Atom D410 vs Celeron 2.30

Atom D410

1 Cores2 Thrd10 WWMax: 1.67 GHz2010

Celeron 2.30

1 Cores1 Thrd73 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2003

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Atom D410

1 / 2

345

+6.2%

325

0.0%

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 D410 is positioned at rank 271 and the Celeron 2.30 is on rank 1092, so the Atom D410 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 D410

#258

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

425%

#259

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

419%

#260

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

385%

#261

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

383%

#262

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

379%

#264

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

366%

#265

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

351%

#266

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

351%

#267

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

341%

#271

Atom D410

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#276

Core 2 Extreme X9100

MSRP: $851|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron 2.30

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

95912%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

90628%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

65803%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

19824%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

15702%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

13737%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

7868%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

7765%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

7070%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

7070%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

6990%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

6802%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

6707%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

6680%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

6619%

#1092

Celeron 2.30

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

100%

#1093

Phenom X4 9450e

MSRP: $450|Avg: $430

99%

#1094

Athlon 64 X2 3800+

MSRP: $354|Avg: $20

95%

#1095

Athlon 64 3000+

MSRP: $149|Avg: $10

93%

#1096

Athlon XP 3100+

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

87%

#1097

Athlon 64 3300+

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

80%

#1098

Athlon 64 2800+

MSRP: $178|Avg: $15

73%

#1099

Athlon 64 3700+

MSRP: $272|Avg: $20

70%

#1100

Athlon 64 FX-72

MSRP: $799|Avg: $40

69%

#1101

Athlon 64 X2 4200+

MSRP: $581|Avg: $110

66%

#1102

Athlon 64 3500+

MSRP: $272|Avg: $10

65%

#1103

Pentium D 830

MSRP: $316|Avg: $20

60%

#1104

Pentium D 960

MSRP: $523|Avg: $15

59%

#1105

Athlon XP 2500+

MSRP: $172|Avg: $15

57%

#1106

Athlon 64 3800+

MSRP: $354|Avg: $10

56%

#1107

Pentium 4 2.53

MSRP: $193|Avg: $13

55%

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 Atom D410 (2010) utilizes 45 nm technology and DDR2, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Atom D410	Celeron 2.30
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 (Pineview (2009−2011) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Northwood (2002−2004) / 130 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Celeron 2.30 (2003) relies on 130 nm technology and DDR1, DDR2, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Atom D410	Celeron 2.30
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)

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 D410 Benchmark Check

Celeron 2.30 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom D410 and Celeron 2.30

Atom D410

The Atom D410 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Pineview (2009−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.66 GHz, with boost up to 1.67 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA559. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 345 points. Launch price was $636.

Celeron 2.30

The Celeron 2.30 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Northwood (2002−2004) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 128 kB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 73 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 325 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Atom D410 packs 1 cores / 2 threads, matching the Celeron 2.30's 1 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.67 GHz on the Atom D410 versus 2.3 GHz on the Celeron 2.30 — a 31.7% clock advantage for the Celeron 2.30. The Atom D410 uses the Pineview (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Celeron 2.30 uses Northwood (2002−2004) (130 nm). In PassMark, the Atom D410 scores 345 against the Celeron 2.30's 325 — a 6% lead for the Atom D410. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Atom D410	Celeron 2.30
Cores / Threads	1 / 2	1 / 1
Boost Clock	1.67 GHz	2.3 GHz+38%
Base Clock	1.66 GHz	—
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)+300%	128 kB
Process	45 nm-65%	130 nm
Architecture	Pineview (2009−2011)	Northwood (2002−2004)
PassMark	345+6%	325

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Memory & Platform

The Atom D410 uses the FCBGA559 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron 2.30 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-800 on the Atom D410 versus DDR1-400 on the Celeron 2.30 — the Atom D410 supports 66.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 4 GB of RAM. Both feature 1-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: Intel FCBGA559 (Atom D410) and 845,850,865 (Celeron 2.30).

Feature	Atom D410	Celeron 2.30
Socket	FCBGA559	PGA478
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0+82%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-800+100%	DDR1-400
Max RAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
RAM Channels	1	1
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	0

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Atom D410) / No (Celeron 2.30). The Atom D410 includes integrated graphics (Intel GMA 3150), while the Celeron 2.30 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 2.30 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 2.30 rivals Pentium 4 2.40.