Atom N2800 vs Core i3-4100E

Atom N2800

2 Cores4 Thrd7 WWMax: 1.87 GHz2011

Core i3-4100E

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Atom N2800

2 / 4

1,829

0.0%

Pentium B950

Celeron G470

Pentium J3710

Celeron Dual-Core T1500

1,848

+1.0%

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 i3-4100E is on rank 1127, 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 i3-4100E

#1114

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3574%

#1115

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3521%

#1116

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3233%

#1117

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3218%

#1118

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3189%

#1120

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3079%

#1121

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2952%

#1122

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2948%

#1123

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2868%

#1126

Pentium Dual Core T4300

MSRP: $150|Avg: $99

100%

#1127

Core i3-4100E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $30

100%

#1128

Core i7-3520M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

100%

#1129

Core i3-2310E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $20

100%

#1130

Core i5-2510E

MSRP: $230|Avg: $30

100%

#1131

Core m5-6Y54

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

99%

#1133

Core i3-2330E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $10

99%

#1134

Core i5-4288U

MSRP: $342|Avg: N/A

95%

#1135

Core m3-6Y30

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

95%

#1136

Core i3-2340UE

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

94%

#1137

Core i7-2820QM

MSRP: $568|Avg: N/A

94%

#1138

Core i5-520M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

94%

#1140

Celeron 807

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

93%

#1141

Pentium B950

MSRP: $134|Avg: $35

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i3-4100E delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Atom N2800 in both compute-intensive tasks (1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Atom N2800	Core i3-4100E
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($3)	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Cedarview-M (2011−2012) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Atom N2800 holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $3 (vs $30), it costs 90% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 890% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core i3-4100E.

Insight	Atom N2800	Core i3-4100E
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+890%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($3)	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)

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 i3-4100E Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom N2800 and Core i3-4100E

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 i3-4100E

The Core i3-4100E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1364. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB + 3 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,848 points. Launch price was $225.

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Processing Power

Both the Atom N2800 and Core i3-4100E share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.87 GHz on the Atom N2800 versus 2.4 GHz on the Core i3-4100E — a 24.8% clock advantage for the Core i3-4100E (base: 1.86 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Atom N2800 uses the Cedarview-M (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i3-4100E uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Atom N2800 scores 1,829 against the Core i3-4100E's 1,848 — a 1% lead for the Core i3-4100E. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Atom N2800 vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-4100E.

Feature	Atom N2800	Core i3-4100E
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	1.87 GHz	2.4 GHz+28%
Base Clock	1.86 GHz	2.4 GHz+29%
L3 Cache	0 kB	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)+100%	256K (per core)
Process	32 nm	22 nm-31%
Architecture	Cedarview-M (2011−2012)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	1,829	1,848+1%
Geekbench 6 Single	—	550

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Memory & Platform

The Atom N2800 uses the FCBGA559 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i3-4100E uses BGA1364 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1066 memory speed. The Core i3-4100E 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 i3-4100E). PCIe lanes: 4 (Atom N2800) vs 16 (Core i3-4100E) — the Core i3-4100E offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel NM10 (Atom N2800) and QM87,HM86,HM87 (Core i3-4100E).

Feature	Atom N2800	Core i3-4100E
Socket	FCBGA559	BGA1364
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1066	DDR3L-1600
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, EPT (Core i3-4100E). Both include integrated graphics — Intel GMA 3650 (Atom N2800) and HD Graphics 4600 (Core i3-4100E) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-4100E targets Embedded. Direct competitor: Core i3-4100E rivals Embedded R-Series.

Feature	Atom N2800	Core i3-4100E
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	Intel GMA 3650	HD Graphics 4600
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	—	Embedded

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Value Analysis

The Atom N2800 launched at $47 MSRP, while the Core i3-4100E debuted at $225. At current prices ($3 vs $30), the Atom N2800 is $27 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Atom N2800 delivers 609.7 pts/$ vs 61.6 pts/$ for the Core i3-4100E — making the Atom N2800 the 163.3% better value option.