Atom Z3770
VS
Celeron N2806

Atom Z3770 vs Celeron N2806

Intel

Atom Z3770

4 Cores4 Thrd8 WWMax: 2.39 GHz2013
VS
Intel

Celeron N2806

2 Cores2 Thrd4 WWMax: 2 GHz2013

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 Z3770 is positioned at rank 702 and the Celeron N2806 is on rank 199, so the Celeron N2806 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 Z3770

#689
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
987%
#690
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
972%
#691
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
893%
#692
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
889%
#693
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
881%
#695
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
850%
#696
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
815%
#697
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
814%
#698
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
792%
#702
Atom Z3770
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#704
C-60
MSRP: $50|Avg: $20
100%
#711
Core i7-10850H
MSRP: $395|Avg: N/A
99%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron N2806

#187
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
368%
#188
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
363%
#189
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
333%
#190
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
332%
#191
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
329%
#193
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
317%
#194
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
304%
#195
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
304%
#196
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
296%
#199
Celeron N2806
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Atom Z3770 leads in gaming performance. However, the Celeron N2806 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.5% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightAtom Z3770Celeron N2806
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-T (2013−2014) / 22 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightAtom Z3770Celeron N2806
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom Z3770 and Celeron N2806

Intel

Atom Z3770

The Atom Z3770 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-T (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.46 GHz, with boost up to 2.39 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: UTFCBGA1380. Thermal design power (TDP): 8 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,189 points. Launch price was $37.

Intel

Celeron N2806

The Celeron N2806 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 December 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 4.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,195 points. Launch price was $107.

Processing Power

The Atom Z3770 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron N2806 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Atom Z3770 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.39 GHz on the Atom Z3770 versus 2 GHz on the Celeron N2806 — a 17.8% clock advantage for the Atom Z3770 (base: 1.46 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Atom Z3770 uses the Bay Trail-T (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Celeron N2806 uses Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Atom Z3770 scores 1,189 against the Celeron N2806's 1,195 — a 0.5% lead for the Celeron N2806. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

FeatureAtom Z3770Celeron N2806
Cores / Threads
4 / 4+100%
2 / 2
Boost Clock
2.39 GHz+20%
2 GHz
Base Clock
1.46 GHz
1.6 GHz+10%
L3 Cache
0 kB
0 kB
L2 Cache
512K (per core)
512K (per core)
Process
22 nm
22 nm
Architecture
Bay Trail-T (2013−2014)
Bay Trail-M (2013−2014)
PassMark
1,189
1,195
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Memory & Platform

The Atom Z3770 uses the UTFCBGA1380 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron N2806 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureAtom Z3770Celeron N2806
Socket
UTFCBGA1380
FCBGA1170
PCIe Generation
PCIe 2.0
PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed
LPDDR3-1066
Max RAM Capacity
4 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
0
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Advanced Features

The Atom Z3770 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail)), while the Celeron N2806 requires a dedicated GPU.

FeatureAtom Z3770Celeron N2806
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail)