Athlon II X2 240 vs Celeron G530T
Athlon II X2 240
Celeron G530T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 Athlon II X2 240 is positioned at rank 852 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 Athlon II X2 240
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G530T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II X2 240 | Celeron G530T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($17) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Regor (2009−2013) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II X2 240 | Celeron G530T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+71%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ 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 Athlon II X2 240 and Celeron G530T
Athlon II X2 240
The Athlon II X2 240 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 23 July 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Regor (2009−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,060 points. Launch price was $35.
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 Athlon II X2 240 and Celeron G530T share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Athlon II X2 240 versus 2 GHz on the Celeron G530T — a 33.3% clock advantage for the Athlon II X2 240 (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Athlon II X2 240 uses the Regor (2009−2013) architecture (45 nm), while the Celeron G530T uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II X2 240 scores 1,060 against the Celeron G530T's 1,056 — a 0.4% lead for the Athlon II X2 240. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 373 vs 384, a 2.9% lead for the Celeron G530T that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 700 vs 655 (6.6% advantage for the Athlon II X2 240). L3 cache: 0 kB on the Athlon II X2 240 vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G530T.
| Feature | Athlon II X2 240 | Celeron G530T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz+40% | 2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz+40% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 32 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Regor (2009−2013) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,060 | 1,056 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 373 | 384+3% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 700+7% | 655 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II X2 240 uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron G530T uses LGA1155 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1066 memory speed. The Celeron G530T supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: 760G,785G,790GX,880G,890GX (Athlon II X2 240) and H61,H67,Z68,B75,Z77 (Celeron G530T).
| Feature | Athlon II X2 240 | Celeron G530T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Athlon II X2 240) vs VT-x (Celeron G530T). The Celeron G530T includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Athlon II X2 240 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon II X2 240 targets Desktop, Celeron G530T targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Athlon II X2 240 rivals Pentium E5400; Celeron G530T rivals Pentium G630T.
| Feature | Athlon II X2 240 | Celeron G530T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | None | Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x |
| Target Use | Desktop | Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Athlon II X2 240 launched at $60 MSRP, while the Celeron G530T debuted at $50. At current prices ($10 vs $17), the Athlon II X2 240 is $7 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon II X2 240 delivers 106.0 pts/$ vs 62.1 pts/$ for the Celeron G530T — making the Athlon II X2 240 the 52.2% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon II X2 240 | Celeron G530T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $60 | $50-17% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-41% | $17 |
| Performance per Dollar | 106.0+71% | 62.1 |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2011 |
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