Celeron G530T vs Celeron T3500
Celeron G530T
Celeron T3500
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 G530T is positioned at rank 769 and the Celeron T3500 is on rank 1015, 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 Celeron T3500
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G530T | Celeron T3500 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($17) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G530T | Celeron T3500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+70%) |
| 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 Celeron T3500
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 T3500
The Celeron T3500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,055 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Celeron G530T is built on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron G530T scores 1,056 against the Celeron T3500's 1,055 — a 0.1% lead for the Celeron G530T. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G530T vs 1 MB on the Celeron T3500.
| Feature | Celeron G530T | Celeron T3500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | — |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.1 GHz+5% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total)+100% | 1 MB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | — |
| Process | 32 nm-29% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | — |
| PassMark | 1,056 | 1,055 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 384 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 655 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G530T uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron T3500 uses PGA478 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron G530T | Celeron T3500 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron G530T) / not specified (Celeron T3500). The Celeron G530T includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Celeron T3500 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G530T targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Celeron G530T rivals Pentium G630T.
| Feature | Celeron G530T | Celeron T3500 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Desktop | — |
Value Analysis
The Celeron G530T launched at $50 MSRP, while the Celeron T3500 debuted at $80. At current prices ($17 vs $10), the Celeron T3500 is $7 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G530T delivers 62.1 pts/$ vs 105.5 pts/$ for the Celeron T3500 — making the Celeron T3500 the 51.8% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G530T | Celeron T3500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-38% | $80 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $17 | $10-41% |
| Performance per Dollar | 62.1 | 105.5+70% |
| Release Date | 2011 | 2010 |
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