Intel Celeron G530 2-core LGA1155
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 (81st percentile) 81st
- Strong feature (69th percentile) 69th
Cons
- Below average ai (24th percentile)
- Below average single thread (25th percentile)
- Below average multi thread (28th percentile)
- Below average efficiency (32nd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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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 7800X3D | Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 | be quiet! Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 | MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi | DAKboard CPU v4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cores | 2 | 8 | 32 | 4 | - | 4 |
| Threads | - | 16 | 64 | 4 | - | - |
| Boost Clock Mhz | - | 5000 | 3500 | 3400 | - | - |
| L3 Cache Mb | 2 | 96 | 256 | 8 | - | - |
| Tdp W | 65 | 120 | 200 | 270 | - | - |
| Socket | LGA 1155 | AM5 | Socket A/Socket 462 (PGA 462) | AM4 | AM5 | BGA |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics | AMD Radeon Graphics | No | - | - | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AI | Feature | Platform | User Sentiment | Efficiency | Multi Thread | Social Proof | Single Thread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Celeron G530 | 24.3 | 69.4 | 46 | 64 | 31.7 | 27.6 | 80.9 | 24.5 |
| AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Compare | 88.1 | 98.4 | 94.3 | 79 | 84 | 88.2 | 96.5 | 88.7 |
| Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 Compare | 99.1 | 90.7 | 76.2 | 0 | 97.3 | 99.2 | 1.5 | 89.3 |
| be quiet! Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 Compare | 47.6 | 62.2 | 60.5 | 0 | 32.5 | 44.1 | 90.7 | 50.2 |
| MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi Compare | 3.3 | 20.1 | 90.9 | 0 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 90.7 | 3.1 |
| DAKboard CPU v4 Compare | 12.6 | 20.1 | 17.5 | 0 | 11.9 | 17 | 59.7 | 20 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon 1 offer From €106
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Usage Scores
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