Celeron N2820
VS
E-450

Celeron N2820 vs E-450

Intel

Celeron N2820

2 Cores2 Thrd7 WWMax: 2.39 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 N2820 is positioned at rank 259 and the E-450 is on rank 849, so the Celeron N2820 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 N2820

#73
Core i9-13950HX
MSRP: $590|Avg: $199
98%
#247
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
415%
#248
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
409%
#249
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
375%
#250
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
374%
#251
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
370%
#253
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
357%
#254
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
343%
#255
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
342%
#256
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
333%
#259
Celeron N2820
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

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Celeron N2820 leads in gaming performance. However, the E-450 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.2% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightCeleron N2820E-450
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 (Zacate (2011−2013) / 40 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightCeleron N2820E-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 N2820 and E-450

Intel

Celeron N2820

The Celeron N2820 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 2.13 GHz, with boost up to 2.39 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 7.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,061 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 N2820 and E-450 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.39 GHz on the Celeron N2820 versus 1.65 GHz on the E-450 — a 36.6% clock advantage for the Celeron N2820. The Celeron N2820 uses the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the E-450 uses Zacate (2011−2013) (40 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N2820 scores 1,061 against the E-450's 1,063 — a 0.2% lead for the E-450. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

FeatureCeleron N2820E-450
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
2 / 2
Boost Clock
2.39 GHz+45%
1.65 GHz
Base Clock
2.13 GHz
L3 Cache
0 kB
0 kB
L2 Cache
512K (per core)
512K (per core)
Process
22 nm-45%
40 nm
Architecture
Bay Trail-M (2013−2014)
Zacate (2011−2013)
PassMark
1,061
1,063
Geekbench 6 Single
220
Geekbench 6 Multi
400
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Memory & Platform

The Celeron N2820 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the E-450 uses FT1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCeleron N2820E-450
Socket
FCBGA1170
FT1
PCIe Generation
PCIe 2.0
PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR3L-1066
Max RAM Capacity
8 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
4
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron N2820) / not specified (E-450). The Celeron N2820 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail)), while the E-450 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron N2820 targets Netbook. Direct competitor: Celeron N2820 rivals AMD A6-6310.

FeatureCeleron N2820E-450
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail)
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
VT-x
Target Use
Netbook