Intel Core i3-530 vs Intel Core i3-4330

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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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 Intel Core i3-4330 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-4330, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
1 Generation 4
Intel Core i3-530 Name Intel Core i3-4330
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i3
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3 500 Group Intel Core i 4000
 
 

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 Intel Core i3-4330 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-4330 is 3.5 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
4 Threads 4
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2x Cores 2x
2.93 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
No Overclocking No
 
 

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 Intel Core i3-4330 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-4330 uses the Intel HD Graphics 4600, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4600
24 Shaders 160
32 nm Technology 22 nm
0.5 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
12 Execution units 20
0.73 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
10.1 Direct X 11.1
5 Generation 7.5
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
Q1/2010 Release date Q2/2013
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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
No AV1 No
No VC-1 Decode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode h264 Decode / Encode
No VP8 No
Decode AVC Decode / Encode
No VP9 No
 
 

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 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
No AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3-1600
2 Memory channels 2
16.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
21.0 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
 
 

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 54 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
73 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 54 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 Intel Core i3-4330 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
117 $ Release price 147 $
32 nm Technology 22 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
512.0 KB L2-Cache 0 bytes
4.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
LGA 1156 Socket LGA 1150
Clarkdale Architecture Haswell S
Q1/2010 Release date Q3/2013
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4330
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
2179
2179
Intel Core i3-530
2C 4T @ 2.93 GHz
890
890

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4330
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
1744
1744
Intel Core i3-530
2C 4T @ 2.93 GHz
1064
1064

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-4330
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
1076
1076
Intel Core i3-530
2C 4T @ 2.93 GHz
430
430