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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Celeron G530 vs Pentium E5400

The Celeron G530 is slightly slower than the Pentium E5400 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Is 2 years and 8 months newer
  • Up to 1% faster on average across 100+ games

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Similar overall gaming performance.

L3 Cachehelp
Base Frequencyhelp

Pentium E5400 has a 13% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp
LGA1155
Sockethelp
LGA775
Sandy Bridge
Codenamehelp
Wolfdale
Desktop
Segmenthelp
Desktop
Intel HD (Sandy Bridge)
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics
DDR3
RAMhelp
DDR1, DDR2, DDR3
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Celeron G530 or Pentium E5400?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Celeron G530 or Pentium E5400?expand_more
The Pentium E5400 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Pentium E5400 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 48/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Celeron G530 and Pentium E5400?expand_more
Performance: Celeron G530 scores 48/100, Pentium E5400 scores 48/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Celeron G530 or Pentium E5400 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Celeron G530 or Pentium E5400?expand_more
The Pentium E5400 is the stronger pick at 48/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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