Intel Celeron G530 2-core LGA 1155
Built on the 32nm Sandy Bridge architecture, this dual-core 2.4GHz processor includes integrated Intel HD Graphics on a 65W TDP, eliminating the need for a discrete GPU in basic systems. Its bundled boxed cooler and LGA 1155 socket compatibility offer a straightforward, value-focused build with reliable operation. This processor is best for users assembling an ultra-budget desktop strictly for web browsing, email, and running basic educational software.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (80th percentile) 80th
- Strong feature (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average single thread (25th percentile)
- Below average ai (25th percentile)
- Below average multi thread (29th percentile)
- Below average efficiency (33rd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 17 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| Brand | Intel |
| Series | Celeron |
| Model | G530 |
| Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| Class | desktop |
| Process | 32 |
Cores & Clocks
| Cores | 2 |
| Base Clock | 2400 |
Cache
| L2 Cache | 0.25 |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB |
Performance
| PassMark Multi | 1148 |
| PassMark Single | 1107 |
Memory
| Channels | 2 |
Platform & Power
| Socket | LGA 1155 |
| TDP | 65 |
| Unlocked | No |
Graphics & AI
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics |
vs Competition
| Spec | Intel Celeron G530 | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | G.Skill Trident Z Neo | be quiet! Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 | Dell Xeon 641329687376-cr | DAKboard CPU v4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cores | 2 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | - | 16 | 12 | 4 | 8 | - |
| Boost Clock Mhz | - | 5200 | 4200 | 3400 | 2700 | - |
| L3 Cache Mb | 2 | 96 | 32 | 8 | 12 | - |
| Tdp W | 65 | 120 | 65 | 270 | 80 | - |
| Socket | LGA 1155 | AM5 | AMD Socket AM4 | AM4 | LGA 1366 | BGA |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics | AMD Radeon Graphics | - | - | - | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AI | Feature | Platform | User Sentiment | Efficiency | Multi Thread | Social Proof | Single Thread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Celeron G530 | 25.4 | 69.7 | 46.7 | 63.5 | 32.6 | 28.6 | 80.3 | 25.3 |
| AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Compare | 91.4 | 98.5 | 95.2 | 92.9 | 87.8 | 90 | 96.5 | 95.7 |
| G.Skill Trident Z Neo Compare | 72.7 | 87.3 | 78.4 | 0 | 83.3 | 73.6 | 0 | 72.2 |
| be quiet! Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 Compare | 48.4 | 62.6 | 61 | 0 | 33.4 | 45.1 | 90.4 | 51.2 |
| Dell Xeon 641329687376-cr Compare | 31.4 | 42.1 | 17.9 | 0 | 37.3 | 32.6 | 7.8 | 24.7 |
| DAKboard CPU v4 Compare | 13.6 | 20.4 | 17.9 | 0 | 12.9 | 17.9 | 58.7 | 21 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon 1 offer From €224
Price History
Usage Scores
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