Key Differences
In short — Core i7-3930K 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 i7-3930K is 676 days newer than Core i3-530.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3930K
- Performs up to 4% better in Need For Speed Unbound than Core i3-530 - 125 vs 120 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-530 - 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-530
- Consumes up to 44% less energy than Intel Core i7-3930K - 73 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3930K doesn't have integrated graphics
Need For Speed Unbound
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-3930K
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Core i3-530
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3930K | vs | Intel Core i3-530 |
|---|---|---|
Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Clarkdale |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.9 GHz |
| 3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 130 W | TDP | 73 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 22.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
