Atom D2700 vs Celeron G460
Atom D2700
Celeron G460
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 D2700 is positioned at rank 490 and the Celeron G460 is on rank 586, so the Atom D2700 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Atom D2700
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G460
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Atom D2700 | Celeron G460 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior 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 D2700 | Celeron G460 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 D2700 and Celeron G460
Atom D2700
The Atom D2700 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 November 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Cedarview (2011−2012) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.13 GHz, with boost up to 0.13 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA559. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,148 points. Launch price was $52.
Celeron G460
The Celeron G460 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 12 December 2011 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 1 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 1.5 MB. L2 cache: 256 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,145 points. Launch price was $65.
Processing Power
The Atom D2700 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron G460 offers 1 cores / 2 threads — the Atom D2700 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 0.13 GHz on the Atom D2700 versus 1.8 GHz on the Celeron G460 — a 173.1% clock advantage for the Celeron G460 (base: 2.13 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Atom D2700 uses the Cedarview (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron G460 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Atom D2700 scores 1,148 against the Celeron G460's 1,145 — a 0.3% lead for the Atom D2700. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Atom D2700 vs 1.5 MB on the Celeron G460.
| Feature | Atom D2700 | Celeron G460 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4+100% | 1 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 0.13 GHz | 1.8 GHz+1285% |
| Base Clock | 2.13 GHz+18% | 1.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 1.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core)+100% | 256 kB |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Cedarview (2011−2012) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,148 | 1,145 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 300 |
Memory & Platform
The Atom D2700 uses the FCBGA559 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron G460 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1066 memory speed. The Celeron G460 supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (Atom D2700) vs 2 (Celeron G460). PCIe lanes: 4 (Atom D2700) vs 16 (Celeron G460) — the Celeron G460 offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel FCBGA559 (Atom D2700) and H61,B65,H67,Z68 (Celeron G460).
| Feature | Atom D2700 | Celeron G460 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA559 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | DDR3-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 32 GB+700% |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | 16+300% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Atom D2700) / VT-x (Celeron G460). Both include integrated graphics — Intel GMA 3650 (Atom D2700) and HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) (Celeron G460) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G460 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G460 rivals Pentium G630.
| Feature | Atom D2700 | Celeron G460 |
|---|---|---|
| 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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