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Pentium G2130 vs Core i3-530

Pentium G2130 vs Core i3-530: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Pentium G2130

3.2 GHz | 2-core

Intel Pentium G2130 3.20 GHz DUAL-CORE Processor, Socket H2 LGA-1155

Buy for $43.64 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 8101 minutes ago

vs

Intel Core i3-530

2.9 GHz | 2-core

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

Buy for $45 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 8102 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Pentium G2130

3.2 GHz | 2-core

Intel Pentium G2130 3.20 GHz DUAL-CORE Processor, Socket H2 LGA-1155

Buy for $43.64 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 8101 minutes ago

vs

Intel Core i3-530

2.9 GHz | 2-core

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

Buy for $45 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 8102 minutes ago

Availability

Intel Pentium G2130 3.20 GHz DUAL-CORE Processor, Socket H2 LGA-1155

Availability
MSRP in USD: $113

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

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Pentium G2130 outperforms the more expensive Core i3-530 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Pentium G2130 is 1110 days newer than the more expensive Core i3-530.

Advantages of Intel Pentium G2130

Performs up to 1% better in Stray than Core i3-530 - 177 vs 175 FPS
Up to 3% cheaper than Core i3-530 - $43.64 vs $45.0
Up to 4% better value when playing Stray than Core i3-530 - $0.25 vs $0.26 per FPS
Consumes up to 25% less energy than Intel Core i3-530 - 55 vs 73 Watts

Advantages of Intel Core i3-530

Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Pentium G2130 - 4 vs 2 threads

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Stray

Stray

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Desktop • Jan 21st, 2013

FPS

177

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.25/FPS

100%

Price, $

$43.64

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Pentium G2130 3.20 GHz DUAL-CORE Processor, Socket H2 LGA-1155

Buy for $43.64 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 8101 minutes ago

Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010

FPS

175

98%

Value, $/FPS

$0.26/FPS

96%

Price, $

$45

96%

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

Buy for $45 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 8102 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Desktop • Jan 21st, 2013

Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010

104

FPS

108

FPS

Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

223

FPS

247

FPS

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

43

FPS

61

FPS

League of Legends

League of Legends

211

FPS

214

FPS

Fortnite

Fortnite

676

FPS

691

FPS

Valorant

Valorant

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Desktop • Jan 21st, 2013

Single-Core

539

100%

Multi-Core

926

100%

Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010

Single-Core

360

66%

Multi-Core

755

81%

Intel Pentium G2130	vs	Intel Core i3-530
Jan 21st, 2013	Release Date	Jan 7th, 2010
Pentium	Collection	Core i3
Ivy Bridge	Codename	Clarkdale
Intel Socket 1155	Socket	Intel Socket 1156
Desktop	Segment	Desktop
2	Cores	2
2	Threads	4
3.2 GHz	Base Clock Speed	2.9 GHz
Non-Turbo	Turbo Clock Speed	Non-Turbo
55 W	TDP	73 W
22 nm	Process Size	32 nm
32.0x	Multiplier	22.0x
Intel HD	Integrated Graphics	Intel HD
No	Overclockable	No

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