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AvailabilityMSRP in USD: $113
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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7740X 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 i7-7740X is 2727 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-530.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7740X
- Performs up to 21% better in Battlefield V than Core i3-530 - 246 vs 204 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-530 - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-530
- Up to 74% cheaper than Core i7-7740X - $40.0 vs $155.0
- Up to 68% better value when playing Battlefield V than Core i7-7740X - $0.2 vs $0.63 per FPS
- Consumes up to 35% less energy than Intel Core i7-7740X - 73 vs 112 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-7740X doesn't have integrated graphics
Battlefield V
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-7740X
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
FPS
246
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.63/FPS
31.74603174603175%
Price, $
$155
25%
FPS Winner
Intel Core i7-7740X X-Series Processor 4 Cores up to 4.50GHz Turbo Unlocked FCLGA2066 X299 Series 112W
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In Stock
Updated 1873 minutes ago
Core i3-530
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
FPS
204
82.92682926829268%
Value, $/FPS
$0.2/FPS
100%
Price, $
$40
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i3-530 Processor 2.93 GHz 4 MB Cache Socket LGA1156
Buy for $40 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 1867 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-7740X
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Core i3-530
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i3-530
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Single-Core
360
22.031823745410037%
Multi-Core
755
14.307371612658706%
Intel Core i7-7740X | vs | Intel Core i3-530 |
|---|---|---|
Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Clarkdale |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
4.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.9 GHz |
| 4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 112 W | TDP | 73 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
43.0x | Multiplier | 22.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
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