Intel Core i3-530 vs AMD Ryzen 3 2200G

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i3-530 or Intel Core i3-530 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i3-530 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2010 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-530, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1156 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 3 2200G features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2018 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Ryzen 3 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 3 2200G, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
1 Generation 1
Intel Core i3 Family AMD Ryzen 3
Intel Core i3 500 Group AMD Ryzen 2000G
Intel Core i3-530 Name AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-530 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-530 is 2.93 GHz
The AMD Ryzen 3 2200G has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 3 2200G is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
None None 3.7 GHz
4 Threads 4
2.93 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
2x Cores 4x
Yes Hyperthreading No
None None 3.65 GHz
2 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-530 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-530 uses the Intel HD Graphics (Westmere), which has 24 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Ryzen 3 2200G has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 3 2200G uses the AMD Radeon Vega 8 Graphics, which has 512 texture shaders
and 8 execution units.
5 Generation 8
Q1/2010 Release date Q1/2018
-- Max. displays --
12 Execution units 8
24 Shaders 512
0.73 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
0.5 GHz GPU frequency 1.1 GHz
32 nm Technology 14 nm
Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) GPU name AMD Radeon Vega 8 Graphics
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
10.1 Direct X 12
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
No JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode h264 Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
No VP9 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode AVC Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
No VP8 Decode / Encode
No VC-1 Decode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.0 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
16.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR4-2933
No AES-NI Yes
21.0 GB/s Bandwidth 46.9 GB/s
Yes ECC No
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 73 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
73 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
-- Tjunction max 95 °C
None TDP down 46 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-530 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 3 2200G is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q1/2010 Release date Q1/2018
Clarkdale Architecture Raven Ridge (Zen)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
4.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
32 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 1156 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
117 $ Release price 95 $
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
512.0 KB L2-Cache 2.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
3367
3367
Intel Core i3-530
2C 4T @ 2.93 GHz
890
890

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
2750
2750
Intel Core i3-530
2C 4T @ 2.93 GHz
1064
1064

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
1594
1594
Intel Core i3-530
2C 4T @ 2.93 GHz
657
657

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
1089
1089
Intel Core i3-530
2C 4T @ 2.93 GHz
430
430

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
855
855
Intel Core i3-530
2C 4T @ 2.93 GHz
469
469