Intel Core i3-530 vs Intel Core i5-11400F

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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 i5-11400F features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 11 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-11400F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i5
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-530 Name Intel Core i5-11400F
Intel Core i3 500 Group Intel Core i 11000
1 Generation 11
 
 

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 i5-11400F has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-11400F is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
2x Cores 6x
None None 4.2 GHz
2.93 GHz Frequency 2.6 GHz
2 CPU Cores 6
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4 Threads 12
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
None None 4.4 GHz
 
 

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 i5-11400F does not have integrated graphics.
0.73 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Q1/2010 Release date --
12 Execution units --
10.1 Direct X --
-- Max. displays --
24 Shaders --
Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) GPU name
0.5 GHz GPU frequency --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
5 Generation --
32 nm Technology --
 
 

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

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 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
No AES-NI Yes
16.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
21.0 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR4-3200
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
Yes ECC No
 
 

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 100 °C
 
 

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 i5-11400F is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q1/2010 Release date Q1/2021
LGA 1156 Socket LGA 1200
512.0 KB L2-Cache 3.0 MB
4.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Clarkdale Architecture Rocket Lake S
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
117 $ Release price 157 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
32 nm Technology 14 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i5-11400F
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
17082
17082
Intel Core i3-530
2C 4T @ 2.93 GHz
1478
1478

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-11400F
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
7895
7895
Intel Core i3-530
2C 4T @ 2.93 GHz
890
890

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-11400F
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
7270
7270
Intel Core i3-530
2C 4T @ 2.93 GHz
1064
1064

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-11400F
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
4255
4255
Intel Core i3-530
2C 4T @ 2.93 GHz
657
657

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-11400F
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
1978
1978
Intel Core i3-530
2C 4T @ 2.93 GHz
430
430

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-11400F
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
1513
1513
Intel Core i3-530
2C 4T @ 2.93 GHz
469
469