Atom D2560 vs Celeron B730
Atom D2560
Celeron B730
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 D2560 is positioned at rank 218 and the Celeron B730 is on rank 1075, so the Atom D2560 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Atom D2560
Performance Per Dollar Celeron B730
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Atom D2560 | Celeron B730 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Cedarview (2011−2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Atom D2560 | Celeron B730 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
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 D2560 and Celeron B730
Atom D2560
The Atom D2560 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 October 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Cedarview (2011−2012) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA559. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066. Passmark benchmark score: 765 points. Launch price was $69.
Celeron B730
The Celeron B730 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 July 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 1 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: G2. Thermal design power (TDP): 256 kB + 1.5 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 715 points. Launch price was $70.
Processing Power
The Atom D2560 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron B730 offers 1 cores / 2 threads — the Atom D2560 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Atom D2560 versus 1.8 GHz on the Celeron B730 — a 10.5% clock advantage for the Atom D2560. The Atom D2560 uses the Cedarview (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron B730 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Atom D2560 scores 765 against the Celeron B730's 715 — a 6.8% lead for the Atom D2560. L3 cache: 1 MB on the Atom D2560 vs 1.5 MB (total) on the Celeron B730.
| Feature | Atom D2560 | Celeron B730 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4+100% | 1 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz+11% | 1.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 1 MB | 1.5 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Cedarview (2011−2012) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 765+7% | 715 |
Memory & Platform
The Atom D2560 uses the FCBGA559 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron B730 uses G2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1066 memory speed. The Celeron B730 supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (Atom D2560) vs 2 (Celeron B730). PCIe lanes: 4 (Atom D2560) vs 16 (Celeron B730) — the Celeron B730 offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel FCBGA559 (Atom D2560) and HM65,HM67,QM67,QM77 (Celeron B730).
| Feature | Atom D2560 | Celeron B730 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA559 | G2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 16 GB+300% |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | 16+300% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Atom D2560) / VT-x (Celeron B730). Both include integrated graphics — Intel GMA 3650 (Atom D2560) and HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) (Celeron B730) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron B730 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron B730 rivals Pentium 967.
| Feature | Atom D2560 | Celeron B730 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel GMA 3650 | HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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