Celeron G530T vs Celeron B840

Celeron G530T

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 2 GHz2011

Celeron B840

2 Cores2 Thrd0 WWMax: 1.9 GHz2011

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron G530T

2 / 2

1,056

0.0%

Core Duo T2050

Celeron 857

Celeron J1800

Pentium Dual-Core E2180

1,065

+0.9%

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 G530T is positioned at rank 769 and the Celeron B840 is on rank 1028, so the Celeron G530T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron G530T

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

14759%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

13946%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

10126%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

3051%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2416%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2114%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1211%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1195%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1088%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1088%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1076%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1047%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1032%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1028%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1019%

#291

Core i9-7900X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $188

99%

#769

Celeron G530T

MSRP: $50|Avg: $17

100%

#770

Core i7-4770K

MSRP: $339|Avg: $100

100%

#771

A10-9700

MSRP: $169|Avg: $40

100%

#772

Core i5-2400

MSRP: $184|Avg: $25

100%

#773

Core i7-5775C

MSRP: $366|Avg: $150

99%

#775

Pentium G2140

MSRP: $100|Avg: $95

99%

#776

Core i7-4790T

MSRP: $303|Avg: $102

99%

#777

Core i5-2320

MSRP: $177|Avg: $22

99%

#778

Pentium G2030

MSRP: $85|Avg: $85

99%

#779

Celeron E3500

MSRP: $62|Avg: $10

99%

#780

Athlon II X2 260

MSRP: $60|Avg: $12

98%

#781

Athlon II X3 445

MSRP: $87|Avg: $15

98%

#783

Core i5-2310

MSRP: $177|Avg: $12

98%

#784

Core i5-5675C

MSRP: $276|Avg: $66

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron B840

#1016

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2370%

#1017

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2335%

#1018

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2144%

#1019

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2134%

#1020

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2115%

#1022

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2042%

#1023

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1958%

#1024

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1955%

#1025

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1902%

#1028

Celeron B840

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

100%

#1029

Celeron M 743

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

100%

#1030

Core i7-3612QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

100%

#1031

Pentium 967

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

99%

#1032

Core i5-4400E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $50

99%

#1034

Pentium Dual Core T4400

MSRP: $107|Avg: $5

97%

#1037

Core i7-8665UE

MSRP: $409|Avg: $409

96%

#1038

Celeron T3300

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

94%

#1039

Celeron Dual-Core T3300

MSRP: $86|Avg: $30

94%

#1042

Core i7-3612QE

MSRP: $426|Avg: $50

93%

#1043

A10-7300

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Celeron B840 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Celeron G530T in both compute-intensive tasks (0.8% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Celeron G530T	Celeron B840
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($17)	✅ More affordable ($15)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Celeron B840 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 12% cheaper ($15 vs $17) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Celeron G530T	Celeron B840
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+14%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($17)	✅ More affordable ($15)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Celeron G530T Benchmark Check

Celeron B840 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron G530T and Celeron B840

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.

Celeron B840

The Celeron B840 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 July 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,065 points. Launch price was $86.

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Processing Power

Both the Celeron G530T and Celeron B840 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Celeron G530T versus 1.9 GHz on the Celeron B840 — a 5.1% clock advantage for the Celeron G530T (base: 2 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). Both are built on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture using a 32 nm process. In PassMark, the Celeron G530T scores 1,056 against the Celeron B840's 1,065 — a 0.8% lead for the Celeron B840. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 384 vs 450, a 15.8% lead for the Celeron B840 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 655 vs 790 (18.7% advantage for the Celeron B840). Both processors carry 2 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Celeron G530T	Celeron B840
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2 GHz+5%	1.9 GHz
Base Clock	2 GHz+5%	1.9 GHz
L3 Cache	2 MB (total)	2 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	32 nm	32 nm
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	1,056	1,065
Geekbench 6 Single	384	450+17%
Geekbench 6 Multi	655	790+21%

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron G530T uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron B840 uses PGA988 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the Celeron G530T versus 1333 on the Celeron B840 — the Celeron B840 supports 199.1% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron G530T supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 — 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 HM65,HM67,QM67 (Celeron B840).

Feature	Celeron G530T	Celeron B840
Socket	LGA1155	PGA988
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1333	1333+44333%
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB+209715100%	16
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron G530T) vs true (Celeron B840). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) (Celeron G530T) and Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) (Celeron B840) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G530T targets Desktop, Celeron B840 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G530T rivals Pentium G630T; Celeron B840 rivals Pentium B940.

Feature	Celeron G530T	Celeron B840
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)	Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x	true
Target Use	Desktop	Budget

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Value Analysis

The Celeron G530T launched at $50 MSRP, while the Celeron B840 debuted at $86. At current prices ($17 vs $15), the Celeron B840 is $2 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G530T delivers 62.1 pts/$ vs 71.0 pts/$ for the Celeron B840 — making the Celeron B840 the 13.3% better value option.