Atom N450 vs Celeron 220

Atom N450

1 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.67 GHz2009

Celeron 220

1 Cores1 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.2 GHz2007

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Atom N450

1 / 2

325

+1.6%

320

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 N450 is positioned at rank 660 and the Celeron 220 is on rank 1143, 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 220

#1131

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3850%

#1132

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3794%

#1133

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3483%

#1134

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3467%

#1135

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3435%

#1137

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3318%

#1138

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3181%

#1139

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3176%

#1140

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3091%

#1143

Celeron 220

MSRP: $42|Avg: $42

100%

#1144

Pentium B960

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

100%

#1146

Pentium 957

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

99%

#1147

Core 2 Duo SL9400

MSRP: $284|Avg: N/A

99%

#1149

Pentium N3540

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

98%

#1150

Core i7-3555LE

MSRP: $300|Avg: $280

98%

#1151

Core i3-2377M

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

97%

#1152

Core 2 Duo E8435

MSRP: $150|Avg: $74

97%

#1153

Celeron M 723

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

96%

#1154

Core M-5Y51

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

95%

#1155

Core i7-3517UE

MSRP: $330|Avg: $35

95%

#1156

Pentium N3530

MSRP: $161|Avg: $20

94%

#1158

Core i3-330E

MSRP: $177|Avg: $89

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Atom N450 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Celeron 220 in both compute-intensive tasks (1.6% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Atom N450	Celeron 220
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($42)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Pinetrail (2009−2011) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Conroe (2006−2007) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Atom N450	Celeron 220
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($42)

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 220 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom N450 and Celeron 220

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 220

The Celeron 220 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Conroe (2006−2007) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 1.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: BGA479. Thermal design power (TDP): 19 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 320 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Atom N450 packs 1 cores / 2 threads, matching the Celeron 220's 1 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.67 GHz on the Atom N450 versus 1.2 GHz on the Celeron 220 — a 32.8% clock advantage for the Atom N450 (base: 1.66 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The Atom N450 uses the Pinetrail (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Celeron 220 uses Conroe (2006−2007) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Atom N450 scores 325 against the Celeron 220's 320 — a 1.6% lead for the Atom N450. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Atom N450	Celeron 220
Cores / Threads	1 / 2	1 / 1
Boost Clock	1.67 GHz+39%	1.2 GHz
Base Clock	1.66 GHz+38%	1.2 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	512 kB
Process	45 nm-31%	65 nm
Architecture	Pinetrail (2009−2011)	Conroe (2006−2007)
PassMark	325+2%	320

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Memory & Platform

The Atom N450 uses the FCBGA559 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron 220 uses BGA479 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR2-667 memory speed. The Celeron 220 supports up to 4 GB of RAM compared to 2 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 1-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: Intel NM10 (Atom N450) and 945G,G31,G41 (Celeron 220).

Feature	Atom N450	Celeron 220
Socket	FCBGA559	BGA479
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0+82%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-667	DDR2-667
Max RAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
RAM Channels	1	1
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	0

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Atom N450) / No (Celeron 220). The Atom N450 includes integrated graphics (Intel GMA 3150), while the Celeron 220 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 220 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 220 rivals Athlon 64 3100+.