CPU
GPU
Celeron E3300
Atom D2700
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 E3300 is positioned at rank 724 and the Atom D2700 is on rank 490, so the Atom D2700 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron E3300
Performance Per Dollar Atom D2700
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron E3300 | Atom D2700 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Cedarview (2011−2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron E3300 | Atom D2700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ 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 Celeron E3300 and Atom D2700
Celeron E3300
The Celeron E3300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 August 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,155 points. Launch price was $70.
Atom D2700
The Atom D2700 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 November 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Cedarview (2011−2012) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.13 GHz, with boost up to 0.13 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA559. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,148 points. Launch price was $52.
Processing Power
The Celeron E3300 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Atom D2700's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the Celeron E3300 versus 0.13 GHz on the Atom D2700 — a 180.2% clock advantage for the Celeron E3300 (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.13 GHz). The Celeron E3300 uses the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Atom D2700 uses Cedarview (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron E3300 scores 1,155 against the Atom D2700's 1,148 — a 0.6% lead for the Celeron E3300. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Celeron E3300 | Atom D2700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.5 GHz+1823% | 0.13 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz+17% | 2.13 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (total)+100% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 32 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Wolfdale (2008−2010) | Cedarview (2011−2012) |
| PassMark | 1,155 | 1,148 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 347 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 624 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron E3300 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Atom D2700 uses FCBGA559 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1066 memory speed. The Celeron E3300 supports up to 8 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Celeron E3300) vs 1 (Atom D2700). PCIe lanes: 0 (Celeron E3300) vs 4 (Atom D2700) — the Atom D2700 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: G31,G41,P45 (Celeron E3300) and Intel FCBGA559 (Atom D2700).
| Feature | Celeron E3300 | Atom D2700 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | FCBGA559 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | DDR3-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 4 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron E3300) / not specified (Atom D2700). The Atom D2700 includes integrated graphics (Intel GMA 3650), while the Celeron E3300 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron E3300 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron E3300 rivals Pentium E5200.
| Feature | Celeron E3300 | Atom D2700 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel GMA 3650 |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
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