Celeron N2830
VS
Celeron N3150

Celeron N2830 vs Celeron N3150

Intel

Celeron N2830

2 Cores2 Thrd7 WWMax: 2.41 GHz2014
VS
Intel

Celeron N3150

4 Cores4 Thrd6 WWMax: 2.08 GHz2015

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 N3150 is on rank 208, so the Celeron N2830 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 N2830

#27
Core Ultra 7 265HX
MSRP: $450|Avg: N/A
92%
#70
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
248%
#71
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
244%
#72
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
224%
#73
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
223%
#74
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
221%
#76
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
213%
#77
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
205%
#78
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
204%
#79
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
199%
#82
Celeron N2830
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#88
Core 2 Duo T7500
MSRP: $316|Avg: $5
97%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron N3150

#196
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
374%
#197
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
368%
#198
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
338%
#199
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
337%
#200
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
334%
#202
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
322%
#203
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
309%
#204
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
308%
#205
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
300%
#208
Celeron N3150
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 Leadership: The Celeron N2830 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Celeron N3150 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.7% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightCeleron N2830Celeron N3150
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 (Braswell (2015−2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightCeleron N2830Celeron N3150
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 N2830 and Celeron N3150

Intel

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.

Intel

Celeron N3150

The Celeron N3150 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Braswell (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.08 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,177 points. Launch price was $107.

Processing Power

The Celeron N2830 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Celeron N3150 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Celeron N3150 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.41 GHz on the Celeron N2830 versus 2.08 GHz on the Celeron N3150 — a 14.7% clock advantage for the Celeron N2830 (base: 2.16 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Celeron N2830 uses the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Celeron N3150 uses Braswell (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N2830 scores 1,185 against the Celeron N3150's 1,177 — a 0.7% lead for the Celeron N2830. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

FeatureCeleron N2830Celeron N3150
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock
2.41 GHz+16%
2.08 GHz
Base Clock
2.16 GHz+35%
1.6 GHz
L3 Cache
0 kB
0 kB
L2 Cache
512K (per core)
2 MB+300%
Process
22 nm
14 nm-36%
Architecture
Bay Trail-M (2013−2014)
Braswell (2015−2016)
PassMark
1,185
1,177
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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the FCBGA1170 socket with PCIe 2.0. Maximum memory speed reaches 1333 on the Celeron N2830 versus 1600 on the Celeron N3150 — the Celeron N3150 supports 18.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 8 of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 4 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: FCBGA1170 (Celeron N2830) and FCBGA1170 (Celeron N3150).

FeatureCeleron N2830Celeron N3150
Socket
FCBGA1170
FCBGA1170
PCIe Generation
PCIe 2.0
PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed
1333
1600+20%
Max RAM Capacity
8
8
RAM Channels
2
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
4
4
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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support true virtualization. Both include integrated graphics Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) (Celeron N2830) and Intel HD Graphics (Braswell) (Celeron N3150) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Celeron N2830 rivals AMD A6-6310; Celeron N3150 rivals AMD E2-7110.

FeatureCeleron N2830Celeron N3150
Integrated GPU
Yes
Yes
IGPU Model
Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail)
Intel HD Graphics (Braswell)
Unlocked
No
No
AVX-512
No
No
Virtualization
true
true