Intel Core i3-530 vs AMD FX-6350
For gaming, the AMD FX-6350 is 20% ahead on our index. The rows below show where the other one still wins.
Gaming index 15 18
Cores 2 6
Threads 4 6
Top speed 2.9 GHz 4.2 GHz
Rated power 73 W 125 W
Games at recommended 87 92
Released20102013
Feeds cards up to (1440p) no close match no close match
Processor-heavy games only the AMD FX-6350 meets
Quick answers
Is the Intel Core i3-530 better than the AMD FX-6350 for gaming?
No — 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 Intel Core i3-530, and no close match for the AMD FX-6350.