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Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12400 outperforms the cheaper Core i3-530 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-530 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-12400 is 4380 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-530.
Advantages of Core i3-530
- Up to 62% cheaper than Core i5-12400 - €63.13 vs €164.13
- Up to 58% better value when playing Forza Horizon 5 than Core i5-12400 - €0.39 vs €0.92 per FPS
Advantages of Core i5-12400
- Performs up to 10% better in Forza Horizon 5 than Core i3-530 - 179 vs 162 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 - 12 vs 4 threads
Forza Horizon 5
Resolution
1920 x 1080
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Scheda Madre per Computer Desktop Yctze LGA 1155 con USB 3.0, Scheda Madre Che Supporta B75, DDR3 1700, Compatibile con Processori Core I7 2600, I3-530, Flex-ATX
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CPU CORE I5-12400 S1700 Box/2.5G BX8071512400 S RL4V IN
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Core i3-530
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Core i5-12400
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i3-530 | vs | Core i5-12400 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 7th, 2010 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Clarkdale | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 6 |
| 4 | Threads | 12 |
2.9 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.5 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.4 GHz |
| 73 W | TDP | 65 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 22.0x | Multiplier | 25.0x |
| Intel HD | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
PCs Using Core i3-530 or Core i5-12400
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42 FPS
€20.83/FPS
16 GB, N/A Storage
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42 FPS
€17.85/FPS
16 GB, N/A Storage
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