Intel Core i3-530 vs AMD A10-7800
For gaming, the Intel Core i3-530 is 15% ahead on our index. The rows below show where the other one still wins.
Gaming index 15 13
Cores 2 4
Threads 4 4
Top speed 2.9 GHz 3.9 GHz
Rated power 73 W 65 W
Games at recommended 87 79
Released20102014
Feeds cards up to (1440p) no close match no close match
Processor-heavy games only the Intel Core i3-530 meets
Quick answers
Is the Intel Core i3-530 better than the AMD A10-7800 for gaming?
Yes — on our gaming index the Intel Core i3-530 scores 15 and the AMD A10-7800 13.
What is the fastest graphics card each one can keep up with?
At 1440p, by our bottleneck model: no close match for the Intel Core i3-530, and no close match for the AMD A10-7800.