Atom N2800 vs Core i3-2330E

Atom N2800

2 Cores4 Thrd7 WWMax: 1.87 GHz2011

Core i3-2330E

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2011

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Atom N2800

2 / 4

1,829

+0.3%

Pentium B950

Celeron G470

Pentium J3710

Celeron Dual-Core T1500

1,823

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 N2800 is positioned at rank 147 and the Core i3-2330E is on rank 1133, so the Atom N2800 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 N2800

#42

Ryzen 9 9955HX3D

MSRP: $749|Avg: N/A

96%

#135

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

321%

#136

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

316%

#137

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

290%

#138

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

289%

#139

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

286%

#141

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

276%

#142

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

265%

#143

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

265%

#144

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

258%

#147

Atom N2800

MSRP: $47|Avg: $3

100%

#158

Core i5-3210M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $30

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-2330E

#1121

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3622%

#1122

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3569%

#1123

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3277%

#1124

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3262%

#1125

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3232%

#1127

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3121%

#1128

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2993%

#1129

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2988%

#1130

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2907%

#1133

Core i3-2330E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $10

100%

#1135

Core i5-4288U

MSRP: $342|Avg: N/A

96%

#1136

Core m3-6Y30

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

96%

#1137

Core i3-2340UE

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

95%

#1138

Core i7-2820QM

MSRP: $568|Avg: N/A

95%

#1139

Core i5-520M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

95%

#1141

Celeron 807

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

94%

#1142

Pentium B950

MSRP: $134|Avg: $35

94%

#1143

Celeron 220

MSRP: $42|Avg: $42

94%

#1144

Pentium B960

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

94%

#1146

Pentium 957

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

93%

#1147

Core 2 Duo SL9400

MSRP: $284|Avg: N/A

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i3-2330E leads in gaming performance. However, the Atom N2800 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.3% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Atom N2800	Core i3-2330E
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($3)	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Cedarview-M (2011−2012) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Atom N2800 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 70% cheaper ($3 vs $10) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Atom N2800	Core i3-2330E
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+234%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($3)	⚠️ 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 N2800 Benchmark Check

Core i3-2330E Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom N2800 and Core i3-2330E

Atom N2800

The Atom N2800 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 1.86 GHz, with boost up to 1.87 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA559. Thermal design power (TDP): 6.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,829 points. Launch price was $47.

Core i3-2330E

The Core i3-2330E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 June 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,823 points. Launch price was $225.

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Processing Power

Both the Atom N2800 and Core i3-2330E share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.87 GHz on the Atom N2800 versus 2.2 GHz on the Core i3-2330E — a 16.2% clock advantage for the Core i3-2330E (base: 1.86 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Atom N2800 uses the Cedarview-M (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i3-2330E uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Atom N2800 scores 1,829 against the Core i3-2330E's 1,823 — a 0.3% lead for the Atom N2800. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Atom N2800 vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-2330E.

Feature	Atom N2800	Core i3-2330E
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	1.87 GHz	2.2 GHz+18%
Base Clock	1.86 GHz	2.2 GHz+18%
L3 Cache	0 kB	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)+100%	256K (per core)
Process	32 nm	32 nm
Architecture	Cedarview-M (2011−2012)	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	1,829	1,823

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Memory & Platform

The Atom N2800 uses the FCBGA559 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i3-2330E uses PGA988 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1066 memory speed. The Core i3-2330E supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (Atom N2800) vs 2 (Core i3-2330E). PCIe lanes: 4 (Atom N2800) vs 16 (Core i3-2330E) — the Core i3-2330E offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Atom N2800	Core i3-2330E
Socket	FCBGA559	PGA988
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1066	DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity	4 GB	16 GB+300%
RAM Channels	1	2+100%
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	4	16+300%

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Atom N2800) / VT-x (Core i3-2330E). Both include integrated graphics — Intel GMA 3650 (Atom N2800) and HD Graphics 3000 (Core i3-2330E) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-2330E targets Embedded.

Feature	Atom N2800	Core i3-2330E
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	Intel GMA 3650	HD Graphics 3000
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	VT-x
Target Use	—	Embedded

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Value Analysis

The Atom N2800 launched at $47 MSRP, while the Core i3-2330E debuted at $225. At current prices ($3 vs $10), the Atom N2800 is $7 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Atom N2800 delivers 609.7 pts/$ vs 182.3 pts/$ for the Core i3-2330E — making the Atom N2800 the 107.9% better value option.