Core i3 530 Benchmarks & Performance Report

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Core i3 530 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,252 Rank: 1591

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1587	Pentium E6300	4,254	+0%
1588	FX-7600P	4,253	+0%
1589	Core i5-3317U	4,253	+0%
1590	Celeron J4025	4,253	+0%
1591	Core i3 530	4,252
1592	Celeron G1820TE	4,252	+0%
1593	Xeon 5160	4,252	+0%
1594	Phenom II X4 945	4,251	+-0%
1595	Phenom 9600	4,251	+-0%
1596	Core 2 Duo T9600	4,251	+-0%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i3 530 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,127 Rank: 2041

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
2037	Phenom 9750	4,141	+0.3%
2038	Core i5-3317U	4,135	+0.2%
2039	Xeon W3503	4,132	+0.1%
2040	A4-5300	4,131	+0.1%
2041	Core i3 530	4,127
2042	Athlon II X2 245	4,121	-0.1%
2043	Phenom 9650	4,119	-0.2%
2044	Core 2 Quad Q8300	4,112	-0.4%
2045	Athlon II X2 240	4,111	-0.4%
2046	Core 2 Duo E6550	4,100	-0.7%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i3 530 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,335 Rank: 1458

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1454	Pentium Silver J5040	4,339	+0.1%
1455	Phenom II X6 1035T	4,337	+0%
1456	Xeon E5430	4,337	+0%
1457	Athlon II X2 280	4,337	+0%
1458	Core i3 530	4,335
1459	Athlon II X3 455	4,335	+0%
1460	A9-9425	4,335	+0%
1461	Intel Core i7-740QM	4,333	+-0%
1462	Core i5-3317U	4,332	-0.1%
1463	Pentium E5700	4,332	-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Core i3 530 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i3 530 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i3 530 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

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Core i3 530 Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Core i3-530 occupies a position in the historical evolution of mainstream desktop processors, representing an early 2010s design that prioritized integrated graphics and efficiency over raw performance. While long obsolete in modern computing, it remains a notable example of Intel’s transition into the Nehalem architecture era, featuring a dual-core, quad-thread design that leveraged Hyper-Threading for improved multitasking capabilities. Its 32 nm manufacturing process and FCLGA1156 socket were typical of the era, offering compatibility with mainstream motherboards from that period.

The processor operates at a base frequency of 2.93 GHz with a maximum turbo frequency of 2.48 GHz, a configuration that reflects the thermal and power constraints of its time. It supports DDR3 1066/1333 memory across two channels, delivering a maximum memory bandwidth of 21 GB/s, which was adequate for general office and multimedia use. The integrated Intel HD Graphics GPU runs at a base frequency of 733 MHz and can burst to 950 MHz, supporting up to two displays and providing basic graphics capabilities without requiring a discrete GPU.

Despite its age, the Core i3-530’s performance metrics reveal its limitations in today’s benchmark landscape. It achieves an overall score of 4252, placing it at #1591 out of 2060 processors, with a single-core score of 4335 (#1458) and a multicore score of 4127 (#2041). These results show that while it performs reasonably well in single-threaded applications—ranking ahead of several modern low-power and mobile processors—it struggles significantly in multi-threaded workloads, where its dual-core architecture is a major bottleneck.

Notable features include support for SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AES, and Intel’s virtualization technologies such as VT-x and VT-d, which enabled basic virtual machine operations. It also supports ECC memory, though this feature is rarely used in consumer-grade systems. The 73 W TDP indicates moderate power consumption, making it suitable for small form-factor desktops and entry-level workstations of its time.

In the broader context of modern computing, the Core i3-530 is best suited for legacy systems, retro builds, or educational purposes where understanding older hardware architectures is valuable. It serves as a reminder of the rapid pace of technological advancement, where today’s high-end processors vastly outperform this 15-year-old design. For contemporary users, even entry-level modern CPUs offer significantly higher performance and efficiency, making the i3-530 obsolete for mainstream applications.