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Re: 2012 Entry Level Desktop - Intel Celeron G530 Performance Guide
Power Supply
I use SEED V12 400W. V12 and L12 series are SEED new mainstream product line.
This price is around 53USD.
V12 is 80Plus Cooper Certificate. It’s more power saving than L12.
APFC structure with special design shell looks very good quality.
If all cables are wrapped by black plastic, it will be even better.
V12 provides two USB chargers. It’s very convenient for mobile devices power charging.
If your budget is limited, you can useL12 400W, the price is lower.
I think MTBF is also important, so I prefer to use better Power Supply.
Due to Thailand serious flood last year, HDD price went up a lot.
Recently, the price is lower. However, it’s still much higher than original price.
Many users use 2.5” USB HDD to replace as the price is stable.
This is also a way to save money. I use TOSHIBA 2.5” 750GB to test.
Many users have higher confidence performance of Intel brand.
The combination above is not absolute. You also can go for lower spec. one if your performance requirement is not high.
Of course, if you have higher requirement, you can choose higher spec.
Base on your requirement, budget and favorite brands to pick up own combination is the most fun in DIY PC.
BIOS Screen
Main BIOS Tuning Menu, called M.I.T.
CPU ratio can lower. G530 DDR3 options are 800 and 1066MHz.
Integrated Graphics clock can be higher to increase IGP 3D performance.
DRAM Features
Advanced setup, I set it as CL5 6-5-18 1T to enhance bandwidth.
I also tried other entry DDR3 1333, but cannot run well in above CL.
Voltage Page
Dynamic Vcore(DVID) -0.320~ +0.640V
Graphics DVID -0.200~+4.80V
DRAM Voltage 1.100~2.400V
I set GPU shared memory to 480MB+2MB.
PC Health Status
G530 C/P value is quite good for non-OC users.
For higher performance requirement, you can change by your demand.
H61M-S2PV can be OC to enhance GPU performance and lower CPU voltage to save power.
BIOS is still not UEFI, but traditional interface is faster and more stable. -
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Re: 2012 Entry Level Desktop - Intel Celeron G530 Performance Guide
FINAL FANTASY XIV
1280 X 720 => 350
Monster Hunter Frontier => 1312
Improved 3D performance and HD video playback are key features for LGA 1155 platform. You can see the obvious progress.
G530 and G620 both use Intel HD Graphics, but G530 3D performance is 22~30% lower. This is the key difference of these two CPUs.
Intel HD Graphics OC to 1200MHz
StreetFighter IV Benchmark
1280 X 720 => 28.63 FPS
FINAL FANTASY XIV
1280 X 720 => 408
Monster Hunter Frontier => 1538
Pulling high GPU clock 20%, the 3D performance improves 15~17%. It’s better than nothing.
If you need higher 3D performance, you better to choose G620 or G840.
If you are playing 3D games, you better to have individual graphics card.
Temperature (Room Temp. is around 19 degree C)
Enter to OS Desktop - 26
Running LinX to full speed CPU - 33
ADIA64 temp is not so accurate. Sometimes, standby and full speed are similar.
Changing to GIGABYTE Touch BIOS software, it’s more accurate.
G530 standby and full speed only 7 degree C difference. Even using hand to touch CPU surface, the heat is low.
G530 and LGA 1156 dual core CPU are both 32nm, but the temp still keeps improving.
Power Consumption
Enable C1E power saving technology. CPU standby 0.86V, full speed 1.08V
Enter to OS Desktop - 22W
Running LinX to full speed CPU - 42W
OCCT Power Supply test (CPU/GPU Full Speed) - 53W
G530 3D performance is far behind G620. However, the power consumption is better.
Standby is only 22W and CPU/GPU full speed is only 53W. Power saving capability is Desktop No.1 so far.Comment
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Re: 2012 Entry Level Desktop - Intel Celeron G530 Performance Guide
Good review. Nice pics BTW.
Might i suggest a table to the end of the review showing all the result of the g530 as well as other procs for easier comparisonComment
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Re: 2012 Entry Level Desktop - Intel Celeron G530 Performance Guide
Nice review!
is there any review in terms of the comparison between AMD & Intel entry level PC in year 2012?
thinking of choose AMD x2 260 or Intel G530 or G620.
Thanks.Comment
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Re: 2012 Entry Level Desktop - Intel Celeron G530 Performance Guide
i have a similar setup with a G620 @2750MHz on a Z68 itx mobo with an SSD. Boots in seconds and runs like a charm, I also got a HD 6770, i can play every game, ACII almost at max settings. I don't have 8GB, i never needed it for gaming or office jobs but for 3D things like rendering and programs like Solidworks i can strongly recommend people to get 8Gigs, like i should have.
If you are going for a setup like this the, most important thing i have to say is: : GET A CHEAP ASS 60GB SSD FOR THE OS! it makes soooooo much difference, especially for an entry level setup. An SSD will drastically change the user experience, booting, opening programs and files, saving and closing programs, everything go's instant. Every 2012+ PC build should consist of a SSD.
benches in a table?Comment
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