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Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600K 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 i5-12600K is 4319 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-530.
Advantages of Core i3-530
- Up to 77% cheaper than Core i5-12600K - $39.47 vs $172.99
- Up to 75% better value when playing Dishonored 2 than Core i5-12600K - $0.16 vs $0.63 per FPS
- Consumes up to 42% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600K - 73 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Core i5-12600K
- Performs up to 7% better in Dishonored 2 than Core i3-530 - 273 vs 254 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-530 - 16 vs 4 threads
Dishonored 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Intel Core i3-530 Processor 2.93 GHz 4 MB Cache Socket LGA1156
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Core i5-12600K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
273
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.63/FPS
25%
Price, $
$172.99
22%
FPS Winner
Intel Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W
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With selected game settings
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Core i3-530
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Core i5-12600K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i3-530 | vs | Core i5-12600K |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 7th, 2010 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Clarkdale | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 10 |
| 4 | Threads | 16 |
| 2.9 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
73 W | TDP | 125 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 22.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
| Intel HD | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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