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Core i5-7600K vs Core i3-530

Core i5-7600K vs Core i3-530: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-7600K

3.8 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-7600K Logo
Intel Core i5-7600K LGA 1151 Desktop Processors (BX80677I57600K)

Buy for $170 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 106 minutes ago

vs

Intel Core i3-530

2.9 GHz | 2-core

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Intel Core i3-530 Processor 2.93 GHz 4 MB Cache Socket LGA1156

Buy for $45 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 106 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-7600K

3.8 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-7600K Logo
Intel Core i5-7600K LGA 1151 Desktop Processors (BX80677I57600K)

Buy for $170 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 106 minutes ago

vs

Intel Core i3-530

2.9 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-530 Logo
Intel Core i3-530 Processor 2.93 GHz 4 MB Cache Socket LGA1156

Buy for $45 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 106 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i5-7600K 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 i5-7600K is 2553 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-530.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-7600K

  • Performs up to 5% better in Stray than Core i3-530 - 184 vs 175 FPS

Advantages of Intel Core i3-530

  • Up to 74% cheaper than Core i5-7600K - $45.0 vs $170.0
  • Up to 72% better value when playing Stray than Core i5-7600K - $0.26 vs $0.92 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 20% less energy than Intel Core i5-7600K - 73 vs 91 Watts
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Stray

Stray

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i5-7600K Logo
Core i5-7600K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


FPS

184

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.92/FPS

28%

Price, $

$170

26%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-7600K LGA 1151 Desktop Processors (BX80677I57600K)

Buy for $170 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 106 minutes ago

Intel Core i3-530 Logo
Core i3-530

Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010


FPS

175

95%

Value, $/FPS

$0.26/FPS

100%

Price, $

$45

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i3-530 Processor 2.93 GHz 4 MB Cache Socket LGA1156

Buy for $45 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 106 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i5-7600K Logo
Core i5-7600K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017

Intel Core i3-530 Logo
Core i3-530

Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-7600K Logo
Core i5-7600K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


Single-Core

1507

100%

Multi-Core

4226

100%

Intel Core i3-530 Logo
Core i3-530

Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010


Single-Core

360

23%

Multi-Core

755

17%

Intel Core i5-7600K Logo

Intel Core i5-7600K

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Intel Core i3-530 Logo

Intel Core i3-530

Jan 3rd, 2017
Release DateJan 7th, 2010
Core i5CollectionCore i3
Kaby LakeCodenameClarkdale
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 1156
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4
Cores2
4Threads4
3.8 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.9 GHz
4.2 GHzTurbo Clock SpeedNon-Turbo
91 WTDP
73 W
14 nm
Process Size32 nm
38.0x
Multiplier22.0x
HD 630Integrated GraphicsIntel HD
Yes
OverclockableNo

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