CPU
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A6 Micro-6500T
Celeron G530
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 Micro-6500T is positioned at rank 1045 and the Celeron G530 is on rank 635, so the Celeron G530 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A6 Micro-6500T
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G530
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A6 Micro-6500T | Celeron G530 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Mullins (2014) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A6 Micro-6500T | Celeron G530 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+50%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
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 Micro-6500T and Celeron G530
A6 Micro-6500T
The A6 Micro-6500T is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 April 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Mullins (2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,146 points. Launch price was $69.
Celeron G530
The Celeron G530 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 September 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,148 points. Launch price was $50.
Processing Power
The A6 Micro-6500T packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron G530 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A6 Micro-6500T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the A6 Micro-6500T versus 2.4 GHz on the Celeron G530 — a 28.6% clock advantage for the Celeron G530 (base: 1.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The A6 Micro-6500T uses the Mullins (2014) architecture (28 nm), while the Celeron G530 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the A6 Micro-6500T scores 1,146 against the Celeron G530's 1,148 — a 0.2% lead for the Celeron G530.
| Feature | A6 Micro-6500T | Celeron G530 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2.4 GHz+33% |
| Base Clock | 1.2 GHz | 2.4 GHz+100% |
| L3 Cache | — | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (total)+700% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm-13% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Mullins (2014) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,146 | 1,148 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 379 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 663 |
Memory & Platform
The A6 Micro-6500T uses the FT3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron G530 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. The Celeron G530 supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (A6 Micro-6500T) vs 2 (Celeron G530). PCIe lanes: 8 (A6 Micro-6500T) vs 16 (Celeron G530) — the Celeron G530 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD BGA soldered (A6 Micro-6500T) and H61,B65,H67,Z68 (Celeron G530).
| Feature | A6 Micro-6500T | Celeron G530 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FT3 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR3-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | 16+100% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (A6 Micro-6500T) / VT-x (Celeron G530). Both include integrated graphics — AMD Radeon R4 (A6 Micro-6500T) and HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) (Celeron G530) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G530 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G530 rivals Pentium G630.
| Feature | A6 Micro-6500T | Celeron G530 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon R4 | HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
Value Analysis
The A6 Micro-6500T launched at $100 MSRP, while the Celeron G530 debuted at $42. At current prices ($15 vs $10), the Celeron G530 is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the A6 Micro-6500T delivers 76.4 pts/$ vs 114.8 pts/$ for the Celeron G530 — making the Celeron G530 the 40.2% better value option.
| Feature | A6 Micro-6500T | Celeron G530 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $42-58% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $10-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 76.4 | 114.8+50% |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2011 |
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