Intel Core 3 100UL vs Intel Core 5 330 Comparison

The Verdict

The data presents an unusual comparison: the Intel Core 3 100UL and Intel Core 5 330 are both 6-core processors with a 15 W TDP, but they diverge sharply in almost every other measurable dimension. The Core 5 330 sits in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs, while the Core 3 100UL holds the 50th percentile. The Core 5 330 records an average benchmark score of 18345, placing it within 0.2% of the Intel Core i3-14100, Intel Core 7 360, Intel Core i3-13100, and Intel Core 3 305, its four nearest rivals.

The Core 3 100UL has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, which means the head-to-head comparison is one-sided. However, the architectural data alone tells a clear story. The Core 5 330 uses a 3 nm process node, while the Core 3 100UL uses 10 nm. The Core 5 330 boosts to 4.60 GHz, slightly higher than the Core 3 100UL's 4.50 GHz. The Core 5 330 also carries a launch MSRP of $309, though pricing does not factor into performance analysis.

For users seeking a processor with documented performance data, the Core 5 330 is the only option with measurable results. The Core 3 100UL's lack of benchmark scores means its real-world performance cannot be verified from the database. The Core 5 330 is a mobile processor with a single-channel memory bus, while the Core 3 100UL is a desktop processor with dual-channel memory support. These fundamental platform differences suggest they serve different system types despite similar core counts and TDP.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural generations and process nodes. The Core 3 100UL is built on Intel's Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-PS codename, and uses a 10 nm process from Intel. The Core 5 330 uses the Wildcat Lake codename on a 3 nm process node, also from Intel. This three-generation process gap indicates a significant difference in transistor density and power efficiency potential.

Core configuration differs despite identical core counts. The Core 3 100UL has 6 cores and 8 threads, meaning it supports hyper-threading to present 8 logical processors. The Core 5 330 has 6 cores and 6 threads, with no hyper-threading support. This means the Core 3 100UL can handle 2 more concurrent threads, which could matter in heavily threaded workloads.

Cache hierarchies diverge substantially. The Core 3 100UL provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 10 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core 5 330 provides 192 KB of L1 cache total, 2.5 MB of L2 total, and 6 MB of shared L3. The Core 3 100UL's L3 cache is 4 MB larger, which can benefit workloads with larger working sets.

Memory support differs by platform. The Core 3 100UL supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The Core 5 330 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory in a single-channel configuration, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. The Core 3 100UL has no recorded memory bandwidth figure in the database.

The integrated graphics also differ. The Core 3 100UL uses UHD Graphics with 64 execution units. The Core 5 330 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. PCIe connectivity differs as well: the Core 3 100UL provides Gen 4 with 8 CPU lanes, while the Core 5 330 provides Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes.

The socket types reflect their market segments. The Core 3 100UL uses Intel Socket 1700 for desktop systems. The Core 5 330 uses Intel BGA 1516, a ball-grid array socket for mobile systems. This confirms the Core 3 100UL targets desktop builds while the Core 5 330 targets laptops and other mobile form factors.

Where Each One Wins

The Core 5 330 wins in the absence of any recorded benchmark data for the Core 3 100UL. Its measured scores across Cinebench and Passmark suites provide a performance profile that the Core 3 100UL cannot match in the database. In Cinebench R23, the Core 5 330 scores 13150 in multi-core and 1856 in single-core. These results place it in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs.

The Core 3 100UL wins in thread count. With 8 threads versus the Core 5 330's 6 threads, it can process more concurrent threads. The database does not record how this translates into benchmark performance, but the thread advantage is factual. The Core 3 100UL also wins in L3 cache capacity, offering 10 MB shared versus the Core 5 330's 6 MB shared.

The Core 3 100UL wins in memory channel width. Its dual-channel memory bus doubles the channel count of the Core 5 330's single-channel bus. Wider memory channels typically provide higher memory bandwidth, though the Core 5 330's 59.7 GB/s figure is the only recorded bandwidth number in the database.

The Core 5 330 wins in process node. The 3 nm process versus 10 nm represents a substantial generational leap. The Core 5 330 also wins in base clock speed, starting at 1.50 GHz versus the Core 3 100UL's 1.20 GHz, and in boost clock, reaching 4.60 GHz versus 4.50 GHz.

The Core 3 100UL wins in PCIe lane count, providing 8 lanes versus the Core 5 330's 6 lanes. It also supports DDR4 memory in addition to DDR5, giving it compatibility with older memory technology. The Core 5 330 supports LPDDR5X, which the Core 3 100UL does not.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 5 330 has an average benchmark score of 18345. The Intel Core 3 100UL has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, so its average score is 0.

Q: How does the Core 5 330 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Core 5 330's average score of 18345 is 0.1% above the Intel Core i3-14100's 18318, 0.2% below the Intel Core 7 360's 18374, 0.2% below the Intel Core i3-13100's 18380, and 0.2% above the Intel Core 3 305's 18302.

Q: Do both processors support hyper-threading?

A: No. The Intel Core 3 100UL has 6 cores and 8 threads, indicating hyper-threading support. The Intel Core 5 330 has 6 cores and 6 threads, indicating no hyper-threading.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Intel Core 3 100UL supports DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration. The Intel Core 5 330 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X in a single-channel configuration with a memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 3 100UL has 10 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 5 330 has 6 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What is the release timing for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 3 100UL was released on 2024-04-07. The Intel Core 5 330 was released on 2026-04-15.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for this pair. However, the Core 5 330's individual benchmark suite provides a performance picture. In Cinebench R15, the Core 5 330 scores 1325 in multi-core and 186 in single-core. In Cinebench R20, scores are 5523 multi-core and 779 single-core. Cinebench R23 shows 13150 multi-core and 1856 single-core.

The Passmark suite for the Core 5 330 covers a range of workloads. Data compression scores 145287, data encryption scores 11076, and extended instructions score 12808. Prime number finding scores 114, floating point math scores 43885, and integer math scores 33258. Multithread scores 15471, physics scores 1201, and random string sorting scores 17771. Single-thread performance records 4088 in two separate entries.

The Core 3 100UL has no benchmark entries at all. This makes a direct head-to-head comparison impossible from the recorded data. The Core 5 330's scores in the 72nd percentile indicate it outperforms most CPUs in the database. The Core 3 100UL's 50th percentile suggests it sits at the median of all CPUs, but without recorded scores, its exact position cannot be verified.

The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13150 for the Core 5 330 stands against the Core 3 100UL's lack of any score. The 6-thread configuration of the Core 5 330 achieves this result despite no hyper-threading. The Core 3 100UL's 8-thread configuration could potentially compete in multi-threaded workloads, but the database provides no evidence of its performance.

The single-thread scores for the Core 5 330 demonstrate its high boost clock efficiency. The 1856 Cinebench R23 single-core score and 4088 Passmark single-thread score align with its 4.60 GHz boost clock. The Core 3 100UL's 4.50 GHz boost clock is only 0.10 GHz lower, but no scores exist to confirm its single-thread behavior.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several recorded specifications. The Core 3 100UL has 6 cores and 8 threads, while the Core 5 330 has 6 cores and 6 threads. Base clock speeds are 1.20 GHz for the Core 3 100UL and 1.50 GHz for the Core 5 330. Boost clocks are 4.50 GHz and 4.60 GHz, respectively.

Both processors have a TDP of 15 W. The Core 3 100UL uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Core 5 330 uses Intel BGA 1516. The Core 3 100UL is built on Raptor Lake with the Raptor Lake-PS codename. The Core 5 330 uses the Wildcat Lake codename. The process nodes are 10 nm for the Core 3 100UL and 3 nm for the Core 5 330.

Cache configurations differ in structure. The Core 3 100UL has 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 10 MB shared L3. The Core 5 330 has 192 KB L1 total, 2.5 MB L2 total, and 6 MB shared L3. Memory support shows the Core 3 100UL with DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel, while the Core 5 330 has DDR5 and LPDDR5X in single-channel with a memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s.

Neither processor supports ECC memory. PCIe connectivity differs: the Core 3 100UL has Gen 4 with 8 CPU lanes, and the Core 5 330 has Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 64EU for the Core 3 100UL and Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores for the Core 5 330.

The market segments differ, with the Core 3 100UL classified as Desktop and the Core 5 330 as Mobile. Both are Active in production status. Release dates are 2024-04-07 for the Core 3 100UL and 2026-04-15 for the Core 5 330. The Core 5 330 has a launch MSRP of $309 and a part number of SAE3G, while the Core 3 100UL has no recorded MSRP or part number. Neither has an unlocked multiplier.