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Intel i5-2520M vs i3-2330M

The Intel Core i3-2330M @ 2.20GHz is newer than Intel Core i5-2520M @ 2.50GHz, while Intel Core i5-2520M @ 2.50GHz is around 45% faster in multi-threaded (CPU Mark) testing, it is around 29% faster in single-thread testing. Both CPUs operates at simliar power levels (TDP). All the CPUs in this comparison belong in the Laptop CPU Class.The values below were tabulated from a combined 7160 benchmarks submitted from our PerformanceTest software and results and are updated daily to include new submissions.

  • The first section will show basic information for each CPU selected.
  • The additional graphs shows the CPU Mark and Single Thread values of each CPU selected.
  • An accompany graph, if price data is available, will shows the value for money, in terms of the CPU Mark/Thread Rating per dollar.
  • The last section will show approximate yearly running costs for the CPUs.

×Intel Core i5-2520M @ 2.50GHz×Intel Core i3-2330M @ 2.20GHz+ ADD
Price Search Online $39.95 - BUY
Socket TypePGA988BBGA1023
CPU ClassLaptopLaptop
Clockspeed2.5 GHz2.2 GHz
Turbo SpeedUp to 3.2 GHzNot Supported
# of Physical Cores2 (Threads: 4)2 (Threads: 4)
CacheL1: 128KB, L2: 0.5MB, L3: 3MBL1: 128KB, L2: 0.5MB, L3: 3MB
TDP35W35W
Yearly Running Cost$6.39$6.39
Other
First Seen on ChartQ1 2011Q3 2011
# of Samples51981962
CPU Value66.030.8
Single Thread Rating(% diff. to max in group)1356(0.0%)964(-28.9%)
CPU Mark(% diff. to max in group)2237(0.0%)1231(-45.0%)
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CPU Mark Rating
As of 21st of December 2024 - Higher results represent better performance
Intel Core i5-2520M @ 2.50GHz
2,237
Intel Core i3-2330M @ 2.20GHz
1,231
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CPU Value (CPU Mark / $Price)
As of 21st of December 2024 - Higher results represent better value
Intel Core i5-2520M @ 2.50GHz
66.0
Intel Core i3-2330M @ 2.20GHz
30.8
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CPU Single Thread Rating
As of 21st of December 2024 - Higher results represent better performance
Intel Core i5-2520M @ 2.50GHz
1,356
Intel Core i3-2330M @ 2.20GHz
964
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Estimated Energy Usage Cost
Estimated Energy Adjustable Values
Average hours of use per day Average CPU Utilization (0-100%)1 Power cost, $ per kWh2
8
25
1Average user usage is typically low and can vary from task to task. An estimate load 25% is nominal.
2Typical power costs vary around the world. Check your last power bill for details. Values of $0.15 to $0.45 per kWh are typical.
Intel Core i5-2520M @ 2.50GHz Intel Core i3-2330M @ 2.20GHz
Max TDP35W35W
Power consumption per day (kWh)NANA
Running cost per dayNANA
Power consumption per year (kWh)NANA
Running cost per yearNANA
Shown CPU power usage is based on linear interpolation of Max TDP (i.e. max load). Actual CPU power profile may vary.