Celeron G1610 vs i3-530

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-530
2010
2 cores / 4 threads, 73 Watt
0.95
Celeron G1610
2012
2 cores / 2 threads, 55 Watt
0.96
+1.1%

Celeron G1610 outperforms Core i3-530 by a minimal 1% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-530 and Celeron G1610 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking25202507
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.140.03
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency1.231.65
Architecture codenameClarkdale (2010−2011)Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
Release date7 January 2010 (14 years ago)3 December 2012 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$60$388

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i3-530 has 367% better value for money than Celeron G1610.

Detailed specifications

Core i3-530 and Celeron G1610 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads42
Base clock speed2.93 GHz2.6 GHz
Boost clock speed0.93 GHz2.6 GHz
Bus rate2.5 GT/s5 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache4 MB (shared)2 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm22 nm
Die size81 mm294 mm2
Maximum core temperature73 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data65 °C
Number of transistors382 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-530 and Celeron G1610 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1156FCLGA1155
Power consumption (TDP)73 Watt55 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-530 and Celeron G1610. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFino data-
Turbo Boost Technology--
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring-+
Demand Based Switching-no data
PAE36 Bitno data
FDI+no data

Security technologies

Core i3-530 and Celeron G1610 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT--
EDB++
Secure Keyno data-
Anti-Theftno data-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-530 and Celeron G1610 are enumerated here.

VT-dno data-
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-530 and Celeron G1610. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size16.38 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/s21 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics for Previous Generation Intel ProcessorsIntel HD Graphics for 3rd Generation Intel Processors
Clear Video HD+-
Graphics max frequencyno data1.05 GHz

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-530 and Celeron G1610 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported23

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-530 and Celeron G1610.

PCIe version2.02.0
PCI Express lanes16no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i3-530 0.95
Celeron G1610 0.96
+1.1%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i3-530 1502
Celeron G1610 1526
+1.6%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i3-530 362
Celeron G1610 412
+13.8%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i3-530 750
+9.2%
Celeron G1610 687

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.95 0.96
Recency 7 January 2010 3 December 2012
Threads 4 2
Chip lithography 32 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 73 Watt 55 Watt

i3-530 has 100% more threads.

Celeron G1610, on the other hand, has a 1.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, a 45.5% more advanced lithography process, and 32.7% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i3-530 and Celeron G1610.


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