The Core i7-2600K is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-530, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $184.64 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-2600K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-530
- Up to 82% cheaper – $40.54 vs $225.18
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 23% less energy – 73 vs 95 Watts
Core i7-2600K vs Core i3-530 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-2600K
Jan 9th, 2011
Average FPS
191
100%
Min 1% FPS
134
100%
Price, €
€225.18
18%
Value, €/FPS
€1.17/FPS
18%
Core i3-530
Jan 7th, 2010
Average FPS
186
97%
Min 1% FPS
131
98%
Price, €
€40.54
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.21/FPS
100%
Core i7-2600K vs Core i3-530 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-2600K vs Core i3-530 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-2600K vs Core i3-530 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-2600K
Jan 9th, 2011
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Core i3-530
Jan 7th, 2010
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
4 MB
50%
Base Frequency
2.933 GHz
86%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
83%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-2600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-530 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
| $3.17 | MSRP | $1.13 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Clarkdale |
| 95 W | Power Consumption | 73 W |
| Performance | ||
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
3.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.9 GHz |
| 3.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
8 MB | L3 Cache | 4 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
| Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
