Atom N2800 vs Pentium G3250T
Atom N2800
Pentium G3250T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 Pentium G3250T is on rank 617, so the Atom N2800 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Atom N2800
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G3250T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Atom N2800 | Pentium G3250T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($3) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Cedarview-M (2011−2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Atom N2800 | Pentium G3250T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+906%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($3) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Atom N2800 and Pentium G3250T
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.
Pentium G3250T
The Pentium G3250T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 July 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,818 points. Launch price was $46.
Processing Power
The Atom N2800 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Pentium G3250T's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.87 GHz on the Atom N2800 versus 2.8 GHz on the Pentium G3250T — a 39.8% clock advantage for the Pentium G3250T (base: 1.86 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Atom N2800 uses the Cedarview-M (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium G3250T uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Atom N2800 scores 1,829 against the Pentium G3250T's 1,818 — a 0.6% lead for the Atom N2800. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Atom N2800 vs 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G3250T.
| Feature | Atom N2800 | Pentium G3250T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.87 GHz | 2.8 GHz+50% |
| Base Clock | 1.86 GHz | 2.8 GHz+51% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core)+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Cedarview-M (2011−2012) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 1,829 | 1,818 |
Memory & Platform
The Atom N2800 uses the FCBGA559 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium G3250T uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Atom N2800 | Pentium G3250T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA559 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 1 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | — |
Advanced Features
The Atom N2800 includes integrated graphics (Intel GMA 3650), while the Pentium G3250T requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Atom N2800 | Pentium G3250T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel GMA 3650 | — |
Value Analysis
The Atom N2800 launched at $47 MSRP, while the Pentium G3250T debuted at $64. 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 60.6 pts/$ for the Pentium G3250T — making the Atom N2800 the 163.8% better value option.
| Feature | Atom N2800 | Pentium G3250T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $47-27% | $64 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $3-90% | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 609.7+906% | 60.6 |
| Release Date | 2011 | 2014 |
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