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Core i3-530 vs Ryzen 7 3700X

Core i3-530 vs Ryzen 7 3700X: 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 223 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 7 3700X

3.6 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 8C/16T 3.60-4.40GHz Tray - 100-00000071

Buy for 157.96 on Amazon

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Updated 224 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 223 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 7 3700X

3.6 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 8C/16T 3.60-4.40GHz Tray - 100-00000071

Buy for 157.96 on Amazon

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Updated 224 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 7 3700X 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 Ryzen 7 3700X is 3468 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-530.

Advantages of Core i3-530

  • Up to 60% cheaper than Ryzen 7 3700X - €63.13 vs €157.96
  • Up to 57% better value when playing Forza Horizon 5 than Ryzen 7 3700X - €0.39 vs €0.91 per FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 7 3700X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Ryzen 7 3700X

  • Performs up to 7% better in Forza Horizon 5 than Core i3-530 - 174 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 - 16 vs 4 threads
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Forza Horizon 5

Forza Horizon 5

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Intel Core i3-530 Logo
Core i3-530

Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010


FPS

162

93%

Value, €/FPS

€0.39/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 223 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Logo
Ryzen 7 3700X

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019


FPS

174

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.91/FPS

43%

Price, €

€157.96

39%

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 8C/16T 3.60-4.40GHz Tray - 100-00000071

Buy for 157.96 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 224 minutes ago

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Game Graphics

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Intel Core i3-530 Logo
Core i3-530

Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Logo
Ryzen 7 3700X

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-530 Logo
Core i3-530

Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010


Single-Core

360

22%

Multi-Core

755

9%

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Logo
Ryzen 7 3700X

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019


Single-Core

1654

100%

Multi-Core

8102

100%

Intel Core i3-530 Logo

Core i3-530

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AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Logo

Ryzen 7 3700X

Jan 7th, 2010Release Date
Jul 7th, 2019
Core i3CollectionRyzen 7
ClarkdaleCodenameMatisse
Intel Socket 1156SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
2Cores
8
4Threads
16
2.9 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.6 GHz
Non-TurboTurbo Clock Speed4.4 GHz
73 WTDP
65 W
32 nmProcess Size
7 nm
22.0xMultiplier
36.0x
Intel HD
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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