Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7740X outperforms Core i3-530 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-7740X is 2727 days newer than Core i3-530.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7740X
- Performs up to 3500% better in Cities: Skylines II than Core i3-530 - 36 vs 1 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-530 - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-530
- Consumes up to 35% less energy than Intel Core i7-7740X - 73 vs 112 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-7740X doesn't have integrated graphics
Cities: Skylines II
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Core i7-7740X
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Core i3-530
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i3-530
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Single-Core
360
22.031823745410037%
Multi-Core
755
14.307371612658706%
Intel Core i7-7740X | vs | Intel Core i3-530 |
|---|---|---|
Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Clarkdale |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
4.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.9 GHz |
| 4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 112 W | TDP | 73 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
43.0x | Multiplier | 22.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
