Atom x5-E3930 vs Celeron N3150
Atom x5-E3930
Celeron N3150
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 x5-E3930 is positioned at rank 706 and the Celeron N3150 is on rank 208, so the Celeron N3150 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Atom x5-E3930
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N3150
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Atom x5-E3930 | Celeron N3150 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Apollo Lake (2014−2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Braswell (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Atom x5-E3930 | Celeron N3150 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 x5-E3930 and Celeron N3150
Atom x5-E3930
The Atom x5-E3930 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 August 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Apollo Lake (2014−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1296. Thermal design power (TDP): 7 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 1,185 points. Launch price was $69.
Celeron N3150
The Celeron N3150 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Braswell (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.08 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,177 points. Launch price was $107.
Processing Power
The Atom x5-E3930 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Celeron N3150 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Celeron N3150 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Atom x5-E3930 versus 2.08 GHz on the Celeron N3150 — a 14.4% clock advantage for the Celeron N3150 (base: 1.3 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Atom x5-E3930 uses the Apollo Lake (2014−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Celeron N3150 uses Braswell (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Atom x5-E3930 scores 1,185 against the Celeron N3150's 1,177 — a 0.7% lead for the Atom x5-E3930. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Atom x5-E3930 | Celeron N3150 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2.08 GHz+16% |
| Base Clock | 1.3 GHz | 1.6 GHz+23% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 2 MB |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Apollo Lake (2014−2016) | Braswell (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 1,185 | 1,177 |
Memory & Platform
The Atom x5-E3930 uses the FCBGA1296 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron N3150 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3L-1866 on the Atom x5-E3930 versus 1600 on the Celeron N3150 — the Celeron N3150 supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 8 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 4 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: Intel FCBGA1296 (Atom x5-E3930) and FCBGA1170 (Celeron N3150).
| Feature | Atom x5-E3930 | Celeron N3150 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1296 | FCBGA1170 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1866 | 1600+53233% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB+104857500% | 8 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | 4 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Atom x5-E3930) / true (Celeron N3150). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics 500 (Atom x5-E3930) and Intel HD Graphics (Braswell) (Celeron N3150) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Celeron N3150 rivals AMD E2-7110.
| Feature | Atom x5-E3930 | Celeron N3150 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 500 | Intel HD Graphics (Braswell) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
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