Celeron N2910 vs Pentium 8500

Celeron N2910

4 Cores4 Thrd7 WWMax: 1.6 GHz2013

Pentium 8500

5 Cores6 Thrd9 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron N2910

4 / 4

2,907

+0.2%

Celeron Dual-Core T1500

2,900

0.0%

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 Pentium 8500 is on rank 991, so the Celeron N2910 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 N2910

#821

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1332%

#822

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1313%

#823

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1205%

#824

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1200%

#825

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1189%

#827

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1148%

#828

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1101%

#829

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1099%

#830

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1069%

#833

Celeron N2910

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#835

FX-9830P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

100%

#836

Celeron M P4600

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

100%

#837

Celeron 887

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium 8500

#979

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2023%

#980

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1994%

#981

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1830%

#982

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1822%

#983

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1805%

#985

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1743%

#986

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1672%

#987

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1669%

#988

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1624%

#991

Pentium 8500

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

100%

#992

A6-8500P

MSRP: $100|Avg: $16

100%

#994

Core i7-4700EQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $180

99%

#995

Core i3-8145UE

MSRP: $281|Avg: $50

99%

#996

Core i7-4712MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $60

97%

#997

Core i7-3615QE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $100

97%

#998

Celeron M U3400

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

97%

#999

3015Ce

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

96%

#1000

Core i7-4700MQ

MSRP: $383|Avg: $50

96%

#1001

Athlon II M340

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

96%

#1005

Pentium P6000

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

94%

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 Pentium 8500 (2022) utilizes Intel 7 nm technology and DDR4, DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron N2910	Pentium 8500
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($200)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-U (2022) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Celeron N2910 (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron N2910	Pentium 8500
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($200)

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 N2910 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron N2910 and Pentium 8500

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.

Pentium 8500

The Pentium 8500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Alder Lake-U (2022) architecture. It features 5 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 1 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1781. Thermal design power (TDP): 9 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 2,900 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Celeron N2910 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium 8500 offers 5 cores / 6 threads — the Pentium 8500 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Celeron N2910 versus 4.4 GHz on the Pentium 8500 — a 93.3% clock advantage for the Pentium 8500 (base: 1.6 GHz vs 1 GHz). The Celeron N2910 uses the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Pentium 8500 uses Alder Lake-U (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N2910 scores 2,907 against the Pentium 8500's 2,900 — a 0.2% lead for the Celeron N2910. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 210 vs 1,250, a 142.5% lead for the Pentium 8500 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 700 vs 2,100 (100% advantage for the Pentium 8500). L3 cache: 0 kB on the Celeron N2910 vs 8 MB (total) on the Pentium 8500.

Feature	Celeron N2910	Pentium 8500
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	5 / 6+25%
Boost Clock	1.6 GHz	4.4 GHz+175%
Base Clock	1.6 GHz+60%	1 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)+150%
Process	22 nm	Intel 7 nm-68%
Architecture	Bay Trail-M (2013−2014)	Alder Lake-U (2022)
PassMark	2,907	2,900
Geekbench 6 Single	210	1,250+495%
Geekbench 6 Multi	700	2,100+200%

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron N2910 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium 8500 uses FCBGA1781 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3L-1066 on the Celeron N2910 versus LPDDR5-5200 on the Pentium 8500 — the Pentium 8500 supports 50% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Pentium 8500 supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 4 (Celeron N2910) vs 14 (Pentium 8500) — the Pentium 8500 offers 10 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Celeron N2910) and SoC (Pentium 8500).

Feature	Celeron N2910	Pentium 8500
Socket	FCBGA1170	FCBGA1781
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 5.0+150%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L-1066	LPDDR5-5200+67%
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB	64 GB+700%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	4	14+250%

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron N2910) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Pentium 8500). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) (Celeron N2910) and Intel UHD Graphics (48 EU) (Pentium 8500) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron N2910 targets Budget Laptop, Pentium 8500 targets Entry Level Laptop. Direct competitor: Celeron N2910 rivals AMD A4-6210.

Feature	Celeron N2910	Pentium 8500
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail)	Intel UHD Graphics (48 EU)
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	Budget Laptop	Entry Level Laptop