Celeron N2815
VS
E-450

Celeron N2815 vs E-450

Intel

Celeron N2815

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.13 GHz2013
VS
AMD

E-450

2 Cores2 Thrd18 WWMax: 1.65 GHz2011

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 E-450 is on rank 849, 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 E-450

#837
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1380%
#838
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1360%
#839
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1248%
#840
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1243%
#841
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1231%
#843
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1189%
#844
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1140%
#845
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1138%
#846
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1108%
#849
E-450
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#852
Pentium P6300
MSRP: $80|Avg: $10
99%
#854
E-350
MSRP: $50|Avg: $15
99%
#856
Ryzen Embedded R1305G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $50
99%
#863
Pentium Dual Core T2390
MSRP: $86|Avg: $5
97%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Celeron N2815 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the E-450 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.5% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightCeleron N2815E-450
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Zacate (2011−2013) / 40 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightCeleron N2815E-450
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron N2815 and E-450

Intel

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.

AMD

E-450

The E-450 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 22 August 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Zacate (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.65 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 40 nm process technology. Socket: FT1. Thermal design power (TDP): 18 Watt. Memory support: DDR3 Single-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 1,063 points. Launch price was $69.

Processing Power

Both the Celeron N2815 and E-450 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.13 GHz on the Celeron N2815 versus 1.65 GHz on the E-450 — a 25.4% clock advantage for the Celeron N2815. The Celeron N2815 uses the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the E-450 uses Zacate (2011−2013) (40 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N2815 scores 1,068 against the E-450's 1,063 — a 0.5% lead for the Celeron N2815. L3 cache: 1 MB on the Celeron N2815 vs 0 kB on the E-450.

FeatureCeleron N2815E-450
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
2 / 2
Boost Clock
2.13 GHz+29%
1.65 GHz
Base Clock
1.86 GHz
L3 Cache
1 MB
0 kB
L2 Cache
1 MB+100%
512K (per core)
Process
22 nm-45%
40 nm
Architecture
Bay Trail-M (2013−2014)
Zacate (2011−2013)
PassMark
1,068
1,063
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Memory & Platform

The Celeron N2815 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the E-450 uses FT1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCeleron N2815E-450
Socket
FCBGA1170
FT1
PCIe Generation
PCIe 2.0
PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed
1066
Max RAM Capacity
8
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
4
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (Celeron N2815) / not specified (E-450). The Celeron N2815 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail)), while the E-450 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Celeron N2815 rivals AMD A4-1250.

FeatureCeleron N2815E-450
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail)
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
true