Celeron N2815 vs Atom E3845

CPU

GPU

Celeron N2815

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.13 GHz2013

Atom E3845

4 Cores4 Thrd10 WWMax: 1.91 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron N2815

2 / 2

1,068

0.0%

1,071

+0.3%

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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 N2815 is positioned at rank 405 and the Atom E3845 is on rank 764, so the Celeron N2815 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron N2815

#124

Core i5-1240P

MSRP: $309|Avg: $200

98%

#125

Core i7-13700H

MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A

98%

#393

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

549%

#394

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

541%

#395

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

497%

#396

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

495%

#397

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

490%

#399

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

473%

#400

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

454%

#401

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

453%

#402

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

441%

#405

Celeron N2815

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Atom E3845

#752

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1096%

#753

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1080%

#754

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

991%

#755

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

987%

#756

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

978%

#758

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

944%

#759

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

905%

#760

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

904%

#761

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

879%

#764

Atom E3845

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#767

Core i7-1250U

MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A

99%

#773

Core i7-9750HF

MSRP: $395|Avg: $395

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Celeron N2815 leads in gaming performance. However, the Atom E3845 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.3% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Celeron N2815	Atom E3845
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-I (2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Celeron N2815	Atom E3845
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Celeron N2815 Benchmark Check

Atom E3845 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron N2815 and Atom E3845

Celeron N2815

The Celeron N2815 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 December 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 1.86 GHz, with boost up to 2.13 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 7.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1066. Passmark benchmark score: 1,068 points. Launch price was $107.

Atom E3845

The Atom E3845 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 October 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-I (2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1.91 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,071 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Celeron N2815 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Atom E3845 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Atom E3845 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.13 GHz on the Celeron N2815 versus 1.91 GHz on the Atom E3845 — a 10.9% clock advantage for the Celeron N2815. The Celeron N2815 uses the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Atom E3845 uses Bay Trail-I (2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N2815 scores 1,068 against the Atom E3845's 1,071 — a 0.3% lead for the Atom E3845. L3 cache: 1 MB on the Celeron N2815 vs 0 kB on the Atom E3845.

Feature	Celeron N2815	Atom E3845
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	2.13 GHz+12%	1.91 GHz
Base Clock	1.86 GHz	—
L3 Cache	1 MB	0 kB
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	512 kB (per core)
Process	22 nm	22 nm
Architecture	Bay Trail-M (2013−2014)	Bay Trail-I (2013)
PassMark	1,068	1,071

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the FCBGA1170 socket with PCIe 2.0. Maximum memory speed reaches 1066 on the Celeron N2815 versus DDR3L-1333 on the Atom E3845 — the Celeron N2815 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. Both provide 4 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: FCBGA1170 (Celeron N2815) and Intel FCBGA1170 (Atom E3845).

Feature	Celeron N2815	Atom E3845
Socket	FCBGA1170	FCBGA1170
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	1066+35433%	DDR3L-1333
Max RAM Capacity	8	8 GB+104857500%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	✅
PCIe Lanes	4	4

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (Celeron N2815) / not specified (Atom E3845). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) (Celeron N2815) and Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) (Atom E3845) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Celeron N2815 rivals AMD A4-1250.