Celeron J3060 vs Atom C3338
Celeron J3060
Atom C3338
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 J3060 is positioned at rank 313 and the Atom C3338 is on rank 543, so the Celeron J3060 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron J3060
Performance Per Dollar Atom C3338
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron J3060 | Atom C3338 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Airmont (2016) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Goldmont (2016−2017) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron J3060 | Atom C3338 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 J3060 and Atom C3338
Celeron J3060
The Celeron J3060 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 January 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Airmont (2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.48 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,015 points. Launch price was $107.
Atom C3338
The Atom C3338 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 22 February 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Goldmont (2016−2017) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1310. Thermal design power (TDP): 8.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR4: 1866. Passmark benchmark score: 1,028 points. Launch price was $27.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron J3060 and Atom C3338 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.48 GHz on the Celeron J3060 versus 2.2 GHz on the Atom C3338 — a 12% clock advantage for the Celeron J3060 (base: 1.6 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The Celeron J3060 uses the Airmont (2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Atom C3338 uses Goldmont (2016−2017) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron J3060 scores 1,015 against the Atom C3338's 1,028 — a 1.3% lead for the Atom C3338. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Celeron J3060 vs 4 MB on the Atom C3338.
| Feature | Celeron J3060 | Atom C3338 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.48 GHz+13% | 2.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz+7% | 1.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 4 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 4 MB+300% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Airmont (2016) | Goldmont (2016−2017) |
| PassMark | 1,015 | 1,028+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 200 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 370 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron J3060 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Atom C3338 uses FCBGA1310 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3L-1600 on the Celeron J3060 versus DDR4-1866 on the Atom C3338 — the Atom C3338 supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Atom C3338 supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 176.5% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Celeron J3060) vs 1 (Atom C3338). PCIe lanes: 4 (Celeron J3060) vs 10 (Atom C3338) — the Atom C3338 offers 6 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Celeron J3060) and Intel FCBGA1310 (Atom C3338).
| Feature | Celeron J3060 | Atom C3338 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1170 | FCBGA1310 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1600 | DDR4-1866+33% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 128 GB+1500% |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | 10+150% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, EPT (Celeron J3060) / not specified (Atom C3338). The Celeron J3060 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 400), while the Atom C3338 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron J3060 targets Low Power Desktop/NAS. Direct competitor: Celeron J3060 rivals Pentium J3710.
| Feature | Celeron J3060 | Atom C3338 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 400 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Low Power Desktop/NAS | — |
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