Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 vs Intel Core i3-530
For gaming, the Intel Core i3-530 is 7% ahead on our index. The rows below show where the other one still wins.
Gaming index 14 15
Cores 4 2
Threads 4 4
Top speed 2.4 GHz 2.9 GHz
Rated power 105 W 73 W
Games at recommended 83 87
Released20072010
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 2 Quad Q6600 better than the Intel Core i3-530 for gaming?
No — on our gaming index the Intel Core i3-530 scores 15 and the Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 14.
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 2 Quad Q6600, and no close match for the Intel Core i3-530.