The Core i7-970 is a much faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-530. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i7-970
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-530
- Consumes up to 44% less energy – 73 vs 130 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i7-970 vs Core i3-530 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-970
Jul 19th, 2010
Average FPS
188
100%
Min 1% FPS
133
100%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i3-530
Jan 7th, 2010
Average FPS
186
99%
Min 1% FPS
131
98%
Price, €
€40.54
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.21/FPS
100%
Core i7-970 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
Ultra
1920x1080
+2
Average FPS
Average FPS
Epic
1920x1080
+4
Average FPS
Average FPS
Very High
1920x1080
+2
Average FPS
Average FPS
Very High
1920x1080
Average FPS
Average FPS
High
1920x1080
+1
Average FPS
Average FPS
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-970 vs Core i3-530 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-970 vs Core i3-530 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-970
Jul 19th, 2010
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.466 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Core i3-530
Jan 7th, 2010
Cores
2-core
33%
L3 Cache
4 MB
33%
Base Frequency
2.933 GHz
92%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-970 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-530 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jul 19th, 2010 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $1.13 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
| Gulftown | Codename | Clarkdale |
| 130 W | Power Consumption | 73 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.9 GHz |
| 3.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 4 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
| No | Overclockable | No |
