CPU
GPU
A6-9220C
Celeron G530T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The A6-9220C is positioned at rank 931 and the Celeron G530T is on rank 769, so the Celeron G530T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A6-9220C
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G530T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A6-9220C | Celeron G530T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($17) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A6-9220C | Celeron G530T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($17) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of A6-9220C and Celeron G530T
A6-9220C
The A6-9220C is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT4. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,053 points. Launch price was $70.
Celeron G530T
The Celeron G530T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,056 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the A6-9220C and Celeron G530T share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the A6-9220C versus 2 GHz on the Celeron G530T — a 29.8% clock advantage for the A6-9220C (base: 1.8 GHz vs 2 GHz). The A6-9220C uses the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture (28 nm), while the Celeron G530T uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the A6-9220C scores 1,053 against the Celeron G530T's 1,056 — a 0.3% lead for the Celeron G530T.
| Feature | A6-9220C | Celeron G530T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.7 GHz+35% | 2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2 GHz+11% |
| L3 Cache | — | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (total)+300% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm-13% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,053 | 1,056 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 384 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 655 |
Memory & Platform
The A6-9220C uses the FT4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron G530T uses LGA1155 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-1866 on the A6-9220C versus DDR3-1333 on the Celeron G530T — the A6-9220C supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron G530T supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (A6-9220C) vs 2 (Celeron G530T). PCIe lanes: 8 (A6-9220C) vs 16 (Celeron G530T) — the Celeron G530T offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD BGA soldered (A6-9220C) and H61,H67,Z68,B75,Z77 (Celeron G530T).
| Feature | A6-9220C | Celeron G530T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FT4 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-1866+33% | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 32 GB+300% |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | 16+100% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (A6-9220C) / VT-x (Celeron G530T). Both include integrated graphics — AMD Radeon R5 (A6-9220C) and Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) (Celeron G530T) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G530T targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Celeron G530T rivals Pentium G630T.
| Feature | A6-9220C | Celeron G530T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon R5 | Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Desktop |
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