Celeron 2.30 vs Atom Z540

Celeron 2.30

1 Cores1 Thrd73 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2003

Atom Z540

1 Cores2 Thrd2.4 WWMax: 0.07 GHz2008

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron 2.30

1 / 1

325

+6.6%

305

0.0%

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 Z540 is on rank 334, so the Atom Z540 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

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

95912%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

90628%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

65803%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

19824%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

15702%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

13737%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

7868%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

7765%

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 Z540

#322

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

481%

#323

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

474%

#324

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

435%

#325

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

433%

#326

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

429%

#328

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

414%

#329

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

397%

#330

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

397%

#331

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

386%

#334

Atom Z540

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#336

Xeon E3-1505M v5

MSRP: $115|Avg: $115

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Celeron 2.30 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Atom Z540 in both compute-intensive tasks (6.3% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Celeron 2.30	Atom Z540
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Northwood (2002−2004) / 130 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Silverthorne (2008−2010) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Celeron 2.30	Atom Z540
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.

Celeron 2.30 Benchmark Check

Atom Z540 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron 2.30 and Atom Z540

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.

Atom Z540

The Atom Z540 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Silverthorne (2008−2010) architecture. It features 1 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.86 GHz, with boost up to 0.07 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PBGA441. Thermal design power (TDP): 2.4 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 305 points. Launch price was $160.

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Processing Power

The Celeron 2.30 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, matching the Atom Z540's 1 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Celeron 2.30 versus 0.07 GHz on the Atom Z540 — a 188.2% clock advantage for the Celeron 2.30. The Celeron 2.30 uses the Northwood (2002−2004) architecture (130 nm), while the Atom Z540 uses Silverthorne (2008−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 2.30 scores 325 against the Atom Z540's 305 — a 6.3% lead for the Celeron 2.30. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Celeron 2.30	Atom Z540
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	1 / 2
Boost Clock	2.3 GHz+3186%	0.07 GHz
Base Clock	—	1.86 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	128 kB	512 kB+300%
Process	130 nm	45 nm-65%
Architecture	Northwood (2002−2004)	Silverthorne (2008−2010)
PassMark	325+7%	305

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron 2.30 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Atom Z540 uses PBGA441 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR1-400 on the Celeron 2.30 versus DDR2-533 on the Atom Z540 — the Atom Z540 supports 66.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron 2.30 supports up to 4 GB of RAM compared to 2 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 1-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: 845,850,865 (Celeron 2.30) and Intel US15W (Atom Z540).

Feature	Celeron 2.30	Atom Z540
Socket	PGA478	PBGA441
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 2.0+82%
Max RAM Speed	DDR1-400	DDR2-533+100%
Max RAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 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 Z540). Primary use case: Celeron 2.30 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 2.30 rivals Pentium 4 2.40.