Celeron N2810 vs Core i7-620LM
Celeron N2810
Core i7-620LM
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 N2810 is positioned at rank 605 and the Core i7-620LM is on rank 1208, so the Celeron N2810 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N2810
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-620LM
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron N2810 | Core i7-620LM |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron N2810 | Core i7-620LM |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) |
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 N2810 and Core i7-620LM
Celeron N2810
The Celeron N2810 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 7.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,474 points. Launch price was $260.
Core i7-620LM
The Core i7-620LM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1288. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066. Passmark benchmark score: 1,463 points. Launch price was $300.
Processing Power
The Celeron N2810 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i7-620LM's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Celeron N2810 versus 2.8 GHz on the Core i7-620LM — a 33.3% clock advantage for the Core i7-620LM (base: 2 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Celeron N2810 uses the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i7-620LM uses Arrandale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N2810 scores 1,474 against the Core i7-620LM's 1,463 — a 0.7% lead for the Celeron N2810. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Celeron N2810 vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i7-620LM.
| Feature | Celeron N2810 | Core i7-620LM |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz | 2.8 GHz+40% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core)+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm-31% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) | Arrandale (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,474 | 1,463 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 450 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 900 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron N2810 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i7-620LM uses BGA1288 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1066 on the Celeron N2810 versus DDR3-1066 on the Core i7-620LM — the Celeron N2810 supports 198.9% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 8 of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 4 (Celeron N2810) vs 16 (Core i7-620LM) — the Core i7-620LM offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FCBGA1170 (Celeron N2810) and QM57,HM55 (Core i7-620LM).
| Feature | Celeron N2810 | Core i7-620LM |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1170 | BGA1288 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 1066+35433% | DDR3-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 | 8 GB+104857500% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | 16+300% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: true (Celeron N2810) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-620LM). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) (Celeron N2810) and Intel HD Graphics (Core i7-620LM) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-620LM targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron N2810 rivals AMD A4-1250; Core i7-620LM rivals Ryzen 5 3500U.
| Feature | Celeron N2810 | Core i7-620LM |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) | Intel HD Graphics |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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