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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-530 vs Pentium E5400

The Core i3-530 is slightly slower than the Pentium E5400 on average across 100+ games. However, it's a slightly better value for money, as it's $4.00 cheaper!

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Available for $45.00

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Up to 1% faster on average across 100+ games

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Rust2018

335FPS

337FPS

462FPS

462FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i3-530

294FPS

Pentium E5400

294FPS

Valorant2020

Core i3-530

676FPS

Pentium E5400

682FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i3-530

181FPS

Pentium E5400

181FPS

Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced2025

Core i3-530

132FPS

Pentium E5400

136FPS

Dota 22013

Core i3-530

259FPS

Pentium E5400

261FPS

Apex Legends2019

Core i3-530

333FPS

Pentium E5400

333FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core i3-530

46%

Pentium E5400

47%

Pentium E5400 ranks 1 points higher.

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Core i3-530 has 2 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i3-530

4 MB

Pentium E5400

0 MB

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i3-530

2.933 GHz

Pentium E5400

2.7 GHz

Core i3-530 has a 9% higher base clock.

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TDPhelp

73W

65W

Pentium E5400 draws 8W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i3-530

$45.00

Pentium E5400

$49.00

Core i3-530 is $4.00 cheaper.

Core i3-530Pentium E5400

LGA1156

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LGA775

Clarkdale

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Wolfdale

Desktop

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Desktop

Intel HD

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No Integrated Graphics

1333 MHz (DDR3)

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DDR1, DDR2, DDR3

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-530 or Pentium E5400?expand_more

Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i3-530 or Pentium E5400?expand_more

They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i3-530 and Pentium E5400?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-530 scores 46/100, Pentium E5400 scores 47/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i3-530 or Pentium E5400 bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i3-530 or Pentium E5400?expand_more

Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.

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