Atom E3845 vs Celeron G550T
Atom E3845
Celeron G550T
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 E3845 is positioned at rank 764 and the Celeron G550T is on rank 673, so the Celeron G550T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Atom E3845
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G550T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Atom E3845 | Celeron G550T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-I (2013) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Atom E3845 | Celeron G550T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) |
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 E3845 and Celeron G550T
Atom E3845
The Atom E3845 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 October 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-I (2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1.91 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,071 points. Launch price was $69.
Celeron G550T
The Celeron G550T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,074 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Atom E3845 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron G550T offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Atom E3845 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.91 GHz on the Atom E3845 versus 2.2 GHz on the Celeron G550T — a 14.1% clock advantage for the Celeron G550T. The Atom E3845 uses the Bay Trail-I (2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Celeron G550T uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Atom E3845 scores 1,071 against the Celeron G550T's 1,074 — a 0.3% lead for the Celeron G550T. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Atom E3845 vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G550T.
| Feature | Atom E3845 | Celeron G550T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.91 GHz | 2.2 GHz+15% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm-31% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Bay Trail-I (2013) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,071 | 1,074 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 366 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 656 |
Memory & Platform
The Atom E3845 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron G550T uses LGA1155 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3L-1333 memory speed. The Celeron G550T supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 4 (Atom E3845) vs 16 (Celeron G550T) — the Celeron G550T offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel FCBGA1170 (Atom E3845) and H61,B65,H67,Z68 (Celeron G550T).
| Feature | Atom E3845 | Celeron G550T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1170 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1333 | DDR3-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 32 GB+300% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | 16+300% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Atom E3845) / VT-x (Celeron G550T). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) (Atom E3845) and HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) (Celeron G550T) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G550T targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G550T rivals Pentium G630T.
| Feature | Atom E3845 | Celeron G550T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) | HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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