Intel Celeron G530 socket: LGA 1155
The Intel Celeron G530 uses the LGA 1155 socket. It is a 65 W dual core Sandy Bridge desktop part at 2.4 GHz.
- Socket
- LGA 1155
- Launched
- September 2011
- Cores and threads
- 2 and 2
- Base power
- 65 W
- Codename
- Sandy Bridge
- Segment
- Desktop
- Family
- Intel Celeron
- Clocks
- 2.4 GHz
Intel Celeron G530 specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 2 |
| Core architecture | Sandy Bridge cores on 32 nm |
| Clocks | 2.4 GHz (no turbo) |
| Cache | 2 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3) |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 65 W |
| Manufacturing process | 32 nm |
| Memory support | DDR3-1066, two channels, up to 32 GB |
| PCI Express | 16 lanes from the CPU, PCIe 2.0 |
| Integrated graphics | Intel HD Graphics (850 MHz to 1000 MHz) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FCLGA1155 (37.5 × 37.5 mm) |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
Intel Celeron G530 needs a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket. The table shows which chipset series accept it.
| Series | Chipsets | Support |
|---|---|---|
| 7 series | Z77, Z75, H77, B75, Q77, Q75 | Works out of the box |
| 6 series: H61, H67, P67, Z68 | Z68, P67, H67, H61 | Works out of the box |
| 6 series business: B65, Q65, Q67 | Q67, Q65, B65 | Works out of the box |
Board makers publish a CPU support list for every model. Check it for your exact board before buying. Chipset details for LGA 1155.
LGA 1155 at a glance
| Type | LGA, 1,155 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 37.5 × 37.5 mm |
| Introduced | January 2011 |
| Memory | DDR3 |
| Cooler mounting holes | 75 × 75 mm |
What the Celeron G530 is
Intel Celeron G530 is a dual core Sandy Bridge desktop processor that Intel released in September 2011 for office towers. It runs at a fixed 2.4 GHz with no turbo and no Hyper-Threading, so 2 cores give 2 threads. Cache is 2 MB Intel Smart Cache. Power is 65 W on a 32 nm process.
Graphics are Intel HD Graphics for Sandy Bridge at 850 MHz to 1000 MHz. The higher base over T graphics steadies display work in office suites. The memory controller takes DDR3 at 1066 MT/s in two channels.
Fixed clocks keep fleet images predictable. Towers pair it with H61 or B75, 4 GB of DDR3 and a spinning drive or small SSD. The LGA, PGA and BGA: CPU package types explained guide places this LGA desktop part against mobile forms.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The Celeron G530 fits LGA 1155 in FCLGA1155 form. Both 6 series and 7 series boards boot Sandy Bridge directly, so H61, B75, H77 and business sets all work. No update is needed for Sandy parts.
At 65 W standard desktop boards with stock cooling cover it. Display outputs on the board decide how the HD Graphics block is used. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide covers pairing rules.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
Memory support is DDR3-1066, two channels, up to 32 GB. Office builds with 4 GB rarely stress the link, while two matched DIMMs still help the shared graphics block. ECC is not supported.
PCI Express is 16 lanes from the CPU at PCIe 2.0. Most builds stay on integrated graphics for office monitors.
Cooling follows the 65 W desktop pattern with a stock push pin heatsink on 75 × 75 mm spacing.
Upgrade paths
On LGA 1155 the Celeron G530 can move to faster duals, Pentium duals and Core i3 chips with Hyper-Threading on the same board. Memory and storage carry over. A low power comparison at lower clocks is the Celeron G530T class at 35 W.
A platform move to DDR4 boards such as LGA 1200 needs a new board and RAM. Keep the G530 board for classroom or terminal duty.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Celeron G530 use?
It uses LGA 1155. Both 6 series and 7 series boards boot it directly.
Does the Celeron G530 have Hyper-Threading?
No. Two cores give 2 threads at a fixed 2.4 GHz.
What memory does the Celeron G530 use?
DDR3-1066, two channels, up to 32 GB.
Is the Celeron G530 unlocked?
No. The multiplier is locked.
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