Atom N2600 vs Celeron N4020C

Atom N2600

2 Cores4 Thrd4 WWMax: 1.6 GHz2011

Celeron N4020C

2 Cores2 Thrd6 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2021

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Atom N2600

2 / 4

1,528

0.0%

1,537

+0.6%

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 N4020C is on rank 575, 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 N4020C

#179

Core i7-1260P

MSRP: $432|Avg: $432

100%

#563

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

763%

#564

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

752%

#565

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

691%

#566

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

687%

#567

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

681%

#569

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

658%

#570

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

631%

#571

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

630%

#572

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

613%

#575

Celeron N4020C

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#583

Processor N100

MSRP: $128|Avg: $100

99%

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 N4020C (2021) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4/LPDDR4 up to 2400 MT/s, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Atom N2600	Celeron N4020C
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 (Legacy / 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 N4020C
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 N4020C Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom N2600 and Celeron N4020C

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 N4020C

The Celeron N4020C is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1090. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4/LPDDR4 up to 2400 MT/s. Passmark benchmark score: 1,537 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Atom N2600 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Celeron N4020C's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Atom N2600 versus 2.8 GHz on the Celeron N4020C — a 54.5% clock advantage for the Celeron N4020C (base: 1.6 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The Atom N2600 is built on the Cedarview-M (2011−2012) architecture. In PassMark, the Atom N2600 scores 1,528 against the Celeron N4020C's 1,537 — a 0.6% lead for the Celeron N4020C. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Atom N2600 vs 4 MB on the Celeron N4020C.

Feature	Atom N2600	Celeron N4020C
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)	—
Process	32 nm	14 nm-56%
Architecture	Cedarview-M (2011−2012)	—
PassMark	1,528	1,537

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Memory & Platform

The Atom N2600 uses the FCBGA559 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron N4020C uses FCBGA1090 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Atom N2600	Celeron N4020C
Socket	FCBGA559	FCBGA1090
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 4.0+100%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-800	—
Max RAM Capacity	2 GB	—
RAM Channels	1	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	4	—