The Core i7-5960X is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-530, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's $190.05 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-5960X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-530
- Up to 81% cheaper – $45.00 vs $235.05
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 73 vs 140 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-5960X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i7-5960X vs Core i3-530 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-5960X
Sep 1st, 2014
Average FPS
184
100%
Min 1% FPS
122
100%
Price, $
$235.05
19%
Value, $/FPS
$1.27/FPS
21%
Core i7-5960X 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 i7-5960X vs Core i3-530 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-5960X vs Core i3-530 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-5960X
Sep 1st, 2014
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
20 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2133 MHz
100%
Core i3-530
Jan 7th, 2010
Cores
2-core
25%
L3 Cache
4 MB
20%
Base Frequency
2.93 GHz
98%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
62%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-5960X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-530 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Sep 1st, 2014 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $113.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
| Haswell E | Codename | Clarkdale |
| 140 W | Power Consumption | 73 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 2 |
16 | Threads | 4 |
3.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.9 GHz |
| 3.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
20 MB | L3 Cache | 4 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2133 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
