FPSVersusCore i3-3225 vs Core i5-3330
Performance score
By our estimate, Core i5-3330 beats Core i3-3225 by 14%.
Both CPUs use the same socket (LGA1155), so you can swap one for the other on the same board (check BIOS support).
The score is our own estimate from the specs (cores, threads, clocks, architecture generation), not a benchmark run. 100 = the fastest CPU in our database.
Real tests
What the test measures
Blender is a popular free 3D graphics program. The test makes the device render three ready-made 3D scenes (light, shadows, reflections) and counts how many render passes it finishes per minute. The higher the number, the faster the device handles heavy work: 3D, video editing, photo processing. On a CPU the test loads all cores at once, so it shows the chip's full power; on a graphics card it shows its compute strength.
CPU rendering (Blender)
Median of real test runs on users' computers. It does not show FPS in games. Data updated: 31.10.2026.
Overview
| Core i3-3225 | Core i5-3330 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score (0–100) | 10.15 | 11.55 |
| Ranking position | 518 | 510 |
| Power efficiency (0–100) | 9.64 | 7.84 |
| Type | Desktop | Desktop |
| Manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge | Ivy Bridge |
| Release date | Q3 2012 | Q3 2012 |
Specifications
| Core i3-3225 | Core i5-3330 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 2 | 4 |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| Base clock | 3.3 GHz | 3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| L3 cache | 3 MB | 6 MB |
| Process node | 22 nm | 22 nm |
| Unlocked multiplier | no | no |
| Integrated graphics | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | Intel HD Graphics 2500 |
| NPU (AI accelerator) | no | no |
Compatibility
| Core i3-3225 | Core i5-3330 | |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | LGA1155 |
| TDP | 55 W | 77 W |
Memory and PCI Express
| Core i3-3225 | Core i5-3330 | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | DDR3-1333/1600 | DDR3-1333/1600 |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max memory | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| PCI Express version | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe lanes | no data | 16 |
Pros and cons
Core i3-3225
- 3% faster single core
- lower TDP: 55 W vs 77 W
Core i5-3330
- 14% higher overall score
- more cores: 4 vs 2
- bigger L3 cache: 6 MB vs 3 MB
Other comparisons
Preliminary data: specs are still being checked against the manufacturer's website.
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