C-60 vs Celeron N2810
C-60
Celeron N2810
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 C-60 is positioned at rank 704 and the Celeron N2810 is on rank 605, so the Celeron N2810 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar C-60
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N2810
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | C-60 | Celeron N2810 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ontario (2011−2012) / 40 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | C-60 | Celeron N2810 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 C-60 and Celeron N2810
C-60
The C-60 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 22 August 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Ontario (2011−2012) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1 GHz, with boost up to 1.33 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 40 nm process technology. Socket: FT1. Thermal design power (TDP): 9 Watt. Memory support: DDR3 Single-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 1,483 points. Launch price was $69.
Celeron N2810
The Celeron N2810 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 September 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 2 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): 7.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,474 points. Launch price was $260.
Processing Power
Both the C-60 and Celeron N2810 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.33 GHz on the C-60 versus 2 GHz on the Celeron N2810 — a 40.2% clock advantage for the Celeron N2810 (base: 1 GHz vs 2 GHz). The C-60 uses the Ontario (2011−2012) architecture (40 nm), while the Celeron N2810 uses Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the C-60 scores 1,483 against the Celeron N2810's 1,474 — a 0.6% lead for the C-60. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | C-60 | Celeron N2810 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.33 GHz | 2 GHz+50% |
| Base Clock | 1 GHz | 2 GHz+100% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 40 nm | 22 nm-45% |
| Architecture | Ontario (2011−2012) | Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,483 | 1,474 |
Memory & Platform
The C-60 uses the FT1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron N2810 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1066 on the C-60 versus 1066 on the Celeron N2810 — the Celeron N2810 supports 198.9% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron N2810 supports up to 8 of RAM compared to 4 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (C-60) vs 2 (Celeron N2810). Both provide 4 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: AMD BGA413 (C-60) and FCBGA1170 (Celeron N2810).
| Feature | C-60 | Celeron N2810 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FT1 | FCBGA1170 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | 1066+35433% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB+52428700% | 8 |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | 4 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (C-60) / true (Celeron N2810). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon HD 6290 (C-60) and Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) (Celeron N2810) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Celeron N2810 rivals AMD A4-1250.
| Feature | C-60 | Celeron N2810 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 6290 | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
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