Celeron N2807 vs Phenom II X4 820
Celeron N2807
Phenom II X4 820
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 N2807 is positioned at rank 51 and the Phenom II X4 820 is on rank 916, so the Celeron N2807 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N2807
Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X4 820
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron N2807 | Phenom II X4 820 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($60) | ✅ More affordable ($50) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Deneb (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron N2807 | Phenom II X4 820 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+21%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($60) | ✅ More affordable ($50) |
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 N2807 and Phenom II X4 820
Celeron N2807
The Celeron N2807 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 February 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.58 GHz, with boost up to 2.16 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 4.3 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,093 points. Launch price was $107.
Phenom II X4 820
The Phenom II X4 820 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 September 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Deneb (2009−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,114 points. Launch price was $90.
Processing Power
The Celeron N2807 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Phenom II X4 820 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Phenom II X4 820 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.16 GHz on the Celeron N2807 versus 2.8 GHz on the Phenom II X4 820 — a 25.8% clock advantage for the Phenom II X4 820 (base: 1.58 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Celeron N2807 uses the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Phenom II X4 820 uses Deneb (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N2807 scores 2,093 against the Phenom II X4 820's 2,114 — a 1% lead for the Phenom II X4 820. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Celeron N2807 vs 4 MB (total) on the Phenom II X4 820.
| Feature | Celeron N2807 | Phenom II X4 820 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.16 GHz | 2.8 GHz+30% |
| Base Clock | 1.58 GHz | 2.8 GHz+77% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm-51% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) | Deneb (2009−2011) |
| PassMark | 2,093 | 2,114+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 180 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 320 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron N2807 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Phenom II X4 820 uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron N2807 | Phenom II X4 820 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1170 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1333 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 1 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron N2807) / not specified (Phenom II X4 820). The Celeron N2807 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail)), while the Phenom II X4 820 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron N2807 targets Netbook. Direct competitor: Celeron N2807 rivals AMD E1-6010.
| Feature | Celeron N2807 | Phenom II X4 820 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Netbook | — |
Value Analysis
The Celeron N2807 launched at $107 MSRP, while the Phenom II X4 820 debuted at $150. At current prices ($60 vs $50), the Phenom II X4 820 is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron N2807 delivers 34.9 pts/$ vs 42.3 pts/$ for the Phenom II X4 820 — making the Phenom II X4 820 the 19.2% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron N2807 | Phenom II X4 820 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $107-29% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $60 | $50-17% |
| Performance per Dollar | 34.9 | 42.3+21% |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2009 |
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