CPU Comparison
Intel Core i5-3340M vs Intel Core i5-3365M
A side-by-side comparison of specs, performance and value. The Intel Core i5-3340M is a dual-core, quad-thread Ivy Bridge mobile processor in a socketed FC-PGA12F package for Intel Socket G2, offering 2.7 GHz base and 3.4 GHz turbo clocks with Intel HD 4000 graphics and TXT security, representing one of the fastest dual-core mobile CPUs of its generation.
The Bottom Line
Overview & Launch
Specifications Compared
Performance Compared
Productivity
The 3.4 GHz turbo provides a small but noticeable improvement over the i5-3230M in single-threaded tasks.
Can handle basic office tasks but struggles with modern web applications and multitasking.
Gaming
HD 4000 at 1250 MHz turbo is slightly better than lower-clocked variants but still only suitable for very old games.
Only suitable for very old or lightweight games at low resolutions and settings.
Virtualization
Full VT-x, VT-d, and TXT support make this well-equipped for enterprise virtualization scenarios within its two-core limit.
Supports VT-x and VT-d, but only two cores limit practical virtual machine usage.
Efficiency
Standard 35 W mobile power consumption, identical to other Ivy Bridge dual-core parts.
Reasonable for a 2012 35 W mobile chip, but far less efficient than modern processors.
Specialized Performance
AI / ML
- No AI acceleration hardware
- No AVX2 instruction support
- Completely unsuitable for AI workloads
- No AI acceleration hardware
- No AVX2 or later instruction support
- Completely unsuitable for any AI workload
Content Creation
Gaming
- HD 4000 at 1250 MHz turbo is the best integrated graphics in the Ivy Bridge dual-core lineup
- Still fundamentally limited for any modern gaming
- Can handle older titles like Minecraft and Source engine games at low settings better than lower-clocked variants
- Intel HD 4000 is vastly outdated for modern games
- Can handle games like Minecraft, Terraria, and older titles at low settings
- No dedicated GPU means no realistic path to modern gaming
Industry Impact
Best CPU by Use Case
Target Audience
Strengths & Weaknesses
Pros
- Highest turbo frequency (3.4 GHz) of any socketed Ivy Bridge dual-core
- TXT Trusted Execution Technology for enterprise security
- Higher HD 4000 turbo (1250 MHz) than i5-3230M
- Socket G2 allows drop-in upgrades from Sandy Bridge
- Complete enterprise feature set: VT-x, VT-d, TXT, AES-NI
Cons
- Still only two cores, fundamentally limiting for modern workloads
- No AVX2 instruction support
- 35 W TDP constrains thin laptop designs
- Socket G2 platform is dead with no further upgrade path
- Quad-core i7 upgrades may offer better value on the same platform
Pros
- Intel HD 4000 was a meaningful graphics leap for integrated solutions in 2012
- 22nm process improved power efficiency
- VT-x and VT-d virtualization support
- TXT (Trusted Execution Technology) for enterprise security
- AES-NI hardware encryption acceleration
Cons
- Only two cores, completely insufficient for modern multi-threaded workloads
- No AVX2 support limits newer software compatibility
- 35 W TDP is high by modern ultrabook standards
- No modern connectivity (USB 4, Thunderbolt)
- Obsolete for any current meaningful use case
Competitors & Alternatives
Intel Core i5-3340M
- AMD A10-4655MRival
Mobile ULV
- AMD A10-4600MRival
Mobile Mainstream
- Intel Core i7-3520MRival
Mobile Performance
- Compare head-to-headIntel Core i5-3365MRival
Mobile BGA
- AMD A8-4500MRival
Mobile Value
- Intel Core i7-3612QMAlt
Quad-core upgrade for Socket G2 that dramatically outperforms the i5-3340M in multi-threaded tasks at the same 35 W TDP.
Lower-cost dual-core alternative with only slightly lower clocks (2.6/3.2 GHz vs 2.7/3.4 GHz).
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Intel Core i5-3365M
- AMD A10-4600MRival
Mobile Mainstream
- AMD A8-4500MRival
Mobile Budget
- Intel Core i7-3520MRival
Mobile Premium
- Intel Core i3-3110MRival
Mobile Entry
- AMD A6-4400MRival
Mobile Budget
- Intel Core i5-4200MAlt
Haswell successor with better power efficiency and slightly improved graphics.
Slightly higher-clocked Ivy Bridge alternative in a socketed package.
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Our Verdict on Each
The i5-3340M was the fastest dual-core Ivy Bridge mobile processor available in a socketed package, making it the ultimate upgrade for Socket G2 laptops. While thoroughly obsolete for modern use, it remains the best drop-in option for extending older business laptops.
Best for: As the final CPU upgrade for a Socket G2 laptop, providing the maximum possible dual-core performance on that platform.
Read the full reviewThe Core i5-3365M was a solid mid-range mobile processor in 2012, offering meaningful improvements over its Sandy Bridge predecessors in graphics and power efficiency. Today, it is obsolete for any demanding workload but can still handle basic tasks in older laptops.
Best for: Keeping an existing laptop with this processor functional for basic tasks
Read the full reviewFrequently Asked Questions
Which is faster for gaming, Intel Core i5-3340M or Intel Core i5-3365M?
For gaming, the Intel Core i5-3365M leads with a gaming performance score of 25/100 among Intel Core i5-3340M and Intel Core i5-3365M.
Do Intel Core i5-3340M and Intel Core i5-3365M use the same socket?
No. They use different sockets (Intel Core i5-3340M: Intel Socket G2 (988B), Intel Core i5-3365M: Intel BGA 1023), so each needs a compatible motherboard.
Which is faster in multi-core benchmarks?
The Intel Core i5-3365M posts the highest multi-core benchmark score. Multi-core results: Intel Core i5-3340M (2,000), Intel Core i5-3365M (2,100). Benchmark figures are approximate and workload-dependent.