Atom 230 vs Celeron 2.10

Atom 230

1 Cores2 Thrd4 WWMax: 0.1 GHz2008

Celeron 2.10

1 Cores1 Thrd73 WWMax: 2.1 GHz2002

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Atom 230

1 / 2

248

0.0%

285

+14.9%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Atom 230 is positioned at rank 451 and the Celeron 2.10 is on rank 1066, so the Atom 230 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Atom 230

#439

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

592%

#440

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

583%

#441

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

535%

#442

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

533%

#443

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

528%

#445

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

510%

#446

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

489%

#447

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

488%

#448

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

475%

#451

Atom 230

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron 2.10

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

53559%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

50608%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

36746%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

11070%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

8769%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

7671%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

4393%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

4336%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

3948%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

3948%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

3904%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

3798%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

3745%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

3730%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

3696%

#1066

Celeron 2.10

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

100%

#1067

Core i7-950

MSRP: $562|Avg: $15

99%

#1068

Sempron 3100+

MSRP: $65|Avg: $15

98%

#1069

Athlon II X4 635

MSRP: $400|Avg: $250

97%

#1070

Core 2 Duo E6750

MSRP: $183|Avg: $15

97%

#1071

Core i7-940

MSRP: $562|Avg: $90

93%

#1072

Celeron 2.40

MSRP: $69|Avg: $13

86%

#1073

Sempron 2800+

MSRP: $65|Avg: $29

85%

#1074

Athlon 64 3100+

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

82%

#1075

Sempron 3600+

MSRP: $105|Avg: $20

79%

#1076

Celeron 2.80

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

74%

#1077

Athlon 64 X2 6000+

MSRP: $450|Avg: $20

70%

#1078

Athlon 64 3600+

MSRP: $149|Avg: $15

69%

#1079

Core 2 Quad Q6700

MSRP: $530|Avg: $50

68%

#1080

Athlon 64 2600+

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

67%

#1081

Celeron 2.20

MSRP: $79|Avg: $15

66%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Atom 230 (2008) utilizes 45 nm technology and modern memory, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Atom 230	Celeron 2.10
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($49)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Silverthorne (2008−2010) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Northwood (2002−2004) / 130 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Celeron 2.10 (2002) relies on 130 nm technology and DDR1, DDR2, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Atom 230	Celeron 2.10
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($49)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Atom 230 Benchmark Check

Celeron 2.10 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom 230 and Celeron 2.10

Atom 230

The Atom 230 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Silverthorne (2008−2010) architecture. It features 1 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 0.1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PBGA437. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 248 points. Launch price was $29.

Celeron 2.10

The Celeron 2.10 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Northwood (2002−2004) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 128 kB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 73 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 285 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Atom 230 packs 1 cores / 2 threads, matching the Celeron 2.10's 1 cores. Boost clocks reach 0.1 GHz on the Atom 230 versus 2.1 GHz on the Celeron 2.10 — a 181.8% clock advantage for the Celeron 2.10. The Atom 230 uses the Silverthorne (2008−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Celeron 2.10 uses Northwood (2002−2004) (130 nm). In PassMark, the Atom 230 scores 248 against the Celeron 2.10's 285 — a 13.9% lead for the Celeron 2.10. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Atom 230	Celeron 2.10
Cores / Threads	1 / 2	1 / 1
Boost Clock	0.1 GHz	2.1 GHz+2000%
Base Clock	1.6 GHz	—
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB+300%	128 kB
Process	45 nm-65%	130 nm
Architecture	Silverthorne (2008−2010)	Northwood (2002−2004)
PassMark	248	285+15%

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Memory & Platform

The Atom 230 uses the PBGA437 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron 2.10 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-533 on the Atom 230 versus DDR1-400 on the Celeron 2.10 — the Atom 230 supports 66.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron 2.10 supports up to 4 GB of RAM compared to 2 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 1-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: Intel BGA437 (Atom 230) and 845,850,865 (Celeron 2.10).

Feature	Atom 230	Celeron 2.10
Socket	PBGA437	PGA478
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0+82%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-533+100%	DDR1-400
Max RAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
RAM Channels	1	1
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	0

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Atom 230) / No (Celeron 2.10). Primary use case: Celeron 2.10 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 2.10 rivals Pentium 4 2.40.