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Key Differences
In short — Core i3-540 outperforms the cheaper Core i3-530 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-530 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i3-540 and the cheaper Core i3-530 have been released at the same time.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-530
- Up to 69% cheaper than Core i3-540 - $18.7 vs $60.0
- Up to 67% better value when playing Dirt 5 than Core i3-540 - $0.14 vs $0.43 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i3-540
- Performs up to 1% better in Dirt 5 than Core i3-530 - 138 vs 136 FPS
Dirt 5
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Intel Core I3-530 I3 530 2.9 GHz Used Dual-Core CPU Processor 4M 73W LGA 1156
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Intel Core i3 Processor i3-540 3.06GHz 4MB LGA1156 CPU BX80616I3540
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Core i3-530
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Core i3-540
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-530 | vs | Intel Core i3-540 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 7th, 2010 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Clarkdale | Codename | Clarkdale |
| Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 2 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.9 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 73 W | TDP | 73 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
| 22.0x | Multiplier | 23.0x |
| Intel HD | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
| No | Overclockable | No |
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