CPU
GPU
Athlon II X2 245e
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 Athlon II X2 245e is positioned at rank 939 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 Athlon II X2 245e
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G530
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II X2 245e | 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 (Regor (2009−2013) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II X2 245e | Celeron G530 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+51%) |
| 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 Athlon II X2 245e and Celeron G530
Athlon II X2 245e
The Athlon II X2 245e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 11 May 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Regor (2009−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,141 points. Launch price was $80.
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
Both the Athlon II X2 245e and Celeron G530 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Athlon II X2 245e versus 2.4 GHz on the Celeron G530 — a 18.9% clock advantage for the Athlon II X2 245e (base: 2.9 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Athlon II X2 245e uses the Regor (2009−2013) architecture (45 nm), while the Celeron G530 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II X2 245e scores 1,141 against the Celeron G530's 1,148 — a 0.6% lead for the Celeron G530. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 319 vs 379, a 17.2% lead for the Celeron G530 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 741 vs 663 (11.1% advantage for the Athlon II X2 245e). L3 cache: 0 kB on the Athlon II X2 245e vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G530.
| Feature | Athlon II X2 245e | Celeron G530 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.9 GHz+21% | 2.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz+21% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 32 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Regor (2009−2013) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,141 | 1,148 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 319 | 379+19% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 741+12% | 663 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II X2 245e uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), 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. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Chipset compatibility: 760G,770,780G,785G,790FX,790GX (Athlon II X2 245e) and H61,B65,H67,Z68 (Celeron G530).
| Feature | Athlon II X2 245e | Celeron G530 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR3-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Athlon II X2 245e) vs VT-x (Celeron G530). The Celeron G530 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Athlon II X2 245e requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon II X2 245e targets Budget, Celeron G530 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Athlon II X2 245e rivals Athlon II X2 270u; Celeron G530 rivals Pentium G630.
| Feature | Athlon II X2 245e | Celeron G530 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x |
| Target Use | Budget | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Athlon II X2 245e launched at $87 MSRP, while the Celeron G530 debuted at $42. At current prices ($15 vs $10), the Celeron G530 is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon II X2 245e delivers 76.1 pts/$ vs 114.8 pts/$ for the Celeron G530 — making the Celeron G530 the 40.6% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon II X2 245e | Celeron G530 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $87 | $42-52% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $10-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 76.1 | 114.8+51% |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2011 |
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