Intel Celeron G530T socket: LGA 1155
The Intel Celeron G530T uses the LGA 1155 socket. It is a 35 W dual core Sandy Bridge desktop part at 2.0 GHz.
- Socket
- LGA 1155
- Launched
- September 2011
- Cores and threads
- 2 and 2
- Base power
- 35 W
- Codename
- Sandy Bridge
- Segment
- Desktop
- Family
- Intel Celeron
- Clocks
- 2.0 GHz
Intel Celeron G530T specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 2 |
| Core architecture | Sandy Bridge cores on 32 nm |
| Clocks | 2.0 GHz (no turbo) |
| Cache | 2 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3) |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 35 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 (650 MHz to 1000 MHz) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FCLGA1155 (37.5 × 37.5 mm) |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
Intel Celeron G530T 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 G530T is
Intel Celeron G530T is a dual core Sandy Bridge desktop processor that Intel released in September 2011 for low power office towers. It runs at a fixed 2.0 GHz with no turbo and no Hyper-Threading, so 2 cores give 2 threads. Cache is 2 MB Intel Smart Cache. Power is 35 W on a 32 nm process. The T suffix marks the low power tune of the G530 line.
Graphics are Intel HD Graphics for Sandy Bridge at 650 MHz to 1000 MHz. The block covers office monitors and video without a card. The memory controller takes DDR3 at 1066 MT/s.
The 35 W rating suits slim towers that cannot cool 65 W parts. Boards pair it with H61, B75 or H77 and 4 GB of RAM for quiet service. The How to find your CPU socket type guide shows how to confirm the socket in a compact case.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The Celeron G530T fits LGA 1155 in FCLGA1155 form. Both 6 series and 7 series boards boot Sandy Bridge directly. No update is needed for Sandy parts.
At 35 W slim office boards with small coolers cover it easily. 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. Two matched DIMMs help the shared graphics block. ECC is not supported.
PCI Express is 16 lanes from the CPU at PCIe 2.0. Office builds usually skip a card.
Cooling is the 35 W stock pattern with push pins on 75 × 75 mm spacing.
Upgrade paths
On LGA 1155 the Celeron G530T can step to faster Celeron duals, Pentium duals and Core i3 chips on the same board. Memory and storage carry over. A standard power comparison is the Celeron G530 class at 65 W.
A platform move to LGA 1200 or newer needs a new board and DDR4 RAM.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Celeron G530T use?
It uses LGA 1155. Both 6 series and 7 series boards boot it directly.
What does the T suffix mean?
Low power tuning at 35 W, against 65 W standard parts.
What memory does the Celeron G530T use?
DDR3-1066, two channels, up to 32 GB.
Is the Celeron G530T unlocked?
No. The multiplier is locked.
Sources and verification
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