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Celeron N2930
Celeron N2920
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 N2930 is positioned at rank 1087 and the Celeron N2920 is on rank 278, so the Celeron N2920 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N2930
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N2920
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron N2930 | Celeron N2920 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron N2930 | Celeron N2920 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 N2930 and Celeron N2920
Celeron N2930
The Celeron N2930 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 1.83 GHz, with boost up to 2.16 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: 1,032 points. Launch price was $69.
Celeron N2920
The Celeron N2920 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 December 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.86 GHz, with boost up to 2 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: 1,030 points. Launch price was $107.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron N2930 and Celeron N2920 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.16 GHz on the Celeron N2930 versus 2 GHz on the Celeron N2920 — a 7.7% clock advantage for the Celeron N2930 (base: 1.83 GHz vs 1.86 GHz). Both are built on the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture using a 22 nm process. In PassMark, the Celeron N2930 scores 1,032 against the Celeron N2920's 1,030 — a 0.2% lead for the Celeron N2930. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Celeron N2930 | Celeron N2920 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.16 GHz+8% | 2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.83 GHz | 1.86 GHz+2% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) | Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,032 | 1,030 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 170 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 502 | — |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the FCBGA1170 socket with PCIe 2.0. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3L-1333 on the Celeron N2930 versus 1066 on the Celeron N2920 — the Celeron N2920 supports 198.9% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 8 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 4 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Celeron N2930) and FCBGA1170 (Celeron N2920).
| Feature | Celeron N2930 | Celeron N2920 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1170 | FCBGA1170 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1333 | 1066+35433% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB+104857500% | 8 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | 4 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: Yes (Celeron N2930) vs true (Celeron N2920). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Celeron N2930) and Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) (Celeron N2920) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Celeron N2920 rivals AMD A4-6210.
| Feature | Celeron N2930 | Celeron N2920 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | Yes | true |
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