Core i3-330UM vs Core i3-2348M

Core i3-330UM

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 0.1 GHz2010

Core i3-2348M

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-330UM

2 / 4

1,297

+0.9%

1,286

0.0%

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 i3-330UM is positioned at rank 305 and the Core i3-2348M is on rank 775, so the Core i3-330UM 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 i3-330UM

#293

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

452%

#294

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

446%

#295

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

409%

#296

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

407%

#297

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

404%

#299

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

390%

#300

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

374%

#301

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

373%

#302

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

363%

#305

Core i3-330UM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-2348M

#763

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1141%

#764

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1124%

#765

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1032%

#766

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1027%

#767

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1018%

#769

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

983%

#770

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

942%

#771

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

941%

#772

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

916%

#775

Core i3-2348M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#790

Athlon 64 TF-20

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i3-2348M leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i3-330UM is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.9% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i3-330UM	Core i3-2348M
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 (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i3-330UM	Core i3-2348M
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 i3-330UM Benchmark Check

Core i3-2348M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-330UM and Core i3-2348M

Core i3-330UM

The Core i3-330UM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 May 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 0.1 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1288. Thermal design power (TDP): 18 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,297 points. Launch price was $69.

Core i3-2348M

The Core i3-2348M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,286 points. Launch price was $225.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i3-330UM and Core i3-2348M share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 0.1 GHz on the Core i3-330UM versus 2.3 GHz on the Core i3-2348M — a 183.3% clock advantage for the Core i3-2348M (base: 1.2 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Core i3-330UM uses the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i3-2348M uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-330UM scores 1,297 against the Core i3-2348M's 1,286 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i3-330UM. Both processors carry 3 MB of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i3-330UM	Core i3-2348M
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	0.1 GHz	2.3 GHz+2200%
Base Clock	1.2 GHz	2.3 GHz+92%
L3 Cache	3 MB	3 MB
L2 Cache	512 kB	512 kB
Process	32 nm	32 nm
Architecture	Arrandale (2010−2011)	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	1,297	1,286
Geekbench 6 Single	300	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	600	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-330UM uses the BGA1288 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i3-2348M uses PGA988 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-800 on the Core i3-330UM versus 1333 on the Core i3-2348M — the Core i3-2348M supports 199.1% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i3-2348M supports up to 16 of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: HM55 (Core i3-330UM) and HM65,HM67,QM67,QS67 (Core i3-2348M).

Feature	Core i3-330UM	Core i3-2348M
Socket	BGA1288	PGA988
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-800	1333+44333%
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB+52428700%	16
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-330UM) vs true (Core i3-2348M). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Core i3-330UM) and Intel HD Graphics 3000 (Core i3-2348M) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-330UM targets Legacy Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i3-330UM rivals Pentium SU7300; Core i3-2348M rivals Core i3-2330M.