Celeron D 352 vs Atom N475

Celeron D 352

1 Cores1 Thrd84 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2006

Atom N475

1 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.83 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron D 352

1 / 1

418

+3.2%

405

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 D 352 is positioned at rank 1062 and the Atom N475 is on rank 193, so the Atom N475 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 D 352

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

51438%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

48604%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

35290%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

10632%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

8421%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

7367%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

4219%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

4164%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

3792%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

3791%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

3749%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

3648%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

3597%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

3582%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

3550%

#1062

Celeron D 352

MSRP: $69|Avg: $15

100%

#1063

Core i7-970

MSRP: $1083|Avg: $289

100%

#1064

Core i7-880

MSRP: $583|Avg: $40

97%

#1065

Pentium D 820

MSRP: $241|Avg: $20

97%

#1066

Celeron 2.10

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

96%

#1067

Core i7-950

MSRP: $562|Avg: $15

95%

#1068

Sempron 3100+

MSRP: $65|Avg: $15

94%

#1069

Athlon II X4 635

MSRP: $400|Avg: $250

93%

#1070

Core 2 Duo E6750

MSRP: $183|Avg: $15

93%

#1071

Core i7-940

MSRP: $562|Avg: $90

89%

#1072

Celeron 2.40

MSRP: $69|Avg: $13

83%

#1073

Sempron 2800+

MSRP: $65|Avg: $29

81%

#1074

Athlon 64 3100+

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

78%

#1075

Sempron 3600+

MSRP: $105|Avg: $20

76%

#1076

Celeron 2.80

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

71%

#1077

Athlon 64 X2 6000+

MSRP: $450|Avg: $20

67%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Atom N475

#179

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

362%

#180

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

357%

#181

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

328%

#182

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

326%

#183

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

323%

#185

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

312%

#186

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

299%

#187

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

299%

#188

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

291%

#192

Pentium Gold 4417U

MSRP: $161|Avg: N/A

100%

#193

Atom N475

MSRP: $75|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Celeron D 352 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Atom N475 in both compute-intensive tasks (3.2% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Celeron D 352	Atom N475
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ Higher cost ($75)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Cedar Mill (2006) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Pineview (2009−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Celeron D 352 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 80% cheaper ($15 vs $75) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Celeron D 352	Atom N475
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+416%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ Higher cost ($75)

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 D 352 Benchmark Check

Atom N475 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron D 352 and Atom N475

Celeron D 352

The Celeron D 352 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Cedar Mill (2006) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 86 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 418 points. Launch price was $69.

Atom N475

The Atom N475 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 June 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Pineview (2009−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.83 GHz, with boost up to 1.83 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA559. Thermal design power (TDP): 6.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 405 points. Launch price was $75.

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Processing Power

The Celeron D 352 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, matching the Atom N475's 1 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Celeron D 352 versus 1.83 GHz on the Atom N475 — a 54.5% clock advantage for the Celeron D 352 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 1.83 GHz). The Celeron D 352 uses the Cedar Mill (2006) architecture (65 nm), while the Atom N475 uses Pineview (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron D 352 scores 418 against the Atom N475's 405 — a 3.2% lead for the Celeron D 352. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Celeron D 352	Atom N475
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	1 / 2
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz+75%	1.83 GHz
Base Clock	3.2 GHz+75%	1.83 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB	512K (per core)
Process	65 nm	45 nm-31%
Architecture	Cedar Mill (2006)	Pineview (2009−2011)
PassMark	418+3%	405
Geekbench 6 Single	180	—

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron D 352 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Atom N475 uses FCBGA559 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 800 on the Celeron D 352 versus DDR3-667 on the Atom N475 — the Celeron D 352 supports 198.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron D 352 supports up to 4 of RAM compared to 2 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Celeron D 352) vs 1 (Atom N475). Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: 865G,915,945,965,G31,G41 (Celeron D 352) and Intel NM10 (Atom N475).

Feature	Celeron D 352	Atom N475
Socket	LGA775	FCBGA559
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 2.0+82%
Max RAM Speed	800+26567%	DDR3-667
Max RAM Capacity	4	2 GB+52428700%
RAM Channels	2+100%	1
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	0

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: false (Celeron D 352) / not specified (Atom N475). The Atom N475 includes integrated graphics (Intel GMA 3150), while the Celeron D 352 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron D 352 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron D 352 rivals Pentium 4 2.80.