Celeron G530T vs Core 2 Duo E6300
Celeron G530T
Core 2 Duo E6300
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 Core 2 Duo E6300 is on rank 1058, 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 Core 2 Duo E6300
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G530T | Core 2 Duo E6300 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($17) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Conroe (2006−2007) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G530T | Core 2 Duo E6300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+240%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($17) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
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 Core 2 Duo E6300
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.
Core 2 Duo E6300
The Core 2 Duo E6300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Conroe (2006−2007) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.86 GHz, with boost up to 1.87 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,055 points. Launch price was $249.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron G530T and Core 2 Duo E6300 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Celeron G530T versus 1.87 GHz on the Core 2 Duo E6300 — a 6.7% clock advantage for the Celeron G530T (base: 2 GHz vs 1.86 GHz). The Celeron G530T uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Core 2 Duo E6300 uses Conroe (2006−2007) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G530T scores 1,056 against the Core 2 Duo E6300's 1,055 — a 0.1% lead for the Celeron G530T. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G530T vs 0 kB on the Core 2 Duo E6300.
| Feature | Celeron G530T | Core 2 Duo E6300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz+7% | 1.87 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz+8% | 1.86 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 2 MB+700% |
| Process | 32 nm-51% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Conroe (2006−2007) |
| 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 Core 2 Duo E6300 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the Celeron G530T versus 1066 on the Core 2 Duo E6300 — the Core 2 Duo E6300 supports 198.9% 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 P35,G31,G33,P45 (Core 2 Duo E6300).
| Feature | Celeron G530T | Core 2 Duo E6300 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | 1066+35433% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+209715100% | 16 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron G530T) vs true (Core 2 Duo E6300). The Celeron G530T includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Core 2 Duo E6300 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G530T targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Celeron G530T rivals Pentium G630T; Core 2 Duo E6300 rivals Athlon 64 X2 3800+.
| Feature | Celeron G530T | Core 2 Duo E6300 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | true |
| Target Use | Desktop | — |
Value Analysis
The Celeron G530T launched at $50 MSRP, while the Core 2 Duo E6300 debuted at $163. At current prices ($17 vs $5), the Core 2 Duo E6300 is $12 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G530T delivers 62.1 pts/$ vs 211.0 pts/$ for the Core 2 Duo E6300 — making the Core 2 Duo E6300 the 109% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G530T | Core 2 Duo E6300 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-69% | $163 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $17 | $5-71% |
| Performance per Dollar | 62.1 | 211.0+240% |
| Release Date | 2011 | 2006 |
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