Xeon X3330 vs Core i5-3337U

Xeon X3330

95 WW2008

Core i5-3337U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.7 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon X3330

2,102

+0.4%

2,093

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 Xeon X3330 is positioned at rank 854 and the Core i5-3337U is on rank 1099, so the Xeon X3330 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 Xeon X3330

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

19774%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

3733%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

3317%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

2563%

#482

Xeon 6724P

MSRP: $3622|Avg: $3622

100%

#483

EPYC 9634

MSRP: $10304|Avg: $3949

100%

#484

EPYC 7773X

MSRP: $8800|Avg: $8800

99%

#485

Xeon Gold 6258R

MSRP: $3950|Avg: $1400

97%

#486

EPYC 9175F

MSRP: $4256|Avg: $3703

97%

#488

EPYC 9534

MSRP: $8803|Avg: $2999

96%

#854

Xeon X3330

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#856

Xeon 5120

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

99%

#858

Xeon W3530

MSRP: $294|Avg: $10

99%

#860

Xeon W3520

MSRP: $284|Avg: $15

98%

#861

Xeon E3-1271 v3

MSRP: $727|Avg: $831

98%

#862

Xeon E5603

MSRP: $188|Avg: N/A

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-3337U

#1087

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3155%

#1088

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3109%

#1089

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2854%

#1090

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2841%

#1091

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2815%

#1093

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2718%

#1094

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2606%

#1095

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2602%

#1096

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2532%

#1099

Core i5-3337U

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

100%

#1100

Core i5-2450M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

99%

#1101

Core i5-7Y54

MSRP: $281|Avg: $100

99%

#1102

Core i5-7Y57

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

99%

#1104

Pentium 997

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

98%

#1105

Pentium A1018

MSRP: $132|Avg: $15

97%

#1106

Core i5-2430M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

96%

#1108

Pentium Dual Core T4500

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

96%

#1109

Celeron B820

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

96%

#1110

Pentium B980

MSRP: $125|Avg: $35

95%

#1111

Celeron 867

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

94%

#1112

Pentium B970

MSRP: $125|Avg: $39

94%

#1113

Core i5-2410M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

93%

#1114

Pentium T2370

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon X3330 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon X3330	Core i5-3337U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($225)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-3337U ($225), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($225 less, Infinity% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon X3330	Core i5-3337U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($225)

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.

Xeon X3330 Benchmark Check

Core i5-3337U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon X3330 and Core i5-3337U

Xeon X3330

The Xeon X3330 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 2.66 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,102 points. Launch price was $800.

Core i5-3337U

The Core i5-3337U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,093 points. Launch price was $225.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-3337U is built on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon X3330 scores 2,102 against the Core i5-3337U's 2,093 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon X3330. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon X3330 vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-3337U.

Feature	Xeon X3330	Core i5-3337U
Cores / Threads	—	2 / 4
Boost Clock	—	2.7 GHz
Base Clock	2.66 GHz+48%	1.8 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB L2 Cache+100%	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	256K (per core)
Process	45 nm	22 nm-51%
Architecture	—	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	2,102	2,093

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon X3330 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-3337U uses BGA1023 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon X3330	Core i5-3337U
Socket	LGA775	BGA1023
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	—	1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	32
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon X3330) / true (Core i5-3337U). The Core i5-3337U includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4000), while the Xeon X3330 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i5-3337U rivals AMD A8-4555M.