CPU
GPU
Pentium Dual Core T4200
Celeron G530
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 Pentium Dual Core T4200 is positioned at rank 1044 and the Celeron G530 is on rank 635, so the Celeron G530 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Dual Core T4200
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G530
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium Dual Core T4200 | Celeron G530 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium Dual Core T4200 | Celeron G530 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+0%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Pentium Dual Core T4200 and Celeron G530
Pentium Dual Core T4200
The Pentium Dual Core T4200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: P. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,149 points. Launch price was $69.
Celeron G530
The Celeron G530 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 September 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,148 points. Launch price was $50.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium Dual Core T4200 and Celeron G530 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Pentium Dual Core T4200 versus 2.4 GHz on the Celeron G530 — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Celeron G530. The Pentium Dual Core T4200 uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (45 nm), while the Celeron G530 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Dual Core T4200 scores 1,149 against the Celeron G530's 1,148 — a 0.1% lead for the Pentium Dual Core T4200. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Pentium Dual Core T4200 vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G530.
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core T4200 | Celeron G530 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz | 2.4 GHz+20% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 32 nm-29% |
| Architecture | NetBurst (2000−2006) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,149 | 1,148 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 379 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 663 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium Dual Core T4200 uses the P socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron G530 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core T4200 | Celeron G530 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | P | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium Dual Core T4200) / VT-x (Celeron G530). The Celeron G530 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Pentium Dual Core T4200 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G530 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G530 rivals Pentium G630.
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core T4200 | Celeron G530 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Pentium Dual Core T4200 launched at $100 MSRP, while the Celeron G530 debuted at $42. At current prices ($10 vs $10), the Celeron G530 is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium Dual Core T4200 delivers 114.9 pts/$ vs 114.8 pts/$ for the Celeron G530 — making the Pentium Dual Core T4200 the 0.1% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core T4200 | Celeron G530 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $42-58% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10 | $10 |
| Performance per Dollar | 114.9 | 114.8 |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2011 |
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