Intel Core 5 330 vs Intel Processor 300 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 5 330 and Intel Processor 300 occupy very different positions in the database. The Core 5 330 has recorded benchmark scores across multiple Cinebench and PassMark tests, while the Intel Processor 300 has no benchmark entries in the database. This absence of recorded data for the Processor 300 means the head-to-head comparison is necessarily one-sided: the Core 5 330 delivers measurable performance where the Processor 300 has no recorded scores to compare against.

Focusing on the Core 5 330's own results, the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 13,150 places it firmly in the mainstream mobile segment. Its single-core R23 result of 1,856 shows strong per-thread capability. In Cinebench R20, the multicore score of 5,523 and single-core score of 779 follow the same pattern. The older R15 test yields 1,325 multicore and 186 single-core.

PassMark results for the Core 5 330 are extensive. The multithread score of 15,471 and single-thread score of 4,088 indicate balanced performance across both heavily threaded and lightly threaded workloads. Data compression scores 145,287, while data encryption reaches 11,076. Extended instructions score 12,808, floating point math 43,885, and integer math 33,258. Random string sorting completes at 17,771, physics at 1,201, and finding prime numbers at 114.

The database places the Core 5 330 in the 72nd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 18,345. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i3-14100 with an average score of 18,318 (0.1% behind), the Intel Core 7 360 at 18,374 (0.2% ahead), the Intel Core i3-13100 at 18,380 (0.2% ahead), and the Intel Core 3 305 at 18,302 (0.2% behind). These deltas are extremely tight, all within 0.2%, indicating the Core 5 330 sits in a crowded performance band where small score differences separate neighboring products.

For the Intel Processor 300, the database lists no benchmarks, no average score, and no nearest rivals. Its percentile ranking of 50 reflects this lack of measured data. The comparison cannot show wins for either processor because no head-to-head benchmark results exist in the record.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has recorded benchmark scores in the database?

A: Only the Intel Core 5 330 has benchmark entries. It has 17 recorded scores across Cinebench R15, R20, R23, and multiple PassMark tests. The Intel Processor 300 has no benchmark records.

Q: What is the Core 5 330's best single-core result?

A: The highest single-core score is 4,088 on PassMark single-thread, with Cinebench R23 single-core at 1,856 and R20 single-core at 779.

Q: How does the Core 5 330 compare to its closest rival, the Intel Core i3-14100?

A: The Core 5 330 has an average benchmark score of 18,345, which is 0.1% higher than the Core i3-14100's 18,318. The difference is negligible, placing them statistically level.

Q: Does the Intel Processor 300 have a boost clock?

A: No. The database lists only a base clock of 3.90 GHz for the Processor 300, with no boost clock recorded. The Core 5 330 has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz.

Q: What is the percentile ranking for each processor?

A: The Core 5 330 sits in the 72nd percentile among all CPUs. The Intel Processor 300 sits in the 50th percentile, though this rank accompanies zero recorded benchmark data.

Q: Which processor supports more PCIe lanes?

A: The Intel Processor 300 supports Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Core 5 330 supports Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only).

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages. The Intel Core 5 330 uses the Wildcat Lake codename with a 3 nm process node, fabricated by Intel. The Intel Processor 300 uses the Raptor Lake-S architecture with a 10 nm process node and a die size of 163 mm². Both are Intel designs, but the process node difference is substantial: 3 nm versus 10 nm.

Core counts differ significantly. The Core 5 330 has 6 cores and 6 threads, all physical cores with no hyper-threading. The Intel Processor 300 has 2 cores and 4 threads, meaning it uses simultaneous multithreading to reach four threads from two physical cores. The Core 5 330's thread count equals its core count, while the Processor 300 doubles its threads over cores.

Cache hierarchies also differ. The Core 5 330 has a 192 KB L1 cache, a 2.5 MB L2 cache, and a 6 MB shared L3 cache. The Intel Processor 300 has an 80 KB per-core L1 cache, a 1.25 MB per-core L2 cache, and a 6 MB shared L3 cache. The shared L3 is identical at 6 MB, but the L1 and L2 configurations follow different design philosophies: one uses aggregate sizing, the other uses per-core sizing.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The Core 5 330 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The Intel Processor 300 uses UHD Graphics 710. Both are integrated solutions, but the Xe3 implementation is newer and positioned differently in Intel's graphics lineup.

Memory support diverges. The Core 5 330 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a single-channel memory bus and 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Processor 300 supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus; no bandwidth figure is recorded for it. The memory bus width difference is notable: single-channel versus dual-channel.

PCIe support differs by generation and lane count. The Core 5 330 uses PCIe Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes. The Intel Processor 300 uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The Processor 300 offers more lanes at a newer generation, which matters for expansion capability.

Socket and market segment differ completely. The Core 5 330 uses Intel BGA 1516, a soldered mobile socket, and targets the mobile market segment. The Intel Processor 300 uses Intel Socket 1700, a desktop socket, and targets the desktop market segment. These are fundamentally different physical platforms with different upgrade paths and cooling solutions.

Release dates are far apart. The Core 5 330 was released on 2026-04-15, while the Intel Processor 300 was released on 2024-01-07. The Core 5 330 is a newer design by over two years.

Specification Differences

The Intel Core 5 330 and Intel Processor 300 differ across nearly every specification field in the database.

Core count: 6 cores for the Core 5 330 versus 2 cores for the Intel Processor 300. Thread count: 6 threads versus 4 threads.

Base clock: 1.50 GHz for the Core 5 330 versus 3.90 GHz for the Intel Processor 300. Boost clock: 4.60 GHz for the Core 5 330 versus no recorded boost clock for the Processor 300.

TDP: 15 watts for the Core 5 330 versus 46 watts for the Intel Processor 300. The Core 5 330 draws far less power, consistent with its mobile positioning.

Socket: Intel BGA 1516 for the Core 5 330 versus Intel Socket 1700 for the Intel Processor 300.

Process node: 3 nm for the Core 5 330 versus 10 nm for the Intel Processor 300.

Die size: not recorded for the Core 5 330 versus 163 mm² for the Intel Processor 300.

L1 cache: 192 KB for the Core 5 330 versus 80 KB per core for the Intel Processor 300. L2 cache: 2.5 MB versus 1.25 MB per core. L3 cache: 6 MB shared for both.

Memory support: DDR5 and LPDDR5X for the Core 5 330 versus DDR4 and DDR5 for the Intel Processor 300. Memory bus: single-channel versus dual-channel. Memory bandwidth: 59.7 GB/s for the Core 5 330, none recorded for the Processor 300.

PCIe: Gen 4 with 6 lanes for the Core 5 330 versus Gen 5 with 16 lanes for the Intel Processor 300.

Integrated graphics: Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) for the Core 5 330 versus UHD Graphics 710 for the Intel Processor 300.

Market segment: Mobile versus Desktop. Release date: 2026-04-15 versus 2024-01-07. Launch MSRP: $309 for the Core 5 330 versus $82 for the Intel Processor 300.

Part numbers differ: SAE3G for the Core 5 330 and SRN3J for the Intel Processor 300. Both have locked multipliers, and neither supports ECC memory. Both are produced by Intel and list production status as Active.

The Verdict

The database shows the Intel Core 5 330 as a measured, middle-of-the-pack performer with a 72nd percentile ranking and an average benchmark score of 18,345. It sits within 0.2% of four rivals: the Core i3-14100, Core 7 360, Core i3-13100, and Core 3 305. This clustering indicates the Core 5 330 delivers performance consistent with its immediate competitors, neither dominating nor trailing them by any meaningful margin.

The Intel Processor 300 has no recorded benchmark data. Its 50th percentile ranking exists without supporting scores, and it has no nearest rivals in the database. No performance claims can be made from the record for this processor.

The Core 5 330 uses 6 physical cores, a 4.60 GHz boost clock, 15 watt TDP, and a 3 nm process node. The Intel Processor 300 uses 2 cores with 4 threads, a 3.90 GHz base clock with no boost, 46 watt TDP, and a 10 nm process node. The Core 5 330 is a mobile part with a BGA socket, while the Processor 300 is a desktop part with Socket 1700.

The data supports choosing the Core 5 330 for applications where measured multicore and single-core performance matters, given its extensive benchmark record and strong percentile placement. The Intel Processor 300 offers no benchmark evidence in the database, so any selection based on recorded performance must favor the Core 5 330. The Processor 300 does provide dual-channel memory support and PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, which the Core 5 330 lacks, but these are feature differences rather than performance measurements.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 330 wins in every measured performance category because it is the only processor in this comparison with benchmark scores. Its PassMark multithread score of 15,471 and single-thread score of 4,088 provide concrete evidence of capability. Cinebench R23 multicore at 13,150 and single-core at 1,856 reinforce this position. With 6 cores and a 4.60 GHz boost clock, the Core 5 330 delivers performance suitable for mobile workloads where the 15 watt TDP keeps power consumption low.

The Intel Processor 300 wins in platform features. It supports dual-channel memory, which the Core 5 330 does not. It offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, far exceeding the Core 5 330's Gen 4 with 6 lanes. Its base clock of 3.90 GHz is substantially higher than the Core 5 330's 1.50 GHz, though the Core 5 330 compensates with its boost clock. The Processor 300 also supports DDR4 memory in addition to DDR5, broadening compatibility with existing desktop platforms.

For power efficiency, the Core 5 330 leads with a 15 watt TDP versus 46 watts for the Processor 300. This is a decisive advantage for thermally constrained mobile designs. The 3 nm process node of the Core 5 330 versus the 10 nm node of the Processor 300 explains part of this efficiency gap.

For desktop expansion, the Intel Processor 300 leads with its 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes and dual-channel memory bus. These features support more capable discrete graphics and additional expansion cards. The Core 5 330's 6 PCIe Gen 4 lanes limit expansion to a narrower configuration.

The Core 5 330 has a newer release date, 2026-04-15, and a newer integrated graphics solution in Intel Xe3 Graphics. The Processor 300, released 2024-01-07, uses the older UHD Graphics 710. Neither processor supports ECC memory, and both have locked multipliers.

In summary, the Core 5 330 wins on measured performance, power efficiency, and newer architecture. The Intel Processor 300 wins on memory channel width, PCIe capability, and desktop platform flexibility. The choice depends on whether the workload prioritizes recorded benchmark performance or platform expansion features.