Intel · 2010
Intel Core i3-530
Ranked #120 of 129 processors we track — faster than about 8% of them. This is a dated processor that limits performance in most modern titles.
Tier F
15/100
Gaming performance index
Specifications
| Manufacturer | Intel |
| Cores | 2 |
| Threads | 4 |
| Base clock | 2.9 GHz |
| Boost clock | 2.9 GHz |
| TDP | 73 W |
| Release year | 2010 |
| Performance tier | F |
What the Intel Core i3-530 can run
344 games at or above the recommended CPU spec
45 games it meets the minimum spec for
100 games below the minimum requirement
Counts are against the 489 titles in our game requirements database. CPU requirements are only half the picture — run a full compatibility check to factor in your graphics card and memory.
Most demanding games for this CPU
| Game | Recommended CPU score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| Palworld | 68 | Below minimum |
| Satisfactory | 68 | Playable |
| Baldur's Gate 3 | 61 | Below minimum |
| HELLDIVERS™ 2 | 58 | Below minimum |
| Path of Exile 2 | 58 | Below minimum |
| Monster Hunter Wilds | 55 | Below minimum |
| Rust | 53 | Playable |
| World of Warcraft: The War Within | 44 | Below minimum |