CPU
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Celeron N2815
Celeron G550T
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 N2815 is positioned at rank 405 and the Celeron G550T is on rank 673, so the Celeron N2815 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N2815
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G550T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron N2815 | Celeron G550T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron N2815 | Celeron G550T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) |
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 N2815 and Celeron G550T
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.
Celeron G550T
The Celeron G550T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,074 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron N2815 and Celeron G550T share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.13 GHz on the Celeron N2815 versus 2.2 GHz on the Celeron G550T — a 3.2% clock advantage for the Celeron G550T (base: 1.86 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Celeron N2815 uses the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Celeron G550T uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N2815 scores 1,068 against the Celeron G550T's 1,074 — a 0.6% lead for the Celeron G550T. L3 cache: 1 MB on the Celeron N2815 vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G550T.
| Feature | Celeron N2815 | Celeron G550T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.13 GHz | 2.2 GHz+3% |
| Base Clock | 1.86 GHz | 2.2 GHz+18% |
| L3 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm-31% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,068 | 1,074 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 366 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 656 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron N2815 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron G550T uses LGA1155 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1066 on the Celeron N2815 versus DDR3-1066 on the Celeron G550T — the Celeron N2815 supports 198.9% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron G550T supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 8 — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 4 (Celeron N2815) vs 16 (Celeron G550T) — the Celeron G550T offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FCBGA1170 (Celeron N2815) and H61,B65,H67,Z68 (Celeron G550T).
| Feature | Celeron N2815 | Celeron G550T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1170 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 1066+35433% | DDR3-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 | 32 GB+419430300% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | 16+300% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: true (Celeron N2815) vs VT-x (Celeron G550T). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) (Celeron N2815) and HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) (Celeron G550T) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G550T targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron N2815 rivals AMD A4-1250; Celeron G550T rivals Pentium G630T.
| Feature | Celeron N2815 | Celeron G550T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) | HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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