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Intel Core2 Quad Q8200 vs i3-530

The Intel Core i3-530 @ 2.93GHz is newer than Intel Core2 Quad Q8200 @ 2.33GHz, while Intel Core2 Quad Q8200 @ 2.33GHz is around 16% faster in multi-threaded (CPU Mark) testing, but Intel Core i3-530 @ 2.93GHz is around 15% faster in single-thread testing. However, Intel Core2 Quad Q8200 @ 2.33GHz uses around 26% more power. All the CPUs in this comparison belong in the Desktop CPU Class.The values below were tabulated from a combined 3596 benchmarks submitted from our PerformanceTest software and results and are updated daily to include new submissions.

  • The first section will show basic information for each CPU selected.
  • The additional graphs shows the CPU Mark and Single Thread values of each CPU selected.
  • An accompany graph, if price data is available, will shows the value for money, in terms of the CPU Mark/Thread Rating per dollar.
  • The last section will show approximate yearly running costs for the CPUs.

×Intel Core2 Quad Q8200 @ 2.33GHz×Intel Core i3-530 @ 2.93GHz+ ADD
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Socket TypeLGA775LGA1156
CPU ClassDesktopDesktop
Clockspeed2.3 GHz2.9 GHz
Turbo SpeedNot SupportedNot Supported
# of Physical Cores4 (Threads: 4)2 (Threads: 4)
CacheL1: 256KB, L2: 4.0MB, L3: 0MBL1: 128KB, L2: 0.5MB, L3: 4MB
TDP95W73W
Yearly Running Cost$17.34$13.32
Other
First Seen on ChartQ4 2008Q1 2010
# of Samples23891207
CPU Value27.921.9
Single Thread Rating(% diff. to max in group)993(-14.7%)1164(0.0%)
CPU Mark(% diff. to max in group)1782(0.0%)1504(-15.6%)
1 - Last seen price from our affiliates NewEgg.com & Amazon.com.

CPU Mark Rating
As of 17th of April 2025 - Higher results represent better performance
Intel Core2 Quad Q8200 @ 2.33GHz
1,782
Intel Core i3-530 @ 2.93GHz
1,504
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CPU Value (CPU Mark / $Price)
As of 17th of April 2025 - Higher results represent better value
Intel Core2 Quad Q8200 @ 2.33GHz
27.9
Intel Core i3-530 @ 2.93GHz
21.9
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CPU Single Thread Rating
As of 17th of April 2025 - Higher results represent better performance
Intel Core2 Quad Q8200 @ 2.33GHz
993
Intel Core i3-530 @ 2.93GHz
1,164
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Estimated Energy Usage Cost
Estimated Energy Adjustable Values
Average hours of use per day Average CPU Utilization (0-100%)1 Power cost, $ per kWh2
8
25
1Average user usage is typically low and can vary from task to task. An estimate load 25% is nominal.
2Typical power costs vary around the world. Check your last power bill for details. Values of $0.15 to $0.45 per kWh are typical.
Intel Core2 Quad Q8200 @ 2.33GHz Intel Core i3-530 @ 2.93GHz
Max TDP95W73W
Power consumption per day (kWh)0.190.15
Running cost per day$0.048$0.036
Power consumption per year (kWh)69.353.3
Running cost per year$17.34$13.32
Shown CPU power usage is based on linear interpolation of Max TDP (i.e. max load). Actual CPU power profile may vary.