CPU
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Celeron E3300
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 Celeron E3300 is positioned at rank 724 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 Celeron E3300
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G530
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron E3300 | Celeron G530 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron E3300 | Celeron G530 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Celeron E3300 and Celeron G530
Celeron E3300
The Celeron E3300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 August 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,155 points. Launch price was $70.
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 Celeron E3300 and Celeron G530 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the Celeron E3300 versus 2.4 GHz on the Celeron G530 — a 4.1% clock advantage for the Celeron E3300 (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Celeron E3300 uses the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Celeron G530 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron E3300 scores 1,155 against the Celeron G530's 1,148 — a 0.6% lead for the Celeron E3300. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 347 vs 379, a 8.8% lead for the Celeron G530 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 624 vs 663 (6.1% advantage for the Celeron G530). L3 cache: 0 kB on the Celeron E3300 vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G530.
| Feature | Celeron E3300 | Celeron G530 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.5 GHz+4% | 2.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz+4% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (total)+300% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 32 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Wolfdale (2008−2010) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,155 | 1,148 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 347 | 379+9% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 624 | 663+6% |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron E3300 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron G530 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1066 memory speed. The Celeron G530 supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Celeron E3300) vs 16 (Celeron G530) — the Celeron G530 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: G31,G41,P45 (Celeron E3300) and H61,B65,H67,Z68 (Celeron G530).
| Feature | Celeron E3300 | Celeron G530 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | DDR3-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 32 GB+300% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support VT-x virtualization. The Celeron G530 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Celeron E3300 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron E3300 targets Budget, Celeron G530 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron E3300 rivals Pentium E5200; Celeron G530 rivals Pentium G630.
| Feature | Celeron E3300 | Celeron G530 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | VT-x |
| Target Use | Budget | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Celeron E3300 launched at $50 MSRP, while the Celeron G530 debuted at $42. At current prices ($10 vs $10), the Celeron G530 is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron E3300 delivers 115.5 pts/$ vs 114.8 pts/$ for the Celeron G530 — making the Celeron E3300 the 0.6% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron E3300 | Celeron G530 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50 | $42-16% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10 | $10 |
| Performance per Dollar | 115.5 | 114.8 |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2011 |
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