Celeron G530 vs Pentium E6800
Celeron G530
Pentium E6800
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 E6800 is on rank 932, 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 E6800
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G530 | Pentium E6800 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G530 | Pentium E6800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1%) |
| 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 E6800
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 E6800
The Pentium E6800 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 August 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.33 GHz, with boost up to 0.33 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 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 $831.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron G530 and Pentium E6800 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Celeron G530 versus 0.33 GHz on the Pentium E6800 — a 151.6% clock advantage for the Celeron G530 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.33 GHz). The Celeron G530 uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium E6800 uses Wolfdale (2008−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G530 scores 1,148 against the Pentium E6800's 1,155 — a 0.6% lead for the Pentium E6800. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G530 vs 0 kB on the Pentium E6800.
| Feature | Celeron G530 | Pentium E6800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz+627% | 0.33 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 3.33 GHz+39% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 2 MB (total)+700% |
| Process | 32 nm-29% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Wolfdale (2008−2010) |
| PassMark | 1,148 | 1,155 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 379 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 663 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G530 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium E6800 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron G530 | Pentium E6800 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | LGA775 |
| 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 E6800). The Celeron G530 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Pentium E6800 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G530 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G530 rivals Pentium G630.
| Feature | Celeron G530 | Pentium E6800 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 E6800 debuted at $86. At current prices ($10 vs $10), the Pentium E6800 is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G530 delivers 114.8 pts/$ vs 115.5 pts/$ for the Pentium E6800 — making the Pentium E6800 the 0.6% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G530 | Pentium E6800 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $42-51% | $86 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10 | $10 |
| Performance per Dollar | 114.8 | 115.5 |
| Release Date | 2011 | 2010 |
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