Atom N455 vs Atom E3815

Atom N455

1 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.67 GHz2010

Atom E3815

1 Cores1 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.47 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Atom N455

1 / 2

345

0.0%

365

+5.8%

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 N455 is positioned at rank 633 and the Atom E3815 is on rank 1103, so the Atom N455 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 N455

#187

Core Ultra 9 288V

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

98%

#188

Core i7-10870H

MSRP: $417|Avg: N/A

98%

#621

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

850%

#622

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

838%

#623

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

769%

#624

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

766%

#625

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

759%

#627

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

733%

#628

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

703%

#629

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

701%

#630

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

683%

#633

Atom N455

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#638

Celeron Dual-Core T1400

MSRP: $80|Avg: $10

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Atom E3815

#1091

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3214%

#1092

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3166%

#1093

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2907%

#1094

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2894%

#1095

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2867%

#1097

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2769%

#1098

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2655%

#1099

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2651%

#1100

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2579%

#1103

Atom E3815

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1104

Pentium 997

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

99%

#1105

Pentium A1018

MSRP: $132|Avg: $15

99%

#1106

Core i5-2430M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

98%

#1108

Pentium Dual Core T4500

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

98%

#1109

Celeron B820

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

97%

#1110

Pentium B980

MSRP: $125|Avg: $35

96%

#1111

Celeron 867

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

96%

#1112

Pentium B970

MSRP: $125|Avg: $39

96%

#1113

Core i5-2410M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

95%

#1114

Pentium T2370

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

95%

#1115

Pentium N3710

MSRP: $161|Avg: $50

94%

#1116

Core m3-7Y30

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

94%

#1117

Pentium 977

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

94%

#1118

Core i7-2715QE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $50

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Atom N455 leads in gaming performance. However, the Atom E3815 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 5.6% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Atom N455	Atom E3815
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Pinetrail (2009−2011) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-I (2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Atom N455	Atom E3815
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 N455 Benchmark Check

Atom E3815 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom N455 and Atom E3815

Atom N455

The Atom N455 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 June 2010 (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: 512K (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA559. Thermal design power (TDP): 6.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 345 points. Launch price was $64.

Atom E3815

The Atom E3815 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 October 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-I (2013) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.47 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 365 points. Launch price was $134.

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Processing Power

The Atom N455 packs 1 cores / 2 threads, matching the Atom E3815's 1 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.67 GHz on the Atom N455 versus 1.47 GHz on the Atom E3815 — a 12.7% clock advantage for the Atom N455. The Atom N455 uses the Pinetrail (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Atom E3815 uses Bay Trail-I (2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Atom N455 scores 345 against the Atom E3815's 365 — a 5.6% lead for the Atom E3815. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Atom N455	Atom E3815
Cores / Threads	1 / 2	1 / 1
Boost Clock	1.67 GHz+14%	1.47 GHz
Base Clock	1.66 GHz	—
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	512 kB (per core)
Process	45 nm	22 nm-51%
Architecture	Pinetrail (2009−2011)	Bay Trail-I (2013)
PassMark	345	365+6%

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Memory & Platform

The Atom N455 uses the FCBGA559 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Atom E3815 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-667 memory speed. The Atom E3815 supports up to 8 GB of RAM compared to 2 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 1-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Atom N455) vs 4 (Atom E3815) — the Atom E3815 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel NM10 (Atom N455) and Intel FCBGA1170 (Atom E3815).

Feature	Atom N455	Atom E3815
Socket	FCBGA559	FCBGA1170
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-667	DDR3L-1066
Max RAM Capacity	2 GB	8 GB+300%
RAM Channels	1	1
ECC Support	❌	✅
PCIe Lanes	0	4

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Advanced Features

Both include integrated graphics — Intel GMA 3150 (Atom N455) and Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) (Atom E3815) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU.