CPU
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Celeron N2930
Pentium E2220
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 Pentium E2220 is on rank 569, so the Pentium E2220 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 Pentium E2220
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron N2930 | Pentium E2220 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($32) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron N2930 | Pentium E2220 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($32) |
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 N2930 and Pentium E2220
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.
Pentium E2220
The Pentium E2220 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,028 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Celeron N2930 is built on the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron N2930 scores 1,032 against the Pentium E2220's 1,028 — a 0.4% lead for the Celeron N2930. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 170 vs 330, a 64% lead for the Pentium E2220 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 502 vs 590 (16.1% advantage for the Pentium E2220). L3 cache: 0 kB on the Celeron N2930 vs 1 MB L2 Cache on the Pentium E2220.
| Feature | Celeron N2930 | Pentium E2220 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | — |
| Boost Clock | 2.16 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 1.83 GHz | 2.4 GHz+31% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 1 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | — |
| Process | 22 nm-66% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) | — |
| PassMark | 1,032 | 1,028 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 170 | 330+94% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 502 | 590+18% |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron N2930 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium E2220 uses LGA775 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3L-1333 on the Celeron N2930 versus DDR2-800 on the Pentium E2220 — the Celeron N2930 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron N2930 supports up to 8 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 4 (Celeron N2930) vs 0 (Pentium E2220) — the Celeron N2930 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Celeron N2930) and G31,G41 (Pentium E2220).
| Feature | Celeron N2930 | Pentium E2220 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1170 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1333+50% | DDR2-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: Yes (Celeron N2930) vs None (Pentium E2220). The Celeron N2930 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics), while the Pentium E2220 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium E2220 targets Legacy Desktop.
| Feature | Celeron N2930 | Pentium E2220 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics | None |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | Yes | None |
| Target Use | — | Legacy Desktop |
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