Celeron G530T vs Athlon II X2 240
Celeron G530T
Athlon II X2 240
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 G530T is positioned at rank 769 and the Athlon II X2 240 is on rank 852, so the Celeron G530T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G530T
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X2 240
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G530T | Athlon II X2 240 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($17) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Regor (2009−2013) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G530T | Athlon II X2 240 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+71%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($17) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
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 G530T and Athlon II X2 240
Celeron G530T
The Celeron G530T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,056 points. Launch price was $69.
Athlon II X2 240
The Athlon II X2 240 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 23 July 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Regor (2009−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,060 points. Launch price was $35.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron G530T and Athlon II X2 240 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Celeron G530T versus 2.8 GHz on the Athlon II X2 240 — a 33.3% clock advantage for the Athlon II X2 240 (base: 2 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Celeron G530T uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Athlon II X2 240 uses Regor (2009−2013) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G530T scores 1,056 against the Athlon II X2 240's 1,060 — a 0.4% lead for the Athlon II X2 240. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 384 vs 373, a 2.9% lead for the Celeron G530T that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 655 vs 700 (6.6% advantage for the Athlon II X2 240). L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G530T vs 0 kB on the Athlon II X2 240.
| Feature | Celeron G530T | Athlon II X2 240 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz | 2.8 GHz+40% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.8 GHz+40% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 2 MB+700% |
| Process | 32 nm-29% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Regor (2009−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,056 | 1,060 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 384+3% | 373 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 655 | 700+7% |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G530T uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon II X2 240 uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. The Celeron G530T 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,H67,Z68,B75,Z77 (Celeron G530T) and 760G,785G,790GX,880G,890GX (Athlon II X2 240).
| Feature | Celeron G530T | Athlon II X2 240 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR3-1066 |
| 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 G530T) vs AMD-V (Athlon II X2 240). The Celeron G530T includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Athlon II X2 240 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G530T targets Desktop, Athlon II X2 240 targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Celeron G530T rivals Pentium G630T; Athlon II X2 240 rivals Pentium E5400.
| Feature | Celeron G530T | Athlon II X2 240 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Desktop | Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Celeron G530T launched at $50 MSRP, while the Athlon II X2 240 debuted at $60. At current prices ($17 vs $10), the Athlon II X2 240 is $7 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G530T delivers 62.1 pts/$ vs 106.0 pts/$ for the Athlon II X2 240 — making the Athlon II X2 240 the 52.2% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G530T | Athlon II X2 240 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-17% | $60 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $17 | $10-41% |
| Performance per Dollar | 62.1 | 106.0+71% |
| Release Date | 2011 | 2009 |
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