Intel Core 5 330

Cores: 6
L3 cache: 6MB (shared)
TDP: 10-15 W (max. boost up to 35 W)
Transistor size: 2 nm

Core 5 330 - laptop processor produced by Intel for socket FCBGA1516 that has 6 cores and 6 threads. The base clock frequency of the CPU is 1500 MHz, but due to Turbo Boost technology, it can perform up to 4600 MHz. The size of the L3 cache is 6 MB. Please note that this chip has integrated graphics Intel Xe3 Graphics (2-Core).

Review

Single-Core Performance

72

Multi-Core Performance

24

Power Efficiency

82

Integrated Graphics

43

NanoReview Final Score

54

Compare Intel Core 5 330 with other CPUs

Cinebench

Reputable cross-platform benchmark for high-performance processors

Cinebench 2024 (Single)

107

Cinebench 2024 (Multi)

405

Cinebench 2026 (Single)	112
Cinebench 2026 (Multi)	569

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GeekBench v6

The new version of this benchmark emulates common operations often used in real-world apps

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

2593

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

7931

Sources: GeekBench [1]

PassMark

Synthetic test that focuses on raw computational performance for low-level functions

Passmark CPU (Single-Core)

3988

Passmark CPU (Multi-Core)

14895

Sources: PassMark [3]

Performance Per Watt

Shows the score you get per each watt of PL1 TDP

Cinebench 2024 / Watt	27 PPW
Geekbench 6 Multi / Watt	528.7 PPW
Passmark CPU Mark / Watt	993 PPW

These are rough calculations, as most CPUs surpass PL1 TDP wattage even in multicore workloads.

General

Vendor	Intel
Released	April 16, 2026
Type	Laptop
Instruction Set	x86-64
Codename	Wildcat Lake
Model number	330
Integrated GPU	Xe3 Graphics (2-Core)

CPU

Performance Cores
P-Cores	2
P-Threads	2
Base Frequency (P)	1.5 GHz
Turbo Boost Frequency (P)	4.6 GHz

Efficient Cores
E-Cores	4
E-Threads	4
Base Frequency (E)	1.4 GHz
Turbo Boost Frequency (E)	3.4 GHz

Total
Total Cores	6
Total Threads	6
Bus Frequency	100 MHz
Multiplier	15x
L1 Cache	192K (per core)
L2 Cache	2560K (per core)
L3 Cache	6MB (shared)
Unlocked Multiplier	No

Package

Fabrication Process	2 nm
TDP (PL1)	10-15 W (configurable)
Max. Boost TDP (PL2)	35 W
Socket	FCBGA1516
Peak Temperature	100°C

iGPU

Integrated Graphics	Intel Xe3 Graphics (2-Core)
GPU Base Clock	300 MHz
GPU Boost Clock	2500 MHz
Shading Units	256
TMUs	16
ROPs	8
Execution Units	4
TGP	25 W

iGPU FLOPS

1.3 TFLOPS

See also: Intel Xe3 Graphics (2-Core) – integrated graphics of Intel Core 5 330

Memory Support

Memory Types	- LPDDR5X-7467 - DDR5-6400
Max. Memory Size	64 GB
Memory Channels	1
Max. Memory Bandwidth	59.7 GB/s
ECC Support	No

Misc

Official Site	Intel Core 5 330 official page
PCI Express Version	4.0
PCI Express Lanes	6

Competitors

1. Intel Core 5 330 vs Intel Core 5 320

2. Intel Core 5 330 vs Intel Core 7 350

3. Intel Core 5 330 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225H

4. Intel Core 5 330 vs Intel Core 5 120U

5. Intel Core 5 330 vs Apple A18 Pro (MacBook)

6. Intel Core 5 330 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 322

7. Intel Core 5 330 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 125H

8. Intel Core 5 330 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 226V

9. Intel Core 5 330 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225U

10. Intel Core 5 330 vs Intel Core i5 13420H

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