i5-12600KF vs i3-530

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-530
2010
2 cores / 4 threads, 73 Watt
0.94
Core i5-12600KF
2021
10 cores / 16 threads, 125 Watt
17.57
+1769%

Core i5-12600KF outperforms Core i3-530 by a whopping 1769% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-530 and Core i5-12600KF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2506352
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.1446.64
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Seriesno dataIntel Core i5
Power efficiency1.2213.30
Architecture codenameClarkdale (2010−2011)Alder Lake, Golden Cove, Gracemont (2021)
Release date7 January 2010 (14 years ago)4 November 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$60$264

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i5-12600KF has 33214% better value for money than i3-530.

Detailed specifications

Core i3-530 and Core i5-12600KF 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 cores2 (Dual-core)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads416
Base clock speed2.93 GHz3.7 GHz
Boost clock speed0.93 GHz4.9 GHz
Bus typeno dataDMI 4.0
Bus rate2.5 GT/s8 × 16 GT/s
Multiplierno data37
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)9.5 MB
L3 cache4 MB (shared)20 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size81 mm2215.25 mm2
Maximum core temperature73 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors382 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-530 and Core i5-12600KF 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 configuration11
SocketFCLGA1156FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)73 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-530 and Core i5-12600KF. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI-+
AVX-+
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology-2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring-+
Demand Based Switching-no data
PAE36 Bitno data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data-
FDI+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i3-530 and Core i5-12600KF technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-530 and Core i5-12600KF are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-530 and Core i5-12600KF. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size16.38 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/s76.805 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics for Previous Generation Intel Processorsno data
Clear Video HD+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-530 and Core i5-12600KF integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported2no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-530 and Core i5-12600KF.

PCIe version2.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes1620

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i3-530 0.94
i5-12600KF 17.57
+1769%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i3-530 1501
i5-12600KF 27912
+1760%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i3-530 362
i5-12600KF 2520
+596%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i3-530 750
i5-12600KF 12319
+1543%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.94 17.57
Recency 7 January 2010 4 November 2021
Physical cores 2 10
Threads 4 16
Power consumption (TDP) 73 Watt 125 Watt

i3-530 has 71.2% lower power consumption.

i5-12600KF, on the other hand, has a 1769.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 11 years, and 400% more physical cores and 300% more threads.

The Core i5-12600KF is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-530 in performance tests.


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