Core i3-530 2.9GHz Can Run PC Game System Requirements

Core i3-530 2.9GHz Performance Specification

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CPU Codename

TDP (Power)

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CPU Details

2.93 GHz

2 cores

4 threads

Clarkdale

73W

32nm

LGA 1156/Socket H

Link

64 Bit

73°C

16GB

HD i3 530

Notebook CPU

Unlocked Multiplier

L1 Cache

L2 Cache

L3 Cache

Approved

GD RATING

Release price

CPU Features

No the Core i3-530 2.9GHz processor is NOT a laptop and notebook CPU

No the Core i3-530 2.9GHz processor does not have a unlocked multiplier

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4Mb

Yes, the Core i3-530 2.9GHz processor has been approved by GD Admin. Always use GD data as a guideline.

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Core i3-530 2.9GHz Game Requirement Analysis

Core i3-530 2.93GHz is a middle-class CPU based on the 32nm, Nehalem architecture.

It offers 2 Physical Cores (4 Logical), clocked at 2.93GHz and 4MB of L3 Cache.
Among its many features, Turbo Boost and HyperThreading are activated.

The processor integrates very weak Graphics called Intel HD i3 530, with 12 Execution Units, clocked at 733MHz, which share the L2 Cache and system RAM with the processor.
Both the processor and integrated graphics have a rated board TDP of 73W.

It offers average performance. This means it will become a bottleneck in some demanding applications.

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Zain787898

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Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4GHz

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Zain787898's Game Library

18:39 Oct-27-2017

What! My Core 2 Quad Q6600 is 11% better then this!

foxbiteLOWSET

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foxbiteLOWSET's Game Library

11:50 Nov-12-2017

I was shocked when I realized this too

kalkucha

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kalkucha's Game Library

20:15 Oct-16-2017

nice cpu…
i think i have a nice system, no bottleneck and playing all the games med-high..

iFapulous

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iFapulous's Game Library

19:05 Apr-14-2016

Would my friend be able to run this game ?
His CPU = I3 530 2.9GHz
his GPU = GTX 750 Ti
his RAM = 8GB

BobbyLobby

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BobbyLobby's Game Library

19:46 Apr-14-2016

It appears you have posted on a CPU page xD he should be able to run most games out there except for ones that are very demanding on the CPU. Just be sure to re-post this on the proper page so people can give you a full response.

iFapulous

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iFapulous's Game Library

14:55 Apr-15-2016

Oops xD But thanks anyway :)

UmairJibran7

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6GB DDR3 1333MHz

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UmairJibran7's Game Library

11:19 Mar-23-2016

can I overclock this CPU

Dampli87

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Dampli87's Game Library

02:02 Dec-03-2015

Overclocked this cpu to 4.0
Gets the job done. Still upgrade is needed.
If u don't want to buy new mobo consider getting used i7 870.

Giorgi1996

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Giorgi1996's Game Library

10:08 Nov-08-2015

My Q8200 11% Better Than This :3

Zain787898

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Zain787898's Game Library

16:36 Nov-13-2017

mine too

Hsc169

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Core i3-530 2.9GHz oc: 10%

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Hsc169's Game Library

01:59 Jul-08-2015

I have overclocked mine from 2.93 to 3.41 but my score is only getting lower on Heaven bench? why???

Zilincan

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FX-8350

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Zilincan's Game Library

15:11 Jul-08-2015

354

Benchmark and look on GPU-Z if it is really overclocked
Lot of things can cause this like thermal throttling

Hsc169

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Hsc169's Game Library

21:26 Jul-08-2015

Ya that is what I use, and what is "Thermal Throttling"??

Zilincan

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Zilincan's Game Library

22:53 Jul-08-2015

354

When your cpu reach higher temperatures it downclock and lower voltages (to cool itself)

Hsc169

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Hsc169's Game Library

18:26 Jul-09-2015

I turn the fan up for it but it's the stock one.. and I cant touch the voltage for some reason.. but I believe when it overclock it ups it our atleast will let it pull more power because it auto overclocks the ram when I overclock