Intel Core i3-530 vs Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
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 15 14
Cores 2 4
Threads 4 4
Top speed 2.9 GHz 2.4 GHz
Rated power 73 W 105 W
Games at recommended 87 83
Released20102007
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 Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 for gaming?
Yes — 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 i3-530, and no close match for the Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600.