Celeron N2940 vs Celeron G530T
Celeron N2940
Celeron G530T
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 N2940 is positioned at rank 1085 and the Celeron G530T is on rank 769, 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 N2940
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G530T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron N2940 | Celeron G530T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($17) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron N2940 | Celeron G530T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($17) |
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 N2940 and Celeron G530T
Celeron N2940
The Celeron N2940 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.83 GHz, with boost up to 2.25 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 7.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,054 points. Launch price was $69.
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.
Processing Power
The Celeron N2940 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron G530T offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Celeron N2940 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.25 GHz on the Celeron N2940 versus 2 GHz on the Celeron G530T — a 11.8% clock advantage for the Celeron N2940 (base: 1.83 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Celeron N2940 uses the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Celeron G530T uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N2940 scores 1,054 against the Celeron G530T's 1,056 — a 0.2% lead for the Celeron G530T. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 240 vs 384, a 46.2% lead for the Celeron G530T that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 850 vs 655 (25.9% advantage for the Celeron N2940). L3 cache: 0 kB on the Celeron N2940 vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G530T.
| Feature | Celeron N2940 | Celeron G530T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.25 GHz+13% | 2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.83 GHz | 2 GHz+9% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core)+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm-31% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,054 | 1,056 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 240 | 384+60% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 850+30% | 655 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron N2940 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron G530T uses LGA1155 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3L-1333 memory speed. The Celeron G530T supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 4 (Celeron N2940) vs 16 (Celeron G530T) — the Celeron G530T offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Celeron N2940) and H61,H67,Z68,B75,Z77 (Celeron G530T).
| Feature | Celeron N2940 | Celeron G530T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1170 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1333 | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 32 GB+300% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | 16+300% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support VT-x virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) (Celeron N2940) and Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) (Celeron G530T) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron N2940 targets Budget Laptop, Celeron G530T targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Celeron N2940 rivals AMD A6-6310; Celeron G530T rivals Pentium G630T.
| Feature | Celeron N2940 | Celeron G530T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) | Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | VT-x |
| Target Use | Budget Laptop | Desktop |
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