CPU
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Celeron N2830
Celeron G540
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 N2830 is positioned at rank 82 and the Celeron G540 is on rank 622, so the Celeron N2830 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N2830
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G540
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron N2830 | Celeron G540 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron N2830 | Celeron G540 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Celeron N2830 and Celeron G540
Celeron N2830
The Celeron N2830 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 February 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.16 GHz, with boost up to 2.41 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: 1,185 points. Launch price was $107.
Celeron G540
The Celeron G540 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 September 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,182 points. Launch price was $158.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron N2830 and Celeron G540 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.41 GHz on the Celeron N2830 versus 2.5 GHz on the Celeron G540 — a 3.7% clock advantage for the Celeron G540 (base: 2.16 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Celeron N2830 uses the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Celeron G540 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N2830 scores 1,185 against the Celeron G540's 1,182 — a 0.3% lead for the Celeron N2830. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Celeron N2830 vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G540.
| Feature | Celeron N2830 | Celeron G540 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.41 GHz | 2.5 GHz+4% |
| Base Clock | 2.16 GHz | 2.5 GHz+16% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core)+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm-31% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,185 | 1,182 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 384 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 655 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron N2830 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron G540 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1333 on the Celeron N2830 versus DDR3-1333 on the Celeron G540 — the Celeron N2830 supports 199.1% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron G540 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 N2830) vs 16 (Celeron G540) — the Celeron G540 offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FCBGA1170 (Celeron N2830) and H61,H67,P67,Z68,B75,Z77 (Celeron G540).
| Feature | Celeron N2830 | Celeron G540 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1170 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 1333+44333% | DDR3-1333 |
| 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 N2830) vs VT-x (Celeron G540). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) (Celeron N2830) and Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) (Celeron G540) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G540 targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Celeron N2830 rivals AMD A6-6310; Celeron G540 rivals Pentium G630.
| Feature | Celeron N2830 | Celeron G540 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) | Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Desktop |
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