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Intel Pentium Dual-Core Processor G630 2.7 Ghz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623G630

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 G630 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 G630 is 605 days newer than the more expensive Core i3-530.

Advantages of Intel Pentium G630

Up to 17% cheaper than Core i3-530 - $37.49 vs $45.0
Up to 19% better value when playing Stray than Core i3-530 - $0.21 vs $0.26 per FPS
Consumes up to 11% less energy than Intel Core i3-530 - 65 vs 73 Watts

Advantages of Intel Core i3-530

Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Pentium G630 - 4 vs 2 threads

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Stray

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Pentium G630	vs	Intel Core i3-530
Sep 4th, 2011	Release Date	Jan 7th, 2010
Pentium	Collection	Core i3
Sandy Bridge	Codename	Clarkdale
Intel Socket 1155	Socket	Intel Socket 1156
Desktop	Segment	Desktop
2	Cores	2
2	Threads	4
2.7 GHz	Base Clock Speed	2.9 GHz
Non-Turbo	Turbo Clock Speed	Non-Turbo
65 W	TDP	73 W
32 nm	Process Size	32 nm
27.0x	Multiplier	22.0x
Intel HD (Sandy Bridge)	Integrated Graphics	Intel HD
No	Overclockable	No

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Advantages of Intel Pentium G630

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TOP 5 Games

League of Legends

Grand Theft Auto V

Dota 2

Counter-Strike 2

World of Warcraft

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