AMD FX-6350 vs Intel Core i3-530
For gaming, the AMD FX-6350 is 20% ahead on our index. The rows below show where the other one still wins.
Gaming index 18 15
Cores 6 2
Threads 6 4
Top speed 4.2 GHz 2.9 GHz
Rated power 125 W 73 W
Games at recommended 92 87
Released20132010
Feeds cards up to (1440p) no close match no close match
Processor-heavy games only the AMD FX-6350 meets
Quick answers
Is the AMD FX-6350 better than the Intel Core i3-530 for gaming?
Yes — on our gaming index the AMD FX-6350 scores 18 and the Intel Core i3-530 15.
What is the fastest graphics card each one can keep up with?
At 1440p, by our bottleneck model: no close match for the AMD FX-6350, and no close match for the Intel Core i3-530.