Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7740X outperforms Core i3-530 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-7740X is 2727 days newer than Core i3-530.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7740X
- Performs up to 21% better in Sea of Thieves than Core i3-530 - 243 vs 201 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-530 - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-530
- Consumes up to 35% less energy than Intel Core i7-7740X - 73 vs 112 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-7740X doesn't have integrated graphics
Sea of Thieves
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Mythical
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
FPS
243
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.64/FPS
100%
Price, €
€155.88
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Mythical
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Single-Core
360
22.031823745410037%
Multi-Core
755
14.307371612658706%
Intel Core i7-7740X | vs | Intel Core i3-530 |
---|---|---|
Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Clarkdale |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
4.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.9 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
112 W | TDP | 73 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
43.0x | Multiplier | 22.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
Yes | Overclockable | No |