Atom D2560 vs Celeron J1800
Atom D2560
Celeron J1800
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 J1800 is on rank 750, 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 J1800
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Atom D2560 | Celeron J1800 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Cedarview (2011−2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-D (2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Atom D2560 | Celeron J1800 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 D2560 and Celeron J1800
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 J1800
The Celeron J1800 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 November 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-D (2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.41 GHz, with boost up to 2.58 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 820 points. Launch price was $72.
Processing Power
The Atom D2560 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Celeron J1800's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Atom D2560 versus 2.58 GHz on the Celeron J1800 — a 25.3% clock advantage for the Celeron J1800 (base: 2 GHz vs 2.41 GHz). The Atom D2560 uses the Cedarview (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron J1800 uses Bay Trail-D (2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Atom D2560 scores 765 against the Celeron J1800's 820 — a 6.9% lead for the Celeron J1800. L3 cache: 1 MB on the Atom D2560 vs 1 MB L2 Cache on the Celeron J1800.
| Feature | Atom D2560 | Celeron J1800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz | 2.58 GHz+29% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.41 GHz+21% |
| L3 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Cedarview (2011−2012) | Bay Trail-D (2013) |
| PassMark | 765 | 820+7% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 150 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 250 |
Memory & Platform
The Atom D2560 uses the FCBGA559 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron J1800 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1066 memory speed. The Celeron J1800 supports up to 8 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (Atom D2560) vs 2 (Celeron J1800). Both provide 4 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: Intel FCBGA559 (Atom D2560) and N/A (SoC) (Celeron J1800).
| Feature | Atom D2560 | Celeron J1800 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA559 | FCBGA1170 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | DDR3L-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | 4 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Atom D2560) / VT-x (Celeron J1800). Both include integrated graphics — Intel GMA 3650 (Atom D2560) and HD Graphics (Bay Trail) (Celeron J1800) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron J1800 targets Low Power. Direct competitor: Celeron J1800 rivals Pentium J2850.
| Feature | Atom D2560 | Celeron J1800 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel GMA 3650 | HD Graphics (Bay Trail) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Low Power |
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