Atom N2600 vs Celeron N4020

Atom N2600

2 Cores4 Thrd4 WWMax: 1.6 GHz2011

Celeron N4020

2 Cores2 Thrd4 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Atom N2600

2 / 4

1,528

0.0%

1,535

+0.5%

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 N4020 is on rank 993, 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 N4020

#981

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2045%

#982

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2015%

#983

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1849%

#984

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1841%

#985

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1824%

#987

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1762%

#988

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1689%

#989

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1686%

#990

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1641%

#993

Celeron N4020

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#994

Core i7-4700EQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $180

100%

#995

Core i3-8145UE

MSRP: $281|Avg: $50

100%

#996

Core i7-4712MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $60

98%

#997

Core i7-3615QE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $100

98%

#998

Celeron M U3400

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

98%

#999

3015Ce

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

97%

#1000

Core i7-4700MQ

MSRP: $383|Avg: $50

97%

#1001

Athlon II M340

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

97%

#1005

Pentium P6000

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

95%

#1007

Core i7-3630QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

95%

#1008

Core i7-3610QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

95%

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 Celeron N4020 (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Atom N2600	Celeron N4020
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-M (2011−2012) / 32 nm)	✨ Modern (Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Atom N2600 (2011) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Atom N2600	Celeron N4020
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

Celeron N4020 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom N2600 and Celeron N4020

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 N4020

The Celeron N4020 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1090. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,535 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Atom N2600 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Celeron N4020's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Atom N2600 versus 2.8 GHz on the Celeron N4020 — a 54.5% clock advantage for the Celeron N4020 (base: 1.6 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The Atom N2600 uses the Cedarview-M (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron N4020 uses Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Atom N2600 scores 1,528 against the Celeron N4020's 1,535 — a 0.5% lead for the Celeron N4020. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Atom N2600 vs 4 MB on the Celeron N4020.

Feature	Atom N2600	Celeron N4020
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.6 GHz	2.8 GHz+75%
Base Clock	1.6 GHz+45%	1.1 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	4 MB
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	4 MB+700%
Process	32 nm	14 nm-56%
Architecture	Cedarview-M (2011−2012)	Gemini Lake Refresh (2019)
PassMark	1,528	1,535

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Memory & Platform

The Atom N2600 uses the FCBGA559 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron N4020 uses FCBGA1090 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Atom N2600	Celeron N4020
Socket	FCBGA559	FCBGA1090
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-800	—
Max RAM Capacity	2 GB	—
RAM Channels	1	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	4	—