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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-530 vs Core Ultra 9 285

The Core i3-530 is much slower than the Core Ultra 9 285 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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$32.39View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 412% cheaper – $32.39 vs $579
Up to 5% better value for money

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Up to 386% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 15 years and 3 months newer
Up to 412% more expensive – $579 vs $32.39

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

Resolution

Quality

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Counter-Strike 22023

Core i3-530

308FPS

Core Ultra 9 285

756FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i3-530

101FPS

Core Ultra 9 285

423FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i3-530

178FPS

Core Ultra 9 285

225FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i3-530

209FPS

Core Ultra 9 285

266FPS

Valorant2020

Core i3-530

539FPS

Core Ultra 9 285

804FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i3-530

582FPS

Core Ultra 9 285

842FPS

Dota 22013

Core i3-530

169FPS

Core Ultra 9 285

310FPS

Elden Ring2022

Core i3-530

146FPS

Core Ultra 9 285

180FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

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Core i3-530

Core Ultra 9 285

72%

Core Ultra 9 285 ranks 71 points higher.

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Core i3-530

Core Ultra 9 285

Core Ultra 9 285 has 22 more cores.

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Core i3-530

Core Ultra 9 285

Core Ultra 9 285 has 20 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i3-530

4 MB

Core Ultra 9 285

36 MB

Core Ultra 9 285 has 32 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i3-530

2.933 GHz

Core Ultra 9 285

2.5 GHz

Core i3-530 has a 17% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i3-530

Core Ultra 9 285

5.6 GHz

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Core i3-530

73W

Core Ultra 9 285

65W

Core Ultra 9 285 draws 8W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i3-530

$32.39

Core Ultra 9 285

Core i3-530Core Ultra 9 285

LGA1156

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LGA1851

Clarkdale

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Arrow Lake-S

Desktop

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Desktop

Intel HD

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Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU

1333 MHz (DDR3)

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6400 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-530 or Core Ultra 9 285?expand_more

The Core Ultra 9 285. It's 7100% faster than the Core i3-530 on average across 100+ games, scoring 72/100 vs 1/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 9 285 than Core i3-530?expand_more

7100% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i3-530 or Core Ultra 9 285?expand_more

The Core Ultra 9 285 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core Ultra 9 285 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 72/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i3-530 and Core Ultra 9 285?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-530 scores 1/100, Core Ultra 9 285 scores 72/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i3-530 or Core Ultra 9 285 bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i3-530 or Core Ultra 9 285?expand_more

The Core Ultra 9 285 is the stronger pick at 72/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.