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Core i3-530 vs Core i5-12600KF

Core i3-530 vs Core i5-12600KF: 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 63.13 on Amazon

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Updated 234 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Core i5-12600KF

3.7 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo
Intel Core i5-12600KF, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 10 (6P+4E) core fino a 4,9 GHz sbloccato LGA1700 serie 600 chipset 125 W

Buy for 169.75 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 234 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 63.13 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 234 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Core i5-12600KF

3.7 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo
Intel Core i5-12600KF, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 10 (6P+4E) core fino a 4,9 GHz sbloccato LGA1700 serie 600 chipset 125 W

Buy for 169.75 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 234 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i5-12600KF 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 i5-12600KF is 4319 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-530.

Advantages of Core i3-530

  • Up to 63% cheaper than Core i5-12600KF - €63.13 vs €169.75
  • Up to 52% better value when playing Remnant II than Core i5-12600KF - €0.82 vs €1.71 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 42% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600KF - 73 vs 125 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-12600KF doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Core i5-12600KF

  • Performs up to 29% better in Remnant II than Core i3-530 - 99 vs 77 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-530 - 16 vs 4 threads
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Remnant II

Remnant II

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-530 Logo
Core i3-530

Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010


FPS

77

78%

Value, €/FPS

€0.82/FPS

100%

Price, €

€63.13

100%

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 63.13 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 234 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo
Core i5-12600KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

99

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.71/FPS

48%

Price, €

€169.75

37%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12600KF, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 10 (6P+4E) core fino a 4,9 GHz sbloccato LGA1700 serie 600 chipset 125 W

Buy for 169.75 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 234 minutes ago

Trending Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-530 Logo
Core i3-530

Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010

Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo
Core i5-12600KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-530 Logo
Core i3-530

Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010


Single-Core

360

15%

Multi-Core

755

6%

Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo
Core i5-12600KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2472

100%

Multi-Core

12036

100%

Intel Core i3-530 Logo

Core i3-530

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Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo

Core i5-12600KF

Jan 7th, 2010Release Date
Nov 4th, 2021
Core i3CollectionCore i5
ClarkdaleCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1156SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
2Cores
10
4Threads
16
2.9 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.7 GHz
Non-TurboTurbo Clock Speed4.9 GHz
73 W
TDP125 W
32 nmProcess Size
10 nm
22.0xMultiplier
37.0x
Intel HD
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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