Core i3-7360X vs Core i3-530
Primary details
Comparing Core i3-530 and Core i3-7360X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in performance ranking | 2419 | not rated |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 0.14 | no data |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Desktop processor |
| Architecture codename | Clarkdale (2010−2011) | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) |
| Release date | 7 January 2010 (14 years ago) | 3 October 2017 (6 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $60 | no data |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Detailed specifications
Core i3-530 and Core i3-7360X basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.
| Physical cores | 2 (Dual-core) | 2 (Dual-core) |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| Base clock speed | 2.933 GHz | 4.3 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 0.93 GHz | 4.3 GHz |
| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 256 KB (per core) | 256 KB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 4 MB (shared) | 4 MB (shared) |
| Chip lithography | 32 nm | 14 nm |
| Die size | 81 mm2 | no data |
| Maximum core temperature | 73 °C | no data |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | no data | 65 °C |
| Number of transistors | 382 million | no data |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | - |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
Compatibility
Information on Core i3-530 and Core i3-7360X compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.
| Number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Socket | 1156 | 2066 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 73 Watt | 112 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-530 and Core i3-7360X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | no data | + |
| AVX | no data | + |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | no data | + |
| TSX | no data | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-530 and Core i3-7360X are enumerated here.
| VT-x | + | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-530 and Core i3-7360X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR3 | DDR4 Quad-channel |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 21 GB/s | no data |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | Intel HD | no data |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-530 and Core i3-7360X.
| PCIe version | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | 16 | no data |
Pros & cons summary
| Recency | 7 January 2010 | 3 October 2017 |
| Chip lithography | 32 nm | 14 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 73 Watt | 112 Watt |
i3-530 has 53.4% lower power consumption.
i3-7360X, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 7 years, and a 128.6% more advanced lithography process.
We couldn't decide between Core i3-530 and Core i3-7360X. We've got no test results to judge.
Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-530 and Core i3-7360X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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