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Intel Celeron G465

Intel Celeron G465: A Budget Processor for Basic Tasks

April 2025

1. Key Features: Architecture and Specifications

Sandy Bridge Architecture and 32 nm Process Technology

The Intel Celeron G465, released in 2012, is based on the Sandy Bridge microarchitecture (2nd generation Intel Core). It is a single-core processor that supports Hyper-Threading (2 threads), allowing it to handle light multi-threaded tasks. The process technology is 32 nm, which is considered outdated by 2025 (modern chips use 5–7 nm), but at its time, it provided a balance between performance and energy efficiency.

Key Parameters:

- Clock Frequency: 1.9 GHz (without Turbo Boost).

- Cache: 1.5 MB (L3).

- TDP: 35 W — low power consumption.

- Graphics: Intel HD (base version), suitable only for output display.

Performance:

- Geekbench 6: Single-Core — 234, Multi-Core — 378.

For comparison, the modern budget processor Intel N100 (2023) scores around ~1100 points in Single-Core. The Celeron G465 is suitable for basic tasks: working with documents, watching HD videos, and light web surfing.

Features:

- Support for SSE4.1/4.2 instructions.

- Virtualization (VT-x).

2. Compatible Motherboards

LGA 1155 Socket and Chipsets

The Celeron G465 uses the LGA 1155 socket and is compatible with Intel’s 6 Series chipsets:

- H61, B65, H67, Q67, Z68.

Selection Considerations in 2025:

- New motherboards are no longer produced. Only leftovers (price: $40–$70) or refurbished models are available.

- It is recommended to look for motherboards with support for SATA III and USB 3.0 (e.g., ASUS P8H61-M LE).

- Important: The motherboard’s BIOS must support Sandy Bridge processors.

3. Supported Memory

DDR3 — Performance Limitation

The Celeron G465 works with DDR3-1066/1333 MHz memory (maximum of 32 GB, but due to its single-core architecture, 4–8 GB is sufficient).

- Modes: Single-channel.

- Tip: Use two DDR3 modules (e.g., 2x4 GB) to increase bandwidth.

DDR4/DDR5 are not supported — this is a key downside for upgrades.

4. Power Supply Recommendations

Minimum Requirements

The processor itself consumes up to 35 W, but when building a system, consider other components:

- Integrated Graphics: +5–10 W.

- HDD/SSD: ~5–10 W.

- Motherboard: 20–30 W.

Optimal PSU: 300–400 W (e.g., EVGA 400 W1, $35). There’s even a buffer for future upgrades (if you replace the processor with a Core i5-2500).

5. Pros and Cons

Advantages:

- Energy Efficiency: Ideal for passive systems (media centers, office PCs).

- Low Price: New processors can be found for $20–$30.

- Cooling Simplicity: A stock cooler or even a passive heatsink is sufficient.

Disadvantages:

- Weak Performance: Struggles with modern applications (e.g., Zoom + browser + antivirus).

- Outdated Platform: No support for NVMe, USB 3.1, Wi-Fi 6.

- Limited Upgrade Path: The maximum for LGA 1155 is a Core i7-3770 (2013), but it still falls short compared to modern budget CPUs.

6. Use Cases

Suitable Uses for the Celeron G465:

- Office Tasks: Word, Excel, email.

- Multimedia: Watching 1080p videos (but not encoding).

- Retro PC: Running older games (e.g., Half-Life 2).

Not Suitable For:

- Gaming: Even CS:GO will run at 15–20 FPS on low settings.

- Video/Photo Editing: Editing in Photoshop is possible but with delays.

- Virtualization: 2 threads are insufficient for running multiple OS simultaneously.

7. Comparison with Competitors

Analogues from 2012-2015:

- AMD E-350: A dual-core APU (1.6 GHz), but weaker in Single-Core (Geekbench 6 ~180).

- Intel Pentium G2120 (2 cores, 3.1 GHz): 30% faster, but TDP is 55 W.

Modern Alternatives (2025):

- Intel N100 (4 cores, 6 W): Performance is 4 times higher at a similar price ($120).

- AMD Ryzen 3 7320U: Supports DDR5, 5–7 times faster.

8. Assembly Tips

Budget Configuration Example:

- Motherboard: ASUS P8H61-M LE ($50, new leftover).

- Memory: 8 GB DDR3-1333 ($25).

- Storage: 240 GB SSD Kingston A400 ($30).

- PSU: EVGA 400 W1 ($35).

- Case: Mini-Tower with ventilation ($40).

Total Cost: ~$180.

Optimization:

- Add a dedicated graphics card (e.g., NVIDIA GT 710, $50) for improved multitasking.

- Use Linux (Lubuntu) if Windows 10/11 is sluggish.

9. Final Conclusion: Who is the Celeron G465 Suitable For?

This processor is a choice for:

1. Retro computing enthusiasts assembling systems on old hardware.

2. Offices needing PCs for text and spreadsheet work.

3. Media centers for HD video playback.

Why is it still relevant in 2025?

- Price: Complete builds for under $200.

- Reliability: Sandy Bridge is known for durability.

However, for most users, it is better to consider modern budget CPUs (Intel N100, AMD Ryzen 3) that offer better performance and support for new technologies.

Basic

Label Name

Intel

Platform

Desktop

Launch Date

July 2012

Model Name

The Intel processor number is just one of several factors - along with processor brand, system configurations, and system-level benchmarks - to be considered when choosing the right processor for your computing needs.

G465

Code Name

Sandy Bridge

CPU Specifications

Total Cores

Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).

Total Threads

Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.

Basic Frequency

1.90 GHz

Intel Hyper-Threading Technology

Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) delivers two processing threads per physical core. Highly threaded applications can get more work done in parallel, completing tasks sooner.

Yes

Intel Turbo Boost Technology

Intel® Turbo Boost Technology dynamically increases the processor's frequency as needed by taking advantage of thermal and power headroom to give you a burst of speed when you need it, and increased energy efficiency when you don’t.

CPU Socket

The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.

FCLGA1155

Technology

Lithography refers to the semiconductor technology used to manufacture an integrated circuit, and is reported in nanometer (nm), indicative of the size of features built on the semiconductor.

32 nm

TDP

35 W

PCI Express Version

PCI Express Revision is the supported version of the PCI Express standard. Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (or PCIe) is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard for attaching hardware devices to a computer. The different PCI Express versions support different data rates.

2.0

Instruction Set

The instruction set is a hard program stored inside the CPU that guides and optimizes CPU operations. With these instruction sets, the CPU can run more efficiently. There are many manufacturers that design CPUs, which results in different instruction sets, such as the 8086 instruction set for the Intel camp and the RISC instruction set for the ARM camp. x86, ARM v8, and MIPS are all codes for instruction sets. Instruction sets can be extended; for example, x86 added 64-bit support to create x86-64. Manufacturers developing CPUs that are compatible with a certain instruction set need authorization from the instruction set patent holder. A typical example is Intel authorizing AMD, enabling the latter to develop CPUs compatible with the x86 instruction set.

64-bit

Intel 64

Intel® 64 architecture delivers 64-bit computing on server, workstation, desktop and mobile platforms when combined with supporting software.¹ Intel 64 architecture improves performance by allowing systems to address more than 4 GB of both virtual and physical memory.

Yes

Memory Specifications

Memory Type

Intel® processors come in four different types: Single Channel, Dual Channel, Triple Channel, and Flex Mode. Maximum supported memory speed may be lower when populating multiple DIMMs per channel on products that support multiple memory channels.

DDR3 1066

Max Memory Size

Max memory size refers to the maximum memory capacity supported by the processor.

32 GB

Memory Channels

The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.

Bus Speed

5 GT/s

Max Memory Bandwidth

Max Memory bandwidth is the maximum rate at which data can be read from or stored into a semiconductor memory by the processor (in GB/s).

17 GB/s

GPU Specifications

GPU Name

Intel® HD Graphics for 2nd Generation Intel® Processors

Graphics Base Frequency

Graphics Base frequency refers to the rated/guaranteed graphics render clock frequency in MHz.

650 MHz

Graphics Frequency

Graphics max dynamic frequency refers to the maximum opportunistic graphics render clock frequency (in MHz) that can be supported using Intel® HD Graphics with Dynamic Frequency feature.

1.00 GHz

Number of Displays Supported

Miscellaneous

Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)

Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) continues from the existing support for IA-32 (VT-x) and Itanium® processor (VT-i) virtualization adding new support for I/O-device virtualization. Intel VT-d can help end users improve security and reliability of the systems and also improve performance of I/O devices in virtualized environments.

Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)

Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) allows one hardware platform to function as multiple “virtual” platforms. It offers improved manageability by limiting downtime and maintaining productivity by isolating computing activities into separate partitions.

Yes

Instruction Set Extensions

Intel® SSE4.1 | Intel® SSE4.2

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology is an advanced means of enabling high performance while meeting the power-conservation needs of mobile systems. Conventional Intel SpeedStep® Technology switches both voltage and frequency in tandem between high and low levels in response to processor load. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology builds upon that architecture using design strategies such as Separation between Voltage and Frequency Changes, and Clock Partitioning and Recovery.

Yes

Execute Disable Bit

Execute Disable Bit is a hardware-based security feature that can reduce exposure to viruses and malicious-code attacks and prevent harmful software from executing and propagating on the server or network.

Yes

Cache

CPU Cache is an area of fast memory located on the processor. Intel® Smart Cache refers to the architecture that allows all cores to dynamically share access to the last level cache.

1.5 MB Intel® Smart Cache

Intel AES New Instructions

Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI) are a set of instructions that enable fast and secure data encryption and decryption. AES-NI are valuable for a wide range of cryptographic applications, for example: applications that perform bulk encryption/decryption, authentication, random number generation, and authenticated encryption.

Intel Clear Video HD Technology

Intel® Clear Video HD Technology, like its predecessor, Intel® Clear Video Technology, is a suite of image decode and processing technologies built into the integrated processor graphics that improve video playback, delivering cleaner, sharper images, more natural, accurate, and vivid colors, and a clear and stable video picture. Intel® Clear Video HD Technology adds video quality enhancements for richer color and more realistic skin tones.

Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)

Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT), also known as Second Level Address Translation (SLAT), provides acceleration for memory intensive virtualized applications. Extended Page Tables in Intel® Virtualization Technology platforms reduces the memory and power overhead costs and increases battery life through hardware optimization of page table management.

Yes

Intel InTru 3D Technology

Intel Flex Memory Access

Yes

Intel Quick Sync Video

Intel® Quick Sync Video delivers fast conversion of video for portable media players, online sharing, and video editing and authoring.

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6

Single Core Score

234

Geekbench 6

Multi Core Score

378

Geekbench 5

Single Core Score

256

Geekbench 5

Multi Core Score

332

Passmark CPU

Single Core Score

819

Passmark CPU

Multi Core Score

547

Compared to Other CPU

Geekbench 6 Single Core

Pentium B980

357 +52.6%

A4-4300M

313 +33.8%

A8-3520M

257 +9.8%

Celeron G465

234

Xeon E7-4809 v2

32 -86.3%

Geekbench 6 Multi Core

Celeron 3865U

693 +83.3%

Pentium B980

601 +59%

Core i3-2377M

500 +32.3%

Celeron G465

378

Xeon E7-4809 v2

58 -84.7%

Geekbench 5 Single Core

A8-5557M

343 +34%

Opteron 6262 HE

303 +18.4%

Celeron G465

256

Xeon E5-2628 v3

188 -26.6%

C-30

101 -60.5%

Geekbench 5 Multi Core

A6-5400B

688 +107.2%

A4-6320

588 +77.1%

Pentium U5600

471 +41.9%

Celeron G465

332

Atom Z2480

94 -71.7%

Passmark CPU Single Core

Celeron G1820TE

978 +19.4%

Celeron B840

918 +12.1%

Celeron G465

819

Celeron G460

699 -14.7%

Celeron 867

584 -28.7%

Passmark CPU Multi Core

Celeron G550T

1102 +101.5%

Celeron 1017U

888 +62.3%

A4-3320M

668 +22.1%

Celeron G465

547

Celeron B710

106 -80.6%