Intel Celeron G530 vs Intel Core i7-2649M

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Intel Celeron G530 or Intel Celeron G530 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Celeron G530 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron G530, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
The Intel Core i7-2649M features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-2649M, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
2 Generation 2
Intel Celeron Family Intel Core i7
Intel Celeron G500 Group Intel Core i 2000M
Intel Celeron G530 Name Intel Core i7-2649M
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Celeron G530 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron G530 is 2.4 GHz
The Intel Core i7-2649M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-2649M is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 GHz.
None None 3.2 GHz
2.4 GHz Frequency 2.3 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
2x Cores 2x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
No Hyperthreading Yes
2 Threads 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Celeron G530 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron G530 uses the Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge GT1), which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i7-2649M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-2649M uses the Intel HD Graphics 3000, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
6 Generation 6
Q2/2011 Release date Q1/2011
-- Max. displays --
6 Execution units 12
48 Shaders 96
1.0 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
0.85 GHz GPU frequency 0.5 GHz
32 nm Technology 32 nm
Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge GT1) GPU name Intel HD Graphics 3000
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
10.1 Direct X 10.1
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
No JPEG No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
No VP9 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No VP8 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 17.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 8.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 8.0 GB
DDR3-1066 Memory type DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333
Yes AES-NI Yes
17.1 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 25 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 25 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Celeron G530 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-2649M is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q3/2011 Release date Q1/2011
Sandy Bridge S Architecture Sandy Bridge H
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
2.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
32 nm Technology 32 nm
LGA 1150 Socket BGA 1023
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
42 $ Release price 270 $
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes