Key Differences
In short — Core i5-3450 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 i5-3450 is 843 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-530.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-3450
- Performs up to 1% better in HITMAN 3 than Core i3-530 - 189 vs 187 FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i3-530
- Up to 24% cheaper than Core i5-3450 - $45.0 vs $59.0
- Up to 23% better value when playing HITMAN 3 than Core i5-3450 - $0.24 vs $0.31 per FPS
- Consumes up to 5% less energy than Intel Core i5-3450 - 73 vs 77 Watts
HITMAN 3
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-3450 | vs | Intel Core i3-530 |
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Apr 29th, 2012 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Ivy Bridge | Codename | Clarkdale |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.9 GHz |
3.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
77 W | TDP | 73 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
31.0x | Multiplier | 22.0x |
Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
No | Overclockable | No |