Core i3-4330 vs Phenom II X6 1075T

CPU

GPU

Core i3-4330

2 Cores4 Thrd54 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2013

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Phenom II X6 1075T

6 Cores6 Thrd125 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2010

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-4330

2 / 4

3,482

0.0%

3,500

+0.5%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i3-4330

2013

Why buy it

✅Costs $107 less on MSRP ($138 MSRP vs $245 MSRP).
✅Delivers 76.6% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 25.2 vs 14.3 PassMark/$ ($138 MSRP vs $245 MSRP).
✅Draws 54W instead of 125W, a 71W reduction.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with HD Graphics 4600, while Phenom II X6 1075T needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Phenom II X6 1075T across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (3,482 vs 3,500).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 6 MB).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Phenom II X6 1075T.

Phenom II X6 1075T

2010

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +9.0% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (6 MB vs 4 MB).
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Core i3-4330.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 14.3 vs 25.2 PassMark/$ ($245 MSRP vs $138 MSRP).
❌131.5% higher power demand at 125W vs 54W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i3-4330 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i3-4330

2013

Phenom II X6 1075T

2010

Why buy it

✅Costs $107 less on MSRP ($138 MSRP vs $245 MSRP).
✅Delivers 76.6% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 25.2 vs 14.3 PassMark/$ ($138 MSRP vs $245 MSRP).
✅Draws 54W instead of 125W, a 71W reduction.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with HD Graphics 4600, while Phenom II X6 1075T needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +9.0% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (6 MB vs 4 MB).
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Core i3-4330.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Phenom II X6 1075T across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (3,482 vs 3,500).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 6 MB).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Phenom II X6 1075T.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 14.3 vs 25.2 PassMark/$ ($245 MSRP vs $138 MSRP).
❌131.5% higher power demand at 125W vs 54W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i3-4330 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Phenom II X6 1075T better than Core i3-4330?

Yes. Phenom II X6 1075T is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 9.0% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data and 0.5% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Phenom II X6 1075T is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 9.0% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Phenom II X6 1075T is the better fit. You are getting 0.5% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 6 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (6 MB vs 4 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Phenom II X6 1075T is the smarter buy by a wide margin for a fresh build. Phenom II X6 1075T is 77.5% more expensive on MSRP at $245 MSRP versus $138 MSRP, and it gives you a 9.0% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Core i3-4330 only looks stronger on raw value math because it is extremely cheap, but that is mostly used-market pricing on an obsolete 2013 platform. Even with 76.6% better value on paper (25.2 vs 14.3 PassMark/$), it really only makes sense as a very cheap stopgap or a niche existing-platform option for someone already on LGA1150.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core i3-4330 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2013 vs 2010). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i3-4330 Benchmark Check

Phenom II X6 1075T Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i3-4330	Phenom II X6 1075T
1080p
low	87 FPS	88 FPS
medium	87 FPS	88 FPS
high	87 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	88 FPS
1440p
low	87 FPS	88 FPS
medium	87 FPS	88 FPS
high	86 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	72 FPS
4K
low	65 FPS	62 FPS
medium	56 FPS	56 FPS
high	43 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	34 FPS

Open Core i3-4330 Open Phenom II X6 1075T

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i3-4330	Phenom II X6 1075T
1080p
low	87 FPS	88 FPS
medium	87 FPS	88 FPS
high	87 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	65 FPS	88 FPS
1440p
low	87 FPS	88 FPS
medium	78 FPS	88 FPS
high	73 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	88 FPS
4K
low	62 FPS	88 FPS
medium	57 FPS	88 FPS
high	40 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	72 FPS

Open Core i3-4330 Open Phenom II X6 1075T

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i3-4330	Phenom II X6 1075T
1080p
low	87 FPS	88 FPS
medium	87 FPS	88 FPS
high	87 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	88 FPS
1440p
low	87 FPS	88 FPS
medium	87 FPS	88 FPS
high	87 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	88 FPS
4K
low	87 FPS	88 FPS
medium	87 FPS	88 FPS
high	87 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	88 FPS

Open Core i3-4330 Open Phenom II X6 1075T

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i3-4330	Phenom II X6 1075T
1080p
low	87 FPS	88 FPS
medium	87 FPS	88 FPS
high	87 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	88 FPS
1440p
low	87 FPS	88 FPS
medium	87 FPS	88 FPS
high	87 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	88 FPS
4K
low	87 FPS	88 FPS
medium	87 FPS	88 FPS
high	87 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	88 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-4330 and Phenom II X6 1075T

Core i3-4330

The Core i3-4330 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 54 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,482 points. Launch price was $171.

Phenom II X6 1075T

The Phenom II X6 1075T is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 September 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Thuban (2010) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,500 points. Launch price was $260.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-4330 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Phenom II X6 1075T offers 6 cores / 6 threads — the Phenom II X6 1075T has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Core i3-4330 versus 3.5 GHz on the Phenom II X6 1075T — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Core i3-4330 uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Phenom II X6 1075T uses Thuban (2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-4330 scores 3,482 against the Phenom II X6 1075T's 3,500 — a 0.5% lead for the Phenom II X6 1075T. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Core i3-4330 vs 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X6 1075T.

Feature	Core i3-4330	Phenom II X6 1075T
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	6 / 6+200%
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz	3.5 GHz
Base Clock	3.5 GHz+17%	3 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	6 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	512 kB (per core)+100%
Process	22 nm-51%	45 nm
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Thuban (2010)
PassMark	3,482	3,500
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	1,896
Geekbench 6 Single	—	679
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	1,960

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-4330 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Phenom II X6 1075T uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1600 memory speed. Both support up to 32 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes.

Feature	Core i3-4330	Phenom II X6 1075T
Socket	LGA1150	AM3
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1600	DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	32 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Only the Phenom II X6 1075T has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-4330) vs AMD-V (Phenom II X6 1075T). The Core i3-4330 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4600), while the Phenom II X6 1075T requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-4330 targets Desktop, Phenom II X6 1075T targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Phenom II X6 1075T rivals Core i5-750.

Feature	Core i3-4330	Phenom II X6 1075T
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	HD Graphics 4600	—
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	AMD-V
Target Use	Desktop	Gaming

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Value Analysis

The Core i3-4330 launched at $138 MSRP, while the Phenom II X6 1075T debuted at $245. On MSRP ($138 vs $245), the Core i3-4330 is $107 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-4330 delivers 25.2 pts/$ vs 14.3 pts/$ for the Phenom II X6 1075T — making the Core i3-4330 the 55.4% better value option.