CPU
GPU
Celeron G530
Celeron G460
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 Celeron G460 is on rank 586, so the Celeron G460 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 Celeron G460
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G530 | Celeron G460 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G530 | Celeron G460 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+0%) | ❌ 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 G530 and Celeron G460
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.
Celeron G460
The Celeron G460 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 12 December 2011 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 1 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 1.5 MB. L2 cache: 256 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,145 points. Launch price was $65.
Processing Power
The Celeron G530 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Celeron G460 offers 1 cores / 2 threads — the Celeron G530 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Celeron G530 versus 1.8 GHz on the Celeron G460 — a 28.6% clock advantage for the Celeron G530 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). Both are built on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture using a 32 nm process. In PassMark, the Celeron G530 scores 1,148 against the Celeron G460's 1,145 — a 0.3% lead for the Celeron G530. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 379 vs 300, a 23.3% lead for the Celeron G530 that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G530 vs 1.5 MB on the Celeron G460.
| Feature | Celeron G530 | Celeron G460 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2+100% | 1 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz+33% | 1.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz+33% | 1.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total)+33% | 1.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256 kB |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,148 | 1,145 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 379+26% | 300 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 663 | — |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA1155 socket with PCIe 2.0. Both support up to DDR3-1066 memory speed. Both support up to 32 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: H61,B65,H67,Z68 (Celeron G530) and H61,B65,H67,Z68 (Celeron G460).
| Feature | Celeron G530 | Celeron G460 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | DDR3-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support VT-x virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) (Celeron G530) and HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) (Celeron G460) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G530 targets Budget, Celeron G460 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G530 rivals Pentium G630; Celeron G460 rivals Pentium G630.
| Feature | Celeron G530 | Celeron G460 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) | HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | VT-x |
| Target Use | Budget | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Celeron G530 launched at $42 MSRP, while the Celeron G460 debuted at $37. At current prices ($10 vs $10), the Celeron G460 is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G530 delivers 114.8 pts/$ vs 114.5 pts/$ for the Celeron G460 — making the Celeron G530 the 0.3% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G530 | Celeron G460 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $42 | $37-12% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10 | $10 |
| Performance per Dollar | 114.8 | 114.5 |
| Release Date | 2011 | 2011 |
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