The Core i7-13700 is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-530 and it's also a slightly better value for money, as it's only $254.39 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-13700
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 11% less energy – 65 vs 73 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-530
- Up to 85% cheaper – $44.99 vs $299.38
Core i7-13700 vs Core i3-530 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-13700
Jan 4th, 2023
Average FPS
213
100%
Min 1% FPS
140
100%
Price, $
$299.38
15%
Value, $/FPS
$1.4/FPS
19%
Core i3-530
Jan 7th, 2010
Average FPS
165
77%
Min 1% FPS
111
79%
Price, $
$44.99
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.27/FPS
100%
Core i7-13700 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
Very High
1920x1080
+2
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Average FPS
Ultra
1920x1080
+2
Average FPS
Average FPS
High
1920x1080
+3
Average FPS
Average FPS
Extreme
1920x1080
+1
Average FPS
Average FPS
Very High
1920x1080
Average FPS
Average FPS
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-13700 vs Core i3-530 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-13700 vs Core i3-530 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-13700
Jan 4th, 2023
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.1 GHz
72%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Core i3-530
Jan 7th, 2010
Cores
2-core
12%
L3 Cache
4 MB
13%
Base Frequency
2.93 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
24%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-13700 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-530 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2023 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
| $384.00 | MSRP | $113.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Clarkdale |
65 W | Power Consumption | 73 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 2 |
24 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.9 GHz |
| 5.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
30 MB | L3 Cache | 4 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
| No | Overclockable | No |
