Atom N450 vs Celeron 2.40

Atom N450

1 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.67 GHz2009

Celeron 2.40

1 Cores1 Thrd73 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2003

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Atom N450

1 / 2

325

0.0%

345

+6.2%

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 N450 is positioned at rank 660 and the Celeron 2.40 is on rank 1072, so the Atom N450 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 N450

#648

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

903%

#649

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

890%

#650

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

817%

#651

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

813%

#652

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

805%

#654

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

778%

#655

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

746%

#656

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

745%

#657

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

725%

#660

Atom N450

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#662

Athlon II P360

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

100%

#665

Athlon X2 QL-64

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

99%

#666

Core 3 N350

MSRP: $225|Avg: $220

99%

#668

FX-7500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron 2.40

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

62343%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

58908%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

42772%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

12885%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

10207%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

8929%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

5114%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

5047%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

4596%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

4595%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

4544%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

4421%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

4359%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

4342%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

4302%

#1072

Celeron 2.40

MSRP: $69|Avg: $13

100%

#1073

Sempron 2800+

MSRP: $65|Avg: $29

98%

#1074

Athlon 64 3100+

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

95%

#1075

Sempron 3600+

MSRP: $105|Avg: $20

92%

#1076

Celeron 2.80

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

86%

#1077

Athlon 64 X2 6000+

MSRP: $450|Avg: $20

81%

#1078

Athlon 64 3600+

MSRP: $149|Avg: $15

80%

#1079

Core 2 Quad Q6700

MSRP: $530|Avg: $50

79%

#1080

Athlon 64 2600+

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

78%

#1081

Celeron 2.20

MSRP: $79|Avg: $15

77%

#1082

Athlon 64 X2 5200+

MSRP: $420|Avg: $15

72%

#1083

Athlon 64 X2 4000+

MSRP: $328|Avg: $10

72%

#1084

Core i7-975

MSRP: $999|Avg: $50

71%

#1085

Athlon XP 2600+

MSRP: $98|Avg: $10

69%

#1086

Core i7-965

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $40

68%

#1087

Athlon 64 FX-74

MSRP: $499|Avg: $50

66%

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 Atom N450 (2009) utilizes 45 nm technology and DDR2, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Atom N450	Celeron 2.40
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($13)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Pinetrail (2009−2011) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 130 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Celeron 2.40 (2003) relies on 130 nm technology and DDR1, DDR2, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Atom N450	Celeron 2.40
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($13)

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 N450 Benchmark Check

Celeron 2.40 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom N450 and Celeron 2.40

Atom N450

The Atom N450 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 December 2009 (15 years ago). It is based on the Pinetrail (2009−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.66 GHz, with boost up to 1.67 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA559. Thermal design power (TDP): 5.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 325 points. Launch price was $64.

Celeron 2.40

The Celeron 2.40 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 128 kB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 73 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 345 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Atom N450 packs 1 cores / 2 threads, matching the Celeron 2.40's 1 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.67 GHz on the Atom N450 versus 2.4 GHz on the Celeron 2.40 — a 35.9% clock advantage for the Celeron 2.40. The Atom N450 uses the Pinetrail (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Celeron 2.40 uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (130 nm). In PassMark, the Atom N450 scores 325 against the Celeron 2.40's 345 — a 6% lead for the Celeron 2.40. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Atom N450	Celeron 2.40
Cores / Threads	1 / 2	1 / 1
Boost Clock	1.67 GHz	2.4 GHz+44%
Base Clock	1.66 GHz	—
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)+300%	128 kB
Process	45 nm-65%	130 nm
Architecture	Pinetrail (2009−2011)	NetBurst (2000−2006)
PassMark	325	345+6%
Geekbench 6 Single	—	150
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	150

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Memory & Platform

The Atom N450 uses the FCBGA559 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron 2.40 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-667 on the Atom N450 versus DDR1-333 on the Celeron 2.40 — the Atom N450 supports 66.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 2 GB of RAM. Both feature 1-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: Intel NM10 (Atom N450) and Intel 845,Intel 865 (Celeron 2.40).

Feature	Atom N450	Celeron 2.40
Socket	FCBGA559	PGA478
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0+82%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-667+100%	DDR1-333
Max RAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
RAM Channels	1	1
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	0

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Atom N450) / None (Celeron 2.40). The Atom N450 includes integrated graphics (Intel GMA 3150), while the Celeron 2.40 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 2.40 targets Legacy Desktop. Direct competitor: Celeron 2.40 rivals Pentium 4 2.40.