CPU
GPU
Celeron N2815
Pentium E5500
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 E5500 is on rank 913, 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 Pentium E5500
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron N2815 | Pentium E5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron N2815 | Pentium E5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) |
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 Pentium E5500
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.
Pentium E5500
The Pentium E5500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 18 April 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,064 points. Launch price was $109.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron N2815 and Pentium E5500 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.13 GHz on the Celeron N2815 versus 2.8 GHz on the Pentium E5500 — a 27.2% clock advantage for the Pentium E5500 (base: 1.86 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Celeron N2815 uses the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Pentium E5500 uses Wolfdale (2008−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N2815 scores 1,068 against the Pentium E5500's 1,064 — a 0.4% lead for the Celeron N2815. L3 cache: 1 MB on the Celeron N2815 vs 0 kB on the Pentium E5500.
| Feature | Celeron N2815 | Pentium E5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.13 GHz | 2.8 GHz+31% |
| Base Clock | 1.86 GHz | 2.8 GHz+51% |
| L3 Cache | 1 MB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB (total)+100% |
| Process | 22 nm-51% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) | Wolfdale (2008−2010) |
| PassMark | 1,068 | 1,064 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron N2815 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium E5500 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron N2815 | Pentium E5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1170 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | 1066 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (Celeron N2815) / not specified (Pentium E5500). The Celeron N2815 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail)), while the Pentium E5500 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Celeron N2815 rivals AMD A4-1250.
| Feature | Celeron N2815 | Pentium E5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
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