Celeron 2.30
VS
Atom D410

Celeron 2.30 vs Atom D410

Intel

Celeron 2.30

1 Cores1 Thrd73 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2003
VS
Intel

Atom D410

1 Cores2 Thrd10 WWMax: 1.67 GHz2010

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 Celeron 2.30 is positioned at rank 1092 and the Atom D410 is on rank 271, so the Atom D410 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 Celeron 2.30

#1
Ryzen 9 7950X
MSRP: $194|Avg: $20
95912%
#2
Core i9-10900T
MSRP: $120|Avg: $5
90628%
#3
Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
MSRP: $423|Avg: $5
65803%
#4
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85
19824%
#5
Ryzen 9 9950X
MSRP: $649|Avg: $129
15702%
#6
Ryzen 5 8400F
MSRP: $303|Avg: $55
13737%
#7
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
MSRP: $299|Avg: $60
7868%
#8
Ryzen 5 2600X
MSRP: $229|Avg: $55
7765%
#9
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
7070%
#10
Core Ultra 5 245KF
MSRP: $294|Avg: $189
7070%
#11
Ryzen 5 5500
MSRP: $159|Avg: $85
6990%
#12
Ryzen 5 3600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $80
6802%
#13
Core i3-9100E
MSRP: $202|Avg: $30
6707%
#14
Core Ultra 5 245K
MSRP: $319|Avg: $200
6680%
#15
Core i3-8300T
MSRP: $138|Avg: $25
6619%
#1092
Celeron 2.30
MSRP: $100|Avg: $10
100%
#1093
Phenom X4 9450e
MSRP: $450|Avg: $430
99%
#1094
Athlon 64 X2 3800+
MSRP: $354|Avg: $20
95%
#1095
Athlon 64 3000+
MSRP: $149|Avg: $10
93%
#1096
Athlon XP 3100+
MSRP: $150|Avg: $20
87%
#1097
Athlon 64 3300+
MSRP: $200|Avg: $200
80%
#1098
Athlon 64 2800+
MSRP: $178|Avg: $15
73%
#1099
Athlon 64 3700+
MSRP: $272|Avg: $20
70%
#1100
Athlon 64 FX-72
MSRP: $799|Avg: $40
69%
#1101
Athlon 64 X2 4200+
MSRP: $581|Avg: $110
66%
#1102
Athlon 64 3500+
MSRP: $272|Avg: $10
65%
#1103
Pentium D 830
MSRP: $316|Avg: $20
60%
#1104
Pentium D 960
MSRP: $523|Avg: $15
59%
#1105
Athlon XP 2500+
MSRP: $172|Avg: $15
57%
#1106
Athlon 64 3800+
MSRP: $354|Avg: $10
56%
#1107
Pentium 4 2.53
MSRP: $193|Avg: $13
55%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Atom D410

#258
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
425%
#259
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
419%
#260
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
385%
#261
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
383%
#262
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
379%
#264
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
366%
#265
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
351%
#266
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
351%
#267
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
341%
#271
Atom D410
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#276
Core 2 Extreme X9100
MSRP: $851|Avg: N/A
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Atom D410 (2010) utilizes 45 nm technology and DDR2, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightCeleron 2.30Atom D410
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($10)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Northwood (2002−2004) / 130 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Pineview (2009−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Celeron 2.30 (2003) relies on 130 nm technology and DDR1, DDR2, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightCeleron 2.30Atom D410
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($10)
More affordable ($0)

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 Celeron 2.30 and Atom D410

Intel

Celeron 2.30

The Celeron 2.30 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Northwood (2002−2004) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 128 kB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 73 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 325 points. Launch price was $69.

Intel

Atom D410

The Atom D410 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Pineview (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): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 345 points. Launch price was $636.

Processing Power

The Celeron 2.30 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, matching the Atom D410's 1 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Celeron 2.30 versus 1.67 GHz on the Atom D410 — a 31.7% clock advantage for the Celeron 2.30. The Celeron 2.30 uses the Northwood (2002−2004) architecture (130 nm), while the Atom D410 uses Pineview (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 2.30 scores 325 against the Atom D410's 345 — a 6% lead for the Atom D410. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

FeatureCeleron 2.30Atom D410
Cores / Threads
1 / 1
1 / 2
Boost Clock
2.3 GHz+38%
1.67 GHz
Base Clock
1.66 GHz
L3 Cache
0 kB
0 kB
L2 Cache
128 kB
512 kB (per core)+300%
Process
130 nm
45 nm-65%
Architecture
Northwood (2002−2004)
Pineview (2009−2011)
PassMark
325
345+6%
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Memory & Platform

The Celeron 2.30 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Atom D410 uses FCBGA559 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR1-400 on the Celeron 2.30 versus DDR2-800 on the Atom D410 — the Atom D410 supports 66.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 4 GB of RAM. Both feature 1-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: 845,850,865 (Celeron 2.30) and Intel FCBGA559 (Atom D410).

FeatureCeleron 2.30Atom D410
Socket
PGA478
FCBGA559
PCIe Generation
PCIe 1.1
PCIe 2.0+82%
Max RAM Speed
DDR1-400
DDR2-800+100%
Max RAM Capacity
4 GB
4 GB
RAM Channels
1
1
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
0
0
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: No (Celeron 2.30) / not specified (Atom D410). The Atom D410 includes integrated graphics (Intel GMA 3150), while the Celeron 2.30 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 2.30 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 2.30 rivals Pentium 4 2.40.

FeatureCeleron 2.30Atom D410
Integrated GPU
No
Yes
IGPU Model
Intel GMA 3150
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
No
Target Use
Budget