The Core i7-8700 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-530. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i7-8700
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 11% less energy – 65 vs 73 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-530
The Core i7-8700 is better in every way
Core i7-8700 vs Core i3-530
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-8700
Oct 5th, 2017
Average FPS
198
100%
Min 1% FPS
136
100%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
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Core i3-530
Jan 7th, 2010
Average FPS
180
91%
Min 1% FPS
125
92%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i7-8700 vs Core i3-530 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Very High
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+3
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Ultra
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+2
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High
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+1
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High
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+3
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-8700 vs Core i3-530 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-8700 vs Core i3-530 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-8700
Oct 5th, 2017
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i3-530
Jan 7th, 2010
Cores
2-core
33%
L3 Cache
4 MB
33%
Base Frequency
2.933 GHz
92%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
50%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-8700 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-530 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 5th, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
| $303.00 | MSRP | $113.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Clarkdale |
65 W | Power Consumption | 73 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.9 GHz |
| 4.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 4 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
| No | Overclockable | No |
