Celeron G530

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Celeron G530

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Celeron G530 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,385 Rank: 1420
Rank Name Score Visual
1416 Intel Core i5-560M 4,389
+0.1%
1417 Pentium N6415 4,388
+0.1%
1418 Pentium G840 4,387
+0%
1419 Phenom II X2 560 4,387
+0%
1420 Celeron G530 4,385
1421 A9-9420 4,385
+0%
1422 Core i7-8500Y 4,385
+0%
1423 Phenom II X4 965 4,384
+-0%
1424 Xeon E5450 4,384
+-0%
1425 Pentium Silver J5005 4,382
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Celeron G530 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,374 Rank: 1522
Rank Name Score Visual
1518 A10-9620P 4,375
+0%
1519 Celeron G1820T 4,375
+0%
1520 Phenom II X3 B75 4,375
+0%
1521 Phenom II X4 955 4,374
+0%
1522 Celeron G530 4,374
1523 A9-9400 4,374
+0%
1524 Core i5-4200Y 4,374
+0%
1525 Celeron J3455 4,373
+-0%
1526 Pentium G3220 4,373
+-0%
1527 A8-5500B 4,373
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Celeron G530 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,393 Rank: 1399
Rank Name Score Visual
1395 A10-9630P 4,399
+0.1%
1396 Intel Core i7-620M 4,394
+0%
1397 A8-7650K 4,394
+0%
1398 Xeon E5440 4,394
+0%
1399 Celeron G530 4,393
1400 Athlon II X3 460 4,392
+-0%
1401 A4-6300 4,392
+-0%
1402 Core M-5Y10 4,389
-0.1%
1403 FX-6350 4,388
-0.1%
1404 A12-9700P 4,388
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Celeron G530 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,496 Rank: 1560
Rank Name Score Visual
1556 Core i3-350M 4,497
+0%
1557 Phenom II X2 B57 4,497
+0%
1558 Celeron 4205U 4,497
+0%
1559 Celeron 3855U 4,496
+0%
1560 Celeron G530 4,496
1561 Pentium E6700 4,496
+0%
1562 Pentium E6600 4,496
+0%
1563 Pentium 2127U 4,496
+0%
1564 A6-9220 4,496
+0%
1565 Celeron 1000M 4,496
+0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Celeron G530 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,463 Rank: 1582
Rank Name Score Visual
1578 Pentium G640T 4,464
+0%
1579 Core i3-350M 4,464
+0%
1580 Celeron 3955U 4,463
+0%
1581 Core i5-2537M 4,463
+0%
1582 Celeron G530 4,463
1583 Athlon II X2 240 4,463
+0%
1584 Core i5-4210Y 4,463
+0%
1585 A4-3400 4,463
+0%
1586 Core i5-4202Y 4,463
+0%
1587 A8-4555M 4,463
+0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Celeron G530 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,483 Rank: 1514
Rank Name Score Visual
1510 A6-9500E 4,484
+0%
1511 Celeron 2950M 4,484
+0%
1512 Pentium B970 4,483
+0%
1513 A6-7400K 4,483
+0%
1514 Celeron G530 4,483
1515 Phenom II X2 560 4,483
+0%
1516 Pentium 3805U 4,483
+0%
1517 A6-3420M 4,483
+0%
1518 Celeron 2980U 4,483
+0%
1519 Core i3-380M 4,483
+0%

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Celeron G530 Details

The Intel Celeron G530, launched in September 2011, represents a modest evolution in Intel's low-end desktop lineup, built on the Sandy Bridge architecture. While it shares the same core design as more powerful Core processors of the era, its reduced cache and locked multiplier reflect its positioning as a budget-friendly option. As of 2026, the G530 is well over a decade old, placing it firmly in legacy status for modern computing. Its relevance today lies primarily in legacy systems or entry-level builds where cost and power efficiency outweigh performance demands.

This dual-core processor operates at a base frequency of 2.4 GHz, with a turbo frequency of 2.0 GHz, though the latter is not applicable due to the absence of dynamic frequency scaling in this model. It features a 32 nm manufacturing process and includes 2 MB of L3 cache, with L1 and L2 caches measuring 0.061 MiB and 0.244 MiB respectively. The CPU supports DDR3-1066 memory in a dual-channel configuration, delivering up to 17 GB/s of memory bandwidth, and is designed for the FCLGA1155 socket. With a TDP of 65 W, the G530 offers balanced power consumption for basic desktop use.

The integrated Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) provides a base frequency of 850 MHz and a burst frequency of 1.0 GHz, capable of driving up to two displays simultaneously. While not suitable for gaming or intensive graphics workloads, it supports essential multimedia playback and light graphical tasks. The processor includes a range of instruction set extensions, such as SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES-NI, and virtualization technologies like VT-x and VT-d, which enhance security and compatibility in virtualized environments.

In benchmark testing, the Celeron G530 achieves an overall score of 4385, ranking #1420 out of 2060 processors. Its single-core performance scores 4393, placing it at #1399, while its multicore score of 4374 lands at #1521. These results position it below modern mainstream CPUs but competitive with older low-end and entry-level processors such as the Pentium G840 and Athlon II X3 460. The performance gap between single-core and multicore scores indicates a balanced but limited capability in multi-threaded applications.

Given its age and modest performance, the Celeron G530 is best suited for basic office applications, web browsing, and media playback in systems where upgrading to a modern platform is not feasible. While it lacks the power and features of contemporary processors, its integrated graphics and ECC memory support make it a viable option in low-cost or embedded environments. For users seeking more performance, even a modest upgrade to a modern quad-core processor would offer a significant improvement in both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads.
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Intel Celeron G530

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Celeron G530
Model Number: G530
Cores: 2
Threads: 2
Base Frequency: 2400 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 24x (locked)
Core Name: Sandy Bridge
Socket: FCLGA1155
Package: FC-LGA10
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 65 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.244 MiB
L3 Cache: 1.907 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3 1066
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 17 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 12
PCIe Configuration: x1 (6), x2 (4), x4 (3)

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1000 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 32 nm
Die Area: 131 mm²
Transistor Count: 0.00 billion
Manufacturer: Intel
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AES x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory FMA
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