Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700F 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 i7-12700F is 4380 days newer than Core i3-530.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700F
- Performs up to 32% better in Valorant than Core i3-530 - 895 vs 676 FPS
- Consumes up to 11% less energy than Intel Core i3-530 - 65 vs 73 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-530 - 20 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-530
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-12700F doesn't have integrated graphics
Valorant
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
FPS
895
100%
Value, £/FPS
£0.28/FPS
100%
Price, £
£249.12
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
Updated 2559 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-12700F | vs | Intel Core i3-530 |
---|---|---|
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Clarkdale |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
12 | Cores | 2 |
20 | Threads | 4 |
2.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.9 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
65 W | TDP | 73 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
21.0x | Multiplier | 22.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
No | Overclockable | No |