Atom N2600 vs Celeron 1017U

Atom N2600

2 Cores4 Thrd4 WWMax: 1.6 GHz2011

Celeron 1017U

2 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.6 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Atom N2600

2 / 4

1,528

+1.3%

1,508

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 N2600 is positioned at rank 40 and the Celeron 1017U is on rank 975, so the Atom N2600 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 N2600

#10

Ryzen 7 260

MSRP: $199|Avg: $70

93%

#28

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

192%

#29

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

189%

#30

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

174%

#31

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

173%

#32

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

171%

#34

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

165%

#35

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

159%

#36

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

158%

#37

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

154%

#40

Atom N2600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#43

Core 2 Duo SU7300

MSRP: $289|Avg: N/A

98%

#51

Celeron N2807

MSRP: $107|Avg: $60

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron 1017U

#963

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1946%

#964

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1917%

#965

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1760%

#966

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1752%

#967

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1736%

#969

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1676%

#970

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1607%

#971

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1605%

#972

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1562%

#975

Celeron 1017U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#977

Phenom II X2 N640

MSRP: $100|Avg: $55

100%

#978

A10-8700P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

100%

#982

Athlon II Neo K125

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

#986

Pro A8-8600B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Analysis: Based on specifications, the Atom N2600 shows stronger theoretical performance metrics.

Insight	Atom N2600	Celeron 1017U
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Cedarview-M (2011−2012) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Atom N2600	Celeron 1017U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 N2600 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom N2600 and Celeron 1017U

Atom N2600

The Atom N2600 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 December 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Cedarview-M (2011−2012) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA559. Thermal design power (TDP): 3.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,528 points. Launch price was $47.

Celeron 1017U

The Celeron 1017U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,508 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Atom N2600 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Celeron 1017U's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Atom N2600 versus 1.6 GHz on the Celeron 1017U — identical boost frequencies (base: 1.6 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Atom N2600 uses the Cedarview-M (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron 1017U uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Atom N2600 scores 1,528 against the Celeron 1017U's 1,508 — a 1.3% lead for the Atom N2600. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Atom N2600 vs 2 MB on the Celeron 1017U.

Feature	Atom N2600	Celeron 1017U
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.6 GHz	1.6 GHz
Base Clock	1.6 GHz	1.6 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	2 MB
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	512 kB
Process	32 nm	22 nm-31%
Architecture	Cedarview-M (2011−2012)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	1,528+1%	1,508

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Memory & Platform

The Atom N2600 uses the FCBGA559 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron 1017U uses BGA1023 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-800 memory speed. The Celeron 1017U supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 2 GB — 176.5% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (Atom N2600) vs 2 (Celeron 1017U). PCIe lanes: 4 (Atom N2600) vs 16 (Celeron 1017U) — the Celeron 1017U offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel NM10 (Atom N2600) and Intel FCBGA1023 (Celeron 1017U).

Feature	Atom N2600	Celeron 1017U
Socket	FCBGA559	BGA1023
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-800	DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	2 GB	32 GB+1500%
RAM Channels	1	2+100%
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	4	16+300%

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Advanced Features

Both include integrated graphics — Intel GMA 3600 (Atom N2600) and Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) (Celeron 1017U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU.