Key Differences
In short — Core i3-7100 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 i3-7100 is 2553 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-530.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7100
- Performs up to 17% better in Minecraft than Core i3-530 - 690 vs 590 FPS
- Consumes up to 30% less energy than Intel Core i3-530 - 51 vs 73 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i3-530
- Up to 27% cheaper than Core i3-7100 - $45.0 vs $62.0
- Up to 11% better value when playing Minecraft than Core i3-7100 - $0.08 vs $0.09 per FPS
Minecraft
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
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Game Graphics
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Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-7100 | vs | Intel Core i3-530 |
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Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i3 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Clarkdale |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.9 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.9 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
51 W | TDP | 73 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
39.0x | Multiplier | 22.0x |
Intel HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
No | Overclockable | No |