Celeron N2808 vs Pentium D 830

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Celeron N2808 vs Pentium D 830 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with GeForce RTX 5090 to isolate CPU performance.

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Celeron N2808 vs Pentium D 830: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

Celeron N2808

2014

Why buy it

✅Draws 4W instead of 130W, a 126W reduction.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with HD Graphics (Bay Trail), while Pentium D 830 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (615 vs 618).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Pentium D 830.

Pentium D 830

2005

Why buy it

✅300% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 4) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Stock), unlike Celeron N2808.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $316 MSRP, while Celeron N2808 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌3150% higher power demand at 130W vs 4W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Celeron N2808 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Pentium D 830 better than Celeron N2808?

Yes. Pentium D 830 is the better all-around CPU here. It gives you a 0.3% average FPS lead across 48 shared CPU game tests in our data and 0.5% better PassMark, which is enough to make it the stronger overall pick.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Pentium D 830 is the better pick. According to our tests, it delivers 0.3% more average FPS across 48 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Pentium D 830 is the stronger fit. You are getting 0.5% better PassMark, backed by 2 cores and 2 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Pentium D 830 is the better buy right now. Pentium D 830 comes in at an unclear MSRP at $316 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it still gives you a 0.3% average FPS lead across 48 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (2.0 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Celeron N2808 makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2014 vs 2005). That makes it the safer long-term bet.

Celeron N2808 vs Pentium D 830 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

Celeron N2808

The Celeron N2808 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. 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 2.25 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 4.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 615 points. Launch price was $69.

Pentium D 830

The Pentium D 830 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 618 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Celeron N2808 and Pentium D 830 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.25 GHz on the Celeron N2808 versus 3 GHz on the Pentium D 830 — a 28.6% clock advantage for the Pentium D 830 (base: 1.58 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Celeron N2808 uses the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Pentium D 830 uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N2808 scores 615 against the Pentium D 830's 618 — a 0.5% lead for the Pentium D 830. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Celeron N2808	Pentium D 830
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.25 GHz	3 GHz+33%
Base Clock	1.58 GHz	3 GHz+90%
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	512K (per core)+25500%	2 MB
Process	22 nm-76%	90 nm
Architecture	Bay Trail-M (2013−2014)	NetBurst (2000−2006)
PassMark	615	618
Geekbench 6 Single	—	151
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	341

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron N2808 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium D 830 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3L-1333 on the Celeron N2808 versus DDR2-667 on the Pentium D 830 — the Celeron N2808 supports 99.9% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 4 GB of RAM. Memory channels: 1 (Celeron N2808) vs 2 (Pentium D 830). PCIe lanes: 4 (Celeron N2808) vs 16 (Pentium D 830) — the Pentium D 830 offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Celeron N2808	Pentium D 830
Socket	FCBGA1170	LGA775
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0+82%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L-1333+100%	DDR2-667
Max RAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
RAM Channels	1	2+100%
ECC Support	No	No
PCIe Lanes	4	16+300%

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron N2808) vs None (Pentium D 830). The Celeron N2808 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Bay Trail)), while the Pentium D 830 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron N2808 targets Mobile, Pentium D 830 targets Legacy Desktop.