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Core i3-530 vs Core i5-12400F

Core i3-530 vs Core i5-12400F: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i3-530

2.9 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-530 Logo
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

Buy for 54 on Amazon

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Updated 899 minutes ago

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Core i5-12400F

2.5 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-12400F Logo
CPU CORE I5-12400F S1700 BOX/2.5G BX8071512400F S RL4W IN

Buy for 151.22 on Amazon

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Updated 900 minutes ago

Core i3-530

2.9 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-530 Logo
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

Buy for 54 on Amazon

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Updated 899 minutes ago

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Core i5-12400F

2.5 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-12400F Logo
CPU CORE I5-12400F S1700 BOX/2.5G BX8071512400F S RL4W IN

Buy for 151.22 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 900 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i5-12400F 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 i5-12400F is 4380 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-530.

Advantages of Core i3-530

  • Up to 64% cheaper than Core i5-12400F - €54.00 vs €151.22
  • Up to 24% better value when playing Assassin's Creed Mirage than Core i5-12400F - €0.87 vs €1.14 per FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-12400F doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Core i5-12400F

  • Performs up to 115% better in Assassin's Creed Mirage than Core i3-530 - 133 vs 62 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
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Assassin's Creed Mirage

Assassin's Creed Mirage

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i3-530 Logo
Core i3-530

Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010


FPS

62

47%

Value, €/FPS

€0.87/FPS

100%

Price, €

€54

280%

Value Winner

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

Buy for 54 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 899 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-12400F Logo
Core i5-12400F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

133

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.14/FPS

76%

Price, €

€151.22

100%

FPS Winner

CPU CORE I5-12400F S1700 BOX/2.5G BX8071512400F S RL4W IN

Buy for 151.22 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 900 minutes ago

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i3-530 Logo
Core i3-530

Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010

Intel Core i5-12400F Logo
Core i5-12400F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-530 Logo
Core i3-530

Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010


Single-Core

364

16%

Multi-Core

755

8%

Intel Core i5-12400F Logo
Core i5-12400F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2221

100%

Multi-Core

9125

100%

Intel Core i3-530 Logo

Core i3-530

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Intel Core i5-12400F Logo

Core i5-12400F

Jan 7th, 2010Release Date
Jan 4th, 2022
Core i3CollectionCore i5
ClarkdaleCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1156SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
2Cores
6
4Threads
12
2.9 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.5 GHz
Non-TurboTurbo Clock Speed4.4 GHz
73 WTDP
65 W
32 nmProcess Size
10 nm
22.0xMultiplier
25.0x
Intel HD
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockableNo

PCs Using Core i3-530 or Core i5-12400F

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