CPU
GPU
Pentium E6800
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 E6800 is positioned at rank 932 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 E6800
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G530
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium E6800 | 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 (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium E6800 | Celeron G530 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1%) | ❌ 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 E6800 and Celeron G530
Pentium E6800
The Pentium E6800 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 August 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.33 GHz, with boost up to 0.33 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: 1,155 points. Launch price was $831.
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 E6800 and Celeron G530 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 0.33 GHz on the Pentium E6800 versus 2.4 GHz on the Celeron G530 — a 151.6% clock advantage for the Celeron G530 (base: 3.33 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Pentium E6800 uses the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Celeron G530 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium E6800 scores 1,155 against the Celeron G530's 1,148 — a 0.6% lead for the Pentium E6800. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Pentium E6800 vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G530.
| Feature | Pentium E6800 | Celeron G530 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 0.33 GHz | 2.4 GHz+627% |
| Base Clock | 3.33 GHz+39% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (total)+700% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 32 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Wolfdale (2008−2010) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,155 | 1,148 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 379 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 663 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium E6800 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron G530 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium E6800 | Celeron G530 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | 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 E6800) / VT-x (Celeron G530). The Celeron G530 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Pentium E6800 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G530 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G530 rivals Pentium G630.
| Feature | Pentium E6800 | 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 E6800 launched at $86 MSRP, while the Celeron G530 debuted at $42. At current prices ($10 vs $10), the Celeron G530 is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium E6800 delivers 115.5 pts/$ vs 114.8 pts/$ for the Celeron G530 — making the Pentium E6800 the 0.6% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium E6800 | Celeron G530 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $86 | $42-51% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10 | $10 |
| Performance per Dollar | 115.5 | 114.8 |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2011 |
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