The Core i5-8500T 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 $80.00 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-8500T
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 52% less energy – 35 vs 73 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 6 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-530
- Up to 64% cheaper – $45.00 vs $125.00
Core i5-8500T vs Core i3-530 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-8500T
Apr 2nd, 2018
Average FPS
181
100%
Min 1% FPS
121
100%
Price, $
$125
36%
Value, $/FPS
$0.69/FPS
39%
Core i5-8500T 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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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-8500T vs Core i3-530 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-8500T vs Core i3-530 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-8500T
Apr 2nd, 2018
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
9 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.1 GHz
72%
Turbo Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i3-530
Jan 7th, 2010
Cores
2-core
33%
L3 Cache
4 MB
44%
Base Frequency
2.93 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
50%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-8500T | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-530 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 2nd, 2018 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $113.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Clarkdale |
35 W | Power Consumption | 73 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 2 |
6 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.9 GHz |
| 3.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
9 MB | L3 Cache | 4 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
| UHD 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
| No | Overclockable | No |
