Core i5-3335S vs Athlon X4 880K
Core i5-3335S
Athlon X4 880K
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 i5-3335S is positioned at rank 877 and the Athlon X4 880K is on rank 511, so the Athlon X4 880K offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-3335S
Performance Per Dollar Athlon X4 880K
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-3335S | Athlon X4 880K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ More affordable ($25) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Godaveri (2014−2016) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-3335S | Athlon X4 880K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+19%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ More affordable ($25) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-3335S and Athlon X4 880K
Core i5-3335S
The Core i5-3335S is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 November 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,672 points. Launch price was $69.
Athlon X4 880K
The Athlon X4 880K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Godaveri (2014−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 3,649 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Core i5-3335S and Athlon X4 880K share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Core i5-3335S versus 4.2 GHz on the Athlon X4 880K — a 27% clock advantage for the Athlon X4 880K (base: 2.7 GHz vs 4 GHz). The Core i5-3335S uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Athlon X4 880K uses Godaveri (2014−2016) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-3335S scores 3,672 against the Athlon X4 880K's 3,649 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i5-3335S.
| Feature | Core i5-3335S | Athlon X4 880K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 4.2 GHz+31% |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz | 4 GHz+48% |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 4 MB+1500% |
| Process | 22 nm-21% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) | Godaveri (2014−2016) |
| PassMark | 3,672 | 3,649 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-3335S uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon X4 880K uses FM2+ (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-3335S | Athlon X4 880K |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | FM2+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Value Analysis
The Core i5-3335S launched at $225 MSRP, while the Athlon X4 880K debuted at $95. At current prices ($30 vs $25), the Athlon X4 880K is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-3335S delivers 122.4 pts/$ vs 146.0 pts/$ for the Athlon X4 880K — making the Athlon X4 880K the 17.6% better value option.
| Feature | Core i5-3335S | Athlon X4 880K |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $225 | $95-58% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $25-17% |
| Performance per Dollar | 122.4 | 146.0+19% |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2015 |
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