

V-Series V105

The V-Series V105 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 May 2010 (15 years ago). It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.2 GHz. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,028 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-330M packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the V-Series V105 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Core i3-330M has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 0.13 GHz on the Core i3-330M versus 1.2 GHz on the V-Series V105 — a 160.9% clock advantage for the V-Series V105. The Core i3-330M is built on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i3-330M scores 1,032 against the V-Series V105's 1,028 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i3-330M.

Feature	Core i3-330M	V-Series V105
Cores / Threads	2 / 4+100%	1 / 1
Boost Clock	0.13 GHz	1.2 GHz+823%
Base Clock	2.13 GHz	—
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	—
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	512 kB+100%
Process	32 nm-29%	45 nm
Architecture	Arrandale (2010−2011)	—
PassMark	1,032	1,028
Geekbench 6 Single	317	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	689	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-330M uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the V-Series V105 uses S1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i3-330M	V-Series V105
Socket	PGA988	S1
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1066	—
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x / EPT (Core i3-330M) / not specified (V-Series V105). The Core i3-330M includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Arrandale)), while the V-Series V105 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-330M targets Legacy Budget. Direct competitor: Core i3-330M rivals AMD Athlon II P320.