Atom N2800 vs Core i3-2377M

Atom N2800

2 Cores4 Thrd7 WWMax: 1.87 GHz2011

Core i3-2377M

2 Cores4 Thrd17 WWMax: 1.5 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Atom N2800

2 / 4

1,829

0.0%

Pentium B950

Celeron G470

Pentium J3710

Celeron Dual-Core T1500

1,850

+1.1%

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 i3-2377M is on rank 1151, 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 i3-2377M

#1139

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3965%

#1140

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3907%

#1141

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3586%

#1142

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3570%

#1143

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3538%

#1145

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3416%

#1146

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3276%

#1147

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3270%

#1148

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3182%

#1151

Core i3-2377M

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

100%

#1152

Core 2 Duo E8435

MSRP: $150|Avg: $74

99%

#1153

Celeron M 723

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

99%

#1154

Core M-5Y51

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

98%

#1155

Core i7-3517UE

MSRP: $330|Avg: $35

98%

#1156

Pentium N3530

MSRP: $161|Avg: $20

97%

#1158

Core i3-330E

MSRP: $177|Avg: $89

96%

#1159

Core i7-2640M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

96%

#1160

Core M-5Y71

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

95%

#1162

Core i7-2620M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

95%

#1164

Celeron N3010

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

93%

#1165

Core i7-3537U

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

92%

#1166

Core M-5Y10a

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Atom N2800 leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i3-2377M is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1.1% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Atom N2800	Core i3-2377M
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($3)	⚠️ Higher cost ($250)
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 99% cheaper ($3 vs $250) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Atom N2800	Core i3-2377M
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+8139%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($3)	⚠️ Higher cost ($250)

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 i3-2377M Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom N2800 and Core i3-2377M

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 i3-2377M

The Core i3-2377M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 1.5 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,850 points. Launch price was $250.

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Processing Power

Both the Atom N2800 and Core i3-2377M share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.87 GHz on the Atom N2800 versus 1.5 GHz on the Core i3-2377M — a 22% clock advantage for the Atom N2800 (base: 1.86 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The Atom N2800 uses the Cedarview-M (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i3-2377M uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Atom N2800 scores 1,829 against the Core i3-2377M's 1,850 — a 1.1% lead for the Core i3-2377M. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Atom N2800 vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-2377M.

Feature	Atom N2800	Core i3-2377M
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	1.87 GHz+25%	1.5 GHz
Base Clock	1.86 GHz+24%	1.5 GHz
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	1,850+1%
Geekbench 6 Single	—	238
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	546

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Memory & Platform

The Atom N2800 uses the FCBGA559 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i3-2377M uses BGA1023 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1066 memory speed. The Core i3-2377M 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 i3-2377M). PCIe lanes: 4 (Atom N2800) vs 16 (Core i3-2377M) — the Core i3-2377M offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel NM10 (Atom N2800) and FCBGA1023 (Core i3-2377M).

Feature	Atom N2800	Core i3-2377M
Socket	FCBGA559	BGA1023
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, VT-d (Core i3-2377M). Both include integrated graphics — Intel GMA 3650 (Atom N2800) and HD Graphics 3000 (Core i3-2377M) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU.