Celeron G530T vs Pentium E5500
Celeron G530T
Pentium E5500
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 Pentium E5500 is on rank 913, 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 Pentium E5500
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G530T | Pentium E5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($17) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G530T | Pentium E5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+46%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($17) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) |
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 Pentium E5500
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.
Pentium E5500
The Pentium E5500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 18 April 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) 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 (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,064 points. Launch price was $109.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron G530T and Pentium E5500 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Celeron G530T versus 2.8 GHz on the Pentium E5500 — a 33.3% clock advantage for the Pentium E5500 (base: 2 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Celeron G530T uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium E5500 uses Wolfdale (2008−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G530T scores 1,056 against the Pentium E5500's 1,064 — a 0.8% lead for the Pentium E5500. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G530T vs 0 kB on the Pentium E5500.
| Feature | Celeron G530T | Pentium E5500 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (total)+700% |
| Process | 32 nm-29% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Wolfdale (2008−2010) |
| PassMark | 1,056 | 1,064 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 384 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 655 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G530T uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium E5500 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron G530T | Pentium E5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| 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 (Pentium E5500). The Celeron G530T includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Pentium E5500 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G530T targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Celeron G530T rivals Pentium G630T.
| Feature | Celeron G530T | Pentium E5500 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pentium E5500 debuted at $75. At current prices ($17 vs $25), the Celeron G530T is $8 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G530T delivers 62.1 pts/$ vs 42.6 pts/$ for the Pentium E5500 — making the Celeron G530T the 37.4% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G530T | Pentium E5500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-33% | $75 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $17-32% | $25 |
| Performance per Dollar | 62.1+46% | 42.6 |
| Release Date | 2011 | 2010 |
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