Atom 330 vs Celeron N4020C

Atom 330

2 Cores4 Thrd8 WWMax: 0.1 GHz2008

Celeron N4020C

2 Cores2 Thrd6 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2021

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Atom 330

2 / 4

1,530

0.0%

1,537

+0.5%

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 330 is positioned at rank 39 and the Celeron N4020C is on rank 575, so the Atom 330 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 330

#10

Ryzen 7 260

MSRP: $199|Avg: $70

93%

#27

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

192%

#28

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

189%

#29

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

173%

#30

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

173%

#31

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

171%

#33

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

165%

#34

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

158%

#35

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

158%

#36

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

154%

#39

Atom 330

MSRP: $43|Avg: $30

100%

#43

Core 2 Duo SU7300

MSRP: $289|Avg: N/A

98%

#51

Celeron N2807

MSRP: $107|Avg: $60

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron N4020C

#179

Core i7-1260P

MSRP: $432|Avg: $432

100%

#563

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

763%

#564

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

752%

#565

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

691%

#566

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

687%

#567

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

681%

#569

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

658%

#570

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

631%

#571

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

630%

#572

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

613%

#575

Celeron N4020C

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#583

Processor N100

MSRP: $128|Avg: $100

99%

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 Celeron N4020C (2021) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4/LPDDR4 up to 2400 MT/s, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Atom 330	Celeron N4020C
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Diamondville (2008−2009) / 45 nm)	✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Atom 330 (2008) relies on 45 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Atom 330	Celeron N4020C
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 330 Benchmark Check

Celeron N4020C Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom 330 and Celeron N4020C

Atom 330

The Atom 330 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Diamondville (2008−2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 0.1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PBGA437. Thermal design power (TDP): 8 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,530 points. Launch price was $43.

Celeron N4020C

The Celeron N4020C is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1090. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4/LPDDR4 up to 2400 MT/s. Passmark benchmark score: 1,537 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Atom 330 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Celeron N4020C's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 0.1 GHz on the Atom 330 versus 2.8 GHz on the Celeron N4020C — a 186.2% clock advantage for the Celeron N4020C (base: 1.6 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The Atom 330 is built on the Diamondville (2008−2009) architecture. In PassMark, the Atom 330 scores 1,530 against the Celeron N4020C's 1,537 — a 0.5% lead for the Celeron N4020C. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Atom 330 vs 4 MB on the Celeron N4020C.

Feature	Atom 330	Celeron N4020C
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	0.1 GHz	2.8 GHz+2700%
Base Clock	1.6 GHz+45%	1.1 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	4 MB
L2 Cache	1 MB	—
Process	45 nm	14 nm-69%
Architecture	Diamondville (2008−2009)	—
PassMark	1,530	1,537

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Memory & Platform

The Atom 330 uses the PBGA437 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron N4020C uses FCBGA1090 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Atom 330	Celeron N4020C
Socket	PBGA437	FCBGA1090
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 4.0+100%
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-533	—
Max RAM Capacity	4 GB	—
RAM Channels	1	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	0	—