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AvailabilityMSRP in USD: $113
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MSRP in USD: $113
Key Differences
In short — Core i7-10700K 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 i7-10700K is 3766 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-530.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-10700K
- Performs up to 20% better in Watch Dogs: Legion than Core i3-530 - 147 vs 123 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-530 - 16 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-530
- Up to 80% cheaper than Core i7-10700K - $45.0 vs $230.0
- Up to 76% better value when playing Watch Dogs: Legion than Core i7-10700K - $0.37 vs $1.56 per FPS
- Consumes up to 42% less energy than Intel Core i7-10700K - 73 vs 125 Watts
Watch Dogs: Legion
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Intel Core i7-10700K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.1 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W (BX8070110700K)
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Intel Core i3-530 Processor 2.93 GHz 4 MB Cache Socket LGA1156
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-10700K
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Core i3-530
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-10700K | vs | Intel Core i3-530 |
|---|---|---|
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Clarkdale |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
8 | Cores | 2 |
16 | Threads | 4 |
3.8 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.9 GHz |
| 5.1 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 125 W | TDP | 73 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
38.0x | Multiplier | 22.0x |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
Builds Using Core i7-10700K or Core i3-530
Watch Dogs: Legion, 1920 x 1080, Ultra
48 FPS
$47.92/FPS
GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER Mobile
Core i7-10700K
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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74 FPS
$22.96/FPS
GeForce RTX 3070
Core i7-10700K
8 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$1,699
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49 FPS
$28.55/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060
Core i7-10700K
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$1,399
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100 FPS
$34.78/FPS
GeForce RTX 3090
Core i7-10700K
16 GB, 1 TB SSD + 2 TB HDD
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$3,477.88
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91 FPS
$21.97/FPS
GeForce RTX 3080
Core i7-10700K
16 GB, 500 GB SSD + 2 TB HDD
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$1,999
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91 FPS
$27.04/FPS
GeForce RTX 3080
Core i7-10700K
16 GB, 1 TB SSD + 2 TB HDD
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$2,460.95
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74 FPS
$22.97/FPS
GeForce RTX 3070
Core i7-10700K
16 GB, 1 TB HDD
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$1,699.99
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100 FPS
$26.94/FPS
GeForce RTX 3090
Core i7-10700K
16 GB, N/A Storage
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$2,694
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