Celeron G530 vs Pentium Dual Core T4200
Celeron G530
Pentium Dual Core T4200
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 Pentium Dual Core T4200 is on rank 1044, 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 Pentium Dual Core T4200
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G530 | Pentium Dual Core T4200 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G530 | Pentium Dual Core T4200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+0%) |
| 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 Pentium Dual Core T4200
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.
Pentium Dual Core T4200
The Pentium Dual Core T4200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: P. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,149 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron G530 and Pentium Dual Core T4200 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Celeron G530 versus 2 GHz on the Pentium Dual Core T4200 — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Celeron G530. The Celeron G530 uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium Dual Core T4200 uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G530 scores 1,148 against the Pentium Dual Core T4200's 1,149 — a 0.1% lead for the Pentium Dual Core T4200. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G530 vs 0 kB on the Pentium Dual Core T4200.
| Feature | Celeron G530 | Pentium Dual Core T4200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz+20% | 2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 1 MB+300% |
| Process | 32 nm-29% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | NetBurst (2000−2006) |
| PassMark | 1,148 | 1,149 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 379 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 663 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G530 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium Dual Core T4200 uses P (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron G530 | Pentium Dual Core T4200 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | P |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron G530) / not specified (Pentium Dual Core T4200). The Celeron G530 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Pentium Dual Core T4200 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G530 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G530 rivals Pentium G630.
| Feature | Celeron G530 | Pentium Dual Core T4200 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
Value Analysis
The Celeron G530 launched at $42 MSRP, while the Pentium Dual Core T4200 debuted at $100. At current prices ($10 vs $10), the Pentium Dual Core T4200 is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G530 delivers 114.8 pts/$ vs 114.9 pts/$ for the Pentium Dual Core T4200 — making the Pentium Dual Core T4200 the 0.1% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G530 | Pentium Dual Core T4200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $42-58% | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10 | $10 |
| Performance per Dollar | 114.8 | 114.9 |
| Release Date | 2011 | 2009 |
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