Core 2 Duo E6300 vs Celeron G530T
Core 2 Duo E6300
Celeron G530T
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 Core 2 Duo E6300 is positioned at rank 1058 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 Core 2 Duo E6300
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G530T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core 2 Duo E6300 | Celeron G530T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($17) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Conroe (2006−2007) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core 2 Duo E6300 | Celeron G530T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+240%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ 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 Core 2 Duo E6300 and Celeron G530T
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.
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
Both the Core 2 Duo E6300 and Celeron G530T share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.87 GHz on the Core 2 Duo E6300 versus 2 GHz on the Celeron G530T — a 6.7% clock advantage for the Celeron G530T (base: 1.86 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core 2 Duo E6300 uses the Conroe (2006−2007) architecture (65 nm), while the Celeron G530T uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo E6300 scores 1,055 against the Celeron G530T's 1,056 — a 0.1% lead for the Celeron G530T. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Core 2 Duo E6300 vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G530T.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo E6300 | Celeron G530T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.87 GHz | 2 GHz+7% |
| Base Clock | 1.86 GHz | 2 GHz+8% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 65 nm | 32 nm-51% |
| Architecture | Conroe (2006−2007) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,055 | 1,056 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 384 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 655 |
Memory & Platform
The Core 2 Duo E6300 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron G530T uses LGA1155 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1066 on the Core 2 Duo E6300 versus DDR3-1333 on the Celeron G530T — 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: P35,G31,G33,P45 (Core 2 Duo E6300) and H61,H67,Z68,B75,Z77 (Celeron G530T).
| Feature | Core 2 Duo E6300 | Celeron G530T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | 1066+35433% | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 | 32 GB+209715100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: true (Core 2 Duo E6300) vs VT-x (Celeron G530T). 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: Core 2 Duo E6300 rivals Athlon 64 X2 3800+; Celeron G530T rivals Pentium G630T.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo E6300 | Celeron G530T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | None | Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Core 2 Duo E6300 launched at $163 MSRP, while the Celeron G530T debuted at $50. At current prices ($5 vs $17), the Core 2 Duo E6300 is $12 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core 2 Duo E6300 delivers 211.0 pts/$ vs 62.1 pts/$ for the Celeron G530T — making the Core 2 Duo E6300 the 109% better value option.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo E6300 | Celeron G530T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $163 | $50-69% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-71% | $17 |
| Performance per Dollar | 211.0+240% | 62.1 |
| Release Date | 2006 | 2011 |
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