Celeron N2910 vs Atom Z3735G
Celeron N2910
Atom Z3735G
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 N2910 is positioned at rank 833 and the Atom Z3735G is on rank 5, so the Atom Z3735G offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N2910
Performance Per Dollar Atom Z3735G
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron N2910 | Atom Z3735G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($17) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-T (2013−2014) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron N2910 | Atom Z3735G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($17) |
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 N2910 and Atom Z3735G
Celeron N2910
The Celeron N2910 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 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: 2,907 points. Launch price was $69.
Atom Z3735G
The Atom Z3735G is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 9 April 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-T (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.33 GHz, with boost up to 1.83 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: UTFCBGA592. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,891 points. Launch price was $17.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron N2910 and Atom Z3735G share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Celeron N2910 versus 1.83 GHz on the Atom Z3735G — a 13.4% clock advantage for the Atom Z3735G (base: 1.6 GHz vs 1.33 GHz). The Celeron N2910 uses the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Atom Z3735G uses Bay Trail-T (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N2910 scores 2,907 against the Atom Z3735G's 2,891 — a 0.6% lead for the Celeron N2910. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Celeron N2910 vs 2 MB L2 Cache on the Atom Z3735G.
| Feature | Celeron N2910 | Atom Z3735G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 1.6 GHz | 1.83 GHz+14% |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz+20% | 1.33 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 2 MB+300% |
| Process | 22 nm | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) | Bay Trail-T (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 2,907 | 2,891 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 210 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 700 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron N2910 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Atom Z3735G uses UTFCBGA592 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3L-1066 memory speed. The Celeron N2910 supports up to 8 GB of RAM compared to 1 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Celeron N2910) vs 1 (Atom Z3735G). PCIe lanes: 4 (Celeron N2910) vs 0 (Atom Z3735G) — the Celeron N2910 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Celeron N2910) and Intel FC-UTBGA592 (Atom Z3735G).
| Feature | Celeron N2910 | Atom Z3735G |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1170 | UTFCBGA592 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1066 | DDR3L-RS 1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB+700% | 1 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron N2910) / not specified (Atom Z3735G). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) (Celeron N2910) and Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) (Atom Z3735G) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron N2910 targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: Celeron N2910 rivals AMD A4-6210.
| Feature | Celeron N2910 | Atom Z3735G |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Budget Laptop | — |
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