Atom C3338 vs Celeron 1037U
Atom C3338
Celeron 1037U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 C3338 is positioned at rank 543 and the Celeron 1037U is on rank 275, so the Celeron 1037U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Atom C3338
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 1037U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Atom C3338 | Celeron 1037U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Goldmont (2016−2017) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Atom C3338 | Celeron 1037U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Atom C3338 and Celeron 1037U
Atom C3338
The Atom C3338 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 22 February 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Goldmont (2016−2017) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1310. Thermal design power (TDP): 8.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR4: 1866. Passmark benchmark score: 1,028 points. Launch price was $27.
Celeron 1037U
The Celeron 1037U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,034 points. Launch price was $86.
Processing Power
Both the Atom C3338 and Celeron 1037U share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Atom C3338 versus 1.8 GHz on the Celeron 1037U — a 20% clock advantage for the Atom C3338 (base: 1.5 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Atom C3338 uses the Goldmont (2016−2017) architecture (14 nm), while the Celeron 1037U uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Atom C3338 scores 1,028 against the Celeron 1037U's 1,034 — a 0.6% lead for the Celeron 1037U. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Atom C3338 vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 1037U.
| Feature | Atom C3338 | Celeron 1037U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz+22% | 1.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.5 GHz | 1.8 GHz+20% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+1500% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Goldmont (2016−2017) | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,028 | 1,034 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 324 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 626 |
Memory & Platform
The Atom C3338 uses the FCBGA1310 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron 1037U uses BGA1023 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-1866 on the Atom C3338 versus DDR3-1600 on the Celeron 1037U — the Atom C3338 supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Atom C3338 supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (Atom C3338) vs 2 (Celeron 1037U). PCIe lanes: 10 (Atom C3338) vs 16 (Celeron 1037U) — the Celeron 1037U offers 6 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel FCBGA1310 (Atom C3338) and HM70,NM70,HM76 (Celeron 1037U).
| Feature | Atom C3338 | Celeron 1037U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1310 | BGA1023 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-1866+33% | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB+300% | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 10 | 16+60% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Atom C3338) / VT-x, EPT (Celeron 1037U). The Celeron 1037U includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge)), while the Atom C3338 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 1037U targets Budget Mobile. Direct competitor: Celeron 1037U rivals AMD E1-2500.
| Feature | Atom C3338 | Celeron 1037U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Budget Mobile |
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