Celeron N2815
VS
Pentium 2127U

Celeron N2815 vs Pentium 2127U

Intel

Celeron N2815

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.13 GHz2013
VS
Intel

Pentium 2127U

2 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.9 GHz2013

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 Pentium 2127U is on rank 403, so the Pentium 2127U 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 Pentium 2127U

#120
Core i7-11850HE
MSRP: $400|Avg: $75
99%
#124
Core i5-1240P
MSRP: $309|Avg: $200
98%
#125
Core i7-13700H
MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A
97%
#391
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
545%
#392
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
537%
#393
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
493%
#394
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
491%
#395
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
487%
#397
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
470%
#398
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
451%
#399
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
450%
#400
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
438%
#403
Pentium 2127U
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
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 Pentium 2127U is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.7% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightCeleron N2815Pentium 2127U
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 (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightCeleron N2815Pentium 2127U
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 Pentium 2127U

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.

Intel

Pentium 2127U

The Pentium 2127U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 July 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,076 points. Launch price was $134.

Processing Power

Both the Celeron N2815 and Pentium 2127U share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.13 GHz on the Celeron N2815 versus 1.9 GHz on the Pentium 2127U — a 11.4% clock advantage for the Celeron N2815 (base: 1.86 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Celeron N2815 uses the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Pentium 2127U uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N2815 scores 1,068 against the Pentium 2127U's 1,076 — a 0.7% lead for the Pentium 2127U. L3 cache: 1 MB on the Celeron N2815 vs 2 MB on the Pentium 2127U.

FeatureCeleron N2815Pentium 2127U
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
2 / 2
Boost Clock
2.13 GHz+12%
1.9 GHz
Base Clock
1.86 GHz
1.9 GHz+2%
L3 Cache
1 MB
2 MB+100%
L2 Cache
1 MB+100%
512 kB
Process
22 nm
22 nm
Architecture
Bay Trail-M (2013−2014)
Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark
1,068
1,076
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Memory & Platform

The Celeron N2815 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium 2127U uses BGA1023 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCeleron N2815Pentium 2127U
Socket
FCBGA1170
BGA1023
PCIe Generation
PCIe 2.0
PCIe 3.0+50%
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 (Pentium 2127U). The Celeron N2815 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail)), while the Pentium 2127U requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Celeron N2815 rivals AMD A4-1250.

FeatureCeleron N2815Pentium 2127U
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail)
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
true