Intel Core i3-530
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: Intel
Cores: 2C / 4T
Clock: 2.93 - 2.93 GHz
Socket: LGA1156
TDP: 73W
Price: $39.53 from Amazon
Intel Core i3-530
Cores
2C / 4T
Clock
2.93 - 2.93 GHz
Socket
LGA1156
TDP
73W
Best price from Amazon
$39.53
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Overview
The Intel Core i3-530 brings 2 cores and 4 threads. It drops into the LGA1156 socket with a 73W TDP — about 36.5W per core. Clocks span 2.93GHz base to 2.93GHz boost. Integrated Intel HD Graphics graphics let it run headless-GPU builds and troubleshooting. 4MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads.
Match the socket to your motherboard first; cooler TDP rating second. Its $39.53 price tag places it squarely in budget territory. PlanMyPC's builder flags compatibility problems automatically and adds the part's price to your build total. Intel backs the product through its standard warranty channels; check the listing for region-specific terms.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 73 W |
| CPU Cores | 2 |
| Socket | LGA1156 |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB |
| Threads | 4 |
| Base Clock | 2.93 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 2.93 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Westmere |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics |
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