Core i3 530

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i3 530

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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.
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Intel Core i3 530

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i3 530
Model Number: i3-530
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2930 MHz
Socket: FCLGA1156
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 73 W

Cache Specifications

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3 1066/1333
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 21 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: 1x16, 2x8

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 950 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 32 nm
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX2 AES x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory FMA
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