Celeron N2840 vs Processor N50

Celeron N2840

2 Cores2 Thrd7 WWMax: 2.58 GHz2014

Processor N50

2 Cores2 Thrd0 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2023

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron N2840

2 / 2

1,331

0.0%

1,339

+0.6%

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 N2840 is positioned at rank 157 and the Processor N50 is on rank 1066, so the Celeron N2840 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 N2840

#42

Ryzen 9 9955HX3D

MSRP: $749|Avg: N/A

99%

#145

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

331%

#146

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

326%

#147

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

299%

#148

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

298%

#149

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

295%

#151

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

285%

#152

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

273%

#153

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

273%

#154

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

265%

#157

Celeron N2840

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#158

Core i5-3210M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $30

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Processor N50

#1054

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2805%

#1055

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2764%

#1056

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2537%

#1057

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2526%

#1058

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2503%

#1060

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2417%

#1061

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2317%

#1062

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2314%

#1063

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2251%

#1066

Processor N50

MSRP: $128|Avg: $120

100%

#1067

Athlon II N350

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

100%

#1068

Celeron N3350

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

99%

#1070

Core i7-2675QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

99%

#1071

A9-9410

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

99%

#1073

A8 Pro-7150B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

98%

#1074

A9-9420

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

98%

#1075

Celeron B730

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

98%

#1078

A9-9425

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

97%

#1080

Core i5-4402E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $100

96%

#1081

A6-7000

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Processor N50 (2023) utilizes 10 nm technology and **DDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channel**, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron N2840	Processor N50
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($120)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-N (2023) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Celeron N2840 (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron N2840	Processor N50
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($120)

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.

Celeron N2840 Benchmark Check

Processor N50 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron N2840 and Processor N50

Celeron N2840

The Celeron N2840 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. 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 2.58 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: 1,331 points. Launch price was $69.

Processor N50

The Processor N50 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-N (2023) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1264. Thermal design power (TDP): + 6 MB. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 1,339 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Celeron N2840 and Processor N50 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.58 GHz on the Celeron N2840 versus 3.4 GHz on the Processor N50 — a 27.4% clock advantage for the Processor N50 (base: 2.16 GHz vs 1 GHz). The Celeron N2840 uses the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Processor N50 uses Alder Lake-N (2023) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N2840 scores 1,331 against the Processor N50's 1,339 — a 0.6% lead for the Processor N50. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Celeron N2840 vs 6 MB (total) on the Processor N50.

Feature	Celeron N2840	Processor N50
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.58 GHz	3.4 GHz+32%
Base Clock	2.16 GHz+116%	1 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	2 MB (total)+300%
Process	22 nm	10 nm-55%
Architecture	Bay Trail-M (2013−2014)	Alder Lake-N (2023)
PassMark	1,331	1,339
Geekbench 6 Single	230	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	430	—

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron N2840 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Processor N50 uses FCBGA1264 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Celeron N2840	Processor N50
Socket	FCBGA1170	FCBGA1264
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 5.0+150%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L-1333	—
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	4	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron N2840) / not specified (Processor N50). The Celeron N2840 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail)), while the Processor N50 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron N2840 targets Netbook. Direct competitor: Celeron N2840 rivals AMD A6-6310.