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Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900K 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 i9-12900K is 4319 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-530.
Advantages of Core i3-530
- Up to 85% cheaper than Core i9-12900K - €63.13 vs €434.79
- Up to 83% better value when playing Valheim than Core i9-12900K - €0.33 vs €1.94 per FPS
- Consumes up to 42% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900K - 73 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Core i9-12900K
- Performs up to 19% better in Valheim than Core i3-530 - 224 vs 189 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-530 - 24 vs 4 threads
Valheim
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
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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Core i9-12900K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
224
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.94/FPS
17%
Price, €
€434.79
14%
FPS Winner
INTEL Core i9-12900K - Vassoio LGA1700 da 3,2 GHz
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
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Core i3-530
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Core i9-12900K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i3-530 | vs | Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 7th, 2010 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i9 |
| Clarkdale | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 16 |
| 4 | Threads | 24 |
| 2.9 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
73 W | TDP | 125 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 22.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
| Intel HD | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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