Intel Core i3-530 vs Intel Core2 Duo E8400

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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 Core2 Duo E8400 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2008 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core2 Duo series.
To use the Intel Core2 Duo E8400, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
Intel Core i3-530 Name Intel Core2 Duo E8400
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core2 Duo
1 Generation 2
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3 500 Group Intel Core 2 Duo E7000/E8000
 
 

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 Core2 Duo E8400 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core2 Duo E8400 is 3.0 GHz
4 Threads 2
2x Cores 2x
No Overclocking Yes
2.93 GHz Frequency 3.0 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2 CPU Cores 2
Yes Hyperthreading 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 Core2 Duo E8400 does not have integrated graphics.
Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) GPU name
0.73 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
-- Max. displays --
12 Execution units --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
Q1/2010 Release date --
10.1 Direct X --
0.5 GHz GPU frequency --
5 Generation --
24 Shaders --
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.
Decode AVC --
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
No VP8 --
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
No VC-1 --
No VP9 --
No AV1 --
No JPEG --
Decode h264 --
 
 

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.
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI No
21.0 GB/s Bandwidth --
Yes ECC No
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066
2 Memory channels 2
16.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
 
 

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.
-- Tjunction max --
73 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 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 Core2 Duo E8400 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
4.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x
LGA 1156 Socket LGA 775
Clarkdale Architecture Wolfdale (Penryn)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE 4.1
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
512.0 KB L2-Cache 6.0 MB
117 $ Release price --
Q1/2010 Release date Q1/2008
32 nm Technology 45 nm
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux