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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-720QM outperforms Core i3-530 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-720QM is 106 days older than Core i3-530.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-720QM
- Consumes up to 38% less energy than Intel Core i3-530 - 45 vs 73 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-530 - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-530
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-720QM doesn't have integrated graphics
Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
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Intel Core i3-530 Processor 2.93 GHz 4 MB Cache Socket LGA1156
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Core i7-720QM
Mobile • Sep 23rd, 2009
Core i3-530
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-720QM | vs | Intel Core i3-530 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 23rd, 2009 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Clarksfield | Codename | Clarkdale |
| Intel Socket G1 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
| 1.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.9 GHz |
| 2.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
45 W | TDP | 73 W |
| 45 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
| 12.0x | Multiplier | 22.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
| No | Overclockable | No |
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