CPU
GPU
Celeron G460
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 G460 is positioned at rank 586 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 G460
Performance Per Dollar Atom D2700
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G460 | Atom D2700 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Cedarview (2011−2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G460 | 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 G460 and Atom D2700
Celeron G460
The Celeron G460 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 12 December 2011 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 1 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 1.5 MB. L2 cache: 256 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,145 points. Launch price was $65.
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 G460 packs 1 cores / 2 threads, while the Atom D2700 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Atom D2700 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Celeron G460 versus 0.13 GHz on the Atom D2700 — a 173.1% clock advantage for the Celeron G460 (base: 1.8 GHz vs 2.13 GHz). The Celeron G460 uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Atom D2700 uses Cedarview (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G460 scores 1,145 against the Atom D2700's 1,148 — a 0.3% lead for the Atom D2700. L3 cache: 1.5 MB on the Celeron G460 vs 0 kB on the Atom D2700.
| Feature | Celeron G460 | Atom D2700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 2 | 2 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.8 GHz+1285% | 0.13 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2.13 GHz+18% |
| L3 Cache | 1.5 MB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB | 512K (per core)+100% |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Cedarview (2011−2012) |
| PassMark | 1,145 | 1,148 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 300 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G460 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 2.0), 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 G460 supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Celeron G460) vs 1 (Atom D2700). PCIe lanes: 16 (Celeron G460) vs 4 (Atom D2700) — the Celeron G460 offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H61,B65,H67,Z68 (Celeron G460) and Intel FCBGA559 (Atom D2700).
| Feature | Celeron G460 | Atom D2700 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | FCBGA559 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | DDR3-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+700% | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+300% | 4 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron G460) / not specified (Atom D2700). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) (Celeron G460) and Intel GMA 3650 (Atom D2700) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G460 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G460 rivals Pentium G630.
| Feature | Celeron G460 | Atom D2700 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) | Intel GMA 3650 |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
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