The Core i3-9300 is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-530 and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $104.00 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i3-9300
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 15% less energy – 62 vs 73 Watts
Advantages of the Core i3-530
- Up to 70% cheaper – $45.00 vs $149.00
Core i3-9300 vs Core i3-530 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-9300
Apr 23rd, 2019
Average FPS
188
100%
Min 1% FPS
124
100%
Price, $
$149
30%
Value, $/FPS
$0.79/FPS
34%
Core i3-9300 vs Core i3-530 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-9300 vs Core i3-530 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-9300 vs Core i3-530 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-9300
Apr 23rd, 2019
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Core i3-530
Jan 7th, 2010
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
4 MB
50%
Base Frequency
2.93 GHz
79%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
56%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-9300 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-530 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 23rd, 2019 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
| $143.00 | MSRP | $113.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Clarkdale |
62 W | Power Consumption | 73 W |
| Performance | ||
4 | Cores | 2 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.9 GHz |
| 4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
8 MB | L3 Cache | 4 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
| UHD 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
| No | Overclockable | No |
