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Core i5-3330S vs Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

Core i5-3330S vs Ryzen Threadripper 3960X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i5-3330S

2.7 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i5-3330S Processor 2.7GHz 5.0GT-s 6MB LGA 1155 CPU44; OEM

Buy for $149.95 on Amazon

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FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

3.8 GHz | 24-core

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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 24-Core, 48-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for $1,300 on Amazon

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Updated 147 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-3330S

2.7 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i5-3330S Processor 2.7GHz 5.0GT-s 6MB LGA 1155 CPU44; OEM

Buy for $149.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 146 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

3.8 GHz | 24-core

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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 24-Core, 48-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for $1,300 on Amazon

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Updated 147 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen Threadripper 3960X outperforms the cheaper Core i5-3330S on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-3330S is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen Threadripper 3960X is 2639 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-3330S.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-3330S

  • Up to 88% cheaper than Ryzen Threadripper 3960X - $149.95 vs $1300.0
  • Up to 85% better value when playing Rust than Ryzen Threadripper 3960X - $0.95 vs $6.28 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 77% less energy than AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X - 65 vs 280 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

  • Performs up to 31% better in Rust than Core i5-3330S - 207 vs 158 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-3330S - 48 vs 4 threads
This is a free version of Rust.
Rust

Rust

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i5-3330S Logo
Core i5-3330S

Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012


FPS

158

76%

Value, $/FPS

$0.95/FPS

100%

Price, $

$149.95

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i5-3330S Processor 2.7GHz 5.0GT-s 6MB LGA 1155 CPU44; OEM

Buy for $149.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 146 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X Logo
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

Desktop • Nov 25th, 2019


FPS

207

100%

Value, $/FPS

$6.28/FPS

15%

Price, $

$1300

11%

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 24-Core, 48-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for $1,300 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 147 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i5-3330S Logo
Core i5-3330S

Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X Logo
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

Desktop • Nov 25th, 2019

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-3330S Logo
Core i5-3330S

Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012


Single-Core

544

32%

Multi-Core

1616

12%

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X Logo
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

Desktop • Nov 25th, 2019


Single-Core

1667

100%

Multi-Core

13317

100%

Intel Core i5-3330S Logo

Intel Core i5-3330S

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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X Logo

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

Sep 3rd, 2012Release Date
Nov 25th, 2019
Core i5CollectionRyzen Threadripper
Ivy BridgeCodenameCastle Peak
Intel Socket 1155SocketAMD Socket TRX4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
24
4Threads
48
2.7 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.8 GHz
3.2 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.5 GHz
65 W
TDP280 W
22 nmProcess Size
7 nm
27.0xMultiplier
38.0x
Intel HD 2500
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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