The Core i7-4790K 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 $90.52 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-4790K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-530
- Up to 67% cheaper – $44.99 vs $135.51
- Consumes up to 17% less energy – 73 vs 88 Watts
Core i7-4790K vs Core i3-530 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-4790K
May 1st, 2014
Average FPS
186
100%
Min 1% FPS
123
100%
Price, $
$135.51
33%
Value, $/FPS
$0.72/FPS
38%
Core i3-530
Jan 7th, 2010
Average FPS
165
89%
Min 1% FPS
111
90%
Price, $
$44.99
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.27/FPS
100%
Core i7-4790K 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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Very High
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+2
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High
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+3
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High
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-4790K vs Core i3-530 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-4790K vs Core i3-530 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-4790K
May 1st, 2014
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Core i3-530
Jan 7th, 2010
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
4 MB
50%
Base Frequency
2.93 GHz
73%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
83%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-4790K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-530 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
May 1st, 2014 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
| $350.00 | MSRP | $113.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1150 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
| Haswell | Codename | Clarkdale |
| 88 W | Power Consumption | 73 W |
| Performance | ||
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
4.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.9 GHz |
| 4.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
8 MB | L3 Cache | 4 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
| Intel HD 4600 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
