Celeron G530 vs A4-3300
Celeron G530
A4-3300
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 G530 is positioned at rank 635 and the A4-3300 is on rank 814, 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 G530
Performance Per Dollar A4-3300
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G530 | A4-3300 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G530 | A4-3300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 G530 and A4-3300
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.
A4-3300
The A4-3300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Llano (2011−2012) 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: 512 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM1. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,143 points. Launch price was $50.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron G530 and A4-3300 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Celeron G530 versus 2.5 GHz on the A4-3300 — a 4.1% clock advantage for the A4-3300 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Celeron G530 uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the A4-3300 uses Llano (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G530 scores 1,148 against the A4-3300's 1,143 — a 0.4% lead for the Celeron G530. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 379 vs 266, a 35% lead for the Celeron G530 that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G530 vs 0 kB on the A4-3300.
| Feature | Celeron G530 | A4-3300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.5 GHz+4% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.5 GHz+4% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Llano (2011−2012) |
| PassMark | 1,148 | 1,143 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 379+42% | 266 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 663 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G530 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A4-3300 uses FM1 (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 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: H61,B65,H67,Z68 (Celeron G530) and A55,A75 (A4-3300).
| Feature | Celeron G530 | A4-3300 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | FM1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron G530) vs AMD-V (A4-3300). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) (Celeron G530) and Radeon HD 6410D (A4-3300) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G530 targets Budget, A4-3300 targets Budget Desktop. Direct competitor: Celeron G530 rivals Pentium G630; A4-3300 rivals Celeron G530.
| Feature | Celeron G530 | A4-3300 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) | Radeon HD 6410D |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Budget | Budget Desktop |
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