Key Differences
In short — Core i5-3550 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 i5-3550 is 843 days newer than Core i3-530.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-530
- Consumes up to 5% less energy than Intel Core i5-3550 - 73 vs 77 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-3550
- Performs up to 2% better in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i3-530 - 156 vs 153 FPS
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
Core i3-530
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Core i5-3550
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-530 | vs | Intel Core i5-3550 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 7th, 2010 | Release Date | Apr 29th, 2012 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Clarkdale | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.9 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
73 W | TDP | 77 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
| 22.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
| Intel HD | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
