The Core i7-8700K is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-530 and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $107.90 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-8700K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-530
- Up to 73% cheaper – $40.54 vs $148.44
- Consumes up to 23% less energy – 73 vs 95 Watts
Core i7-8700K vs Core i3-530 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-8700K
Oct 5th, 2017
Average FPS
190
100%
Min 1% FPS
126
100%
Price, €
€148.44
27%
Value, €/FPS
€0.78/FPS
31%
Core i3-530
Jan 7th, 2010
Average FPS
165
87%
Min 1% FPS
111
88%
Price, €
€40.54
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.24/FPS
100%
Core i7-8700K vs Core i3-530 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-8700K vs Core i3-530 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-8700K vs Core i3-530 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-8700K
Oct 5th, 2017
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.7 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i3-530
Jan 7th, 2010
Cores
2-core
33%
L3 Cache
4 MB
33%
Base Frequency
2.93 GHz
79%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
50%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-8700K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-530 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 5th, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
| $359.00 | MSRP | $113.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Clarkdale |
| 95 W | Power Consumption | 73 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.9 GHz |
| 4.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 4 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
