Celeron N2940 vs Atom Z2560
Celeron N2940
Atom Z2560
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 N2940 is positioned at rank 1085 and the Atom Z2560 is on rank 104, so the Atom Z2560 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N2940
Performance Per Dollar Atom Z2560
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron N2940 | Atom Z2560 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Clovertrail (2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron N2940 | Atom Z2560 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Celeron N2940 and Atom Z2560
Celeron N2940
The Celeron N2940 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 2.25 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: 1,054 points. Launch price was $69.
Atom Z2560
The Atom Z2560 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 February 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Clovertrail (2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FC-MB4760. Thermal design power (TDP): 3 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 1,056 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Celeron N2940 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Atom Z2560 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Celeron N2940 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.25 GHz on the Celeron N2940 versus 1.6 GHz on the Atom Z2560 — a 33.8% clock advantage for the Celeron N2940. The Celeron N2940 uses the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Atom Z2560 uses Clovertrail (2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N2940 scores 1,054 against the Atom Z2560's 1,056 — a 0.2% lead for the Atom Z2560. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Celeron N2940 | Atom Z2560 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.25 GHz+41% | 1.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.83 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm-31% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) | Clovertrail (2013) |
| PassMark | 1,054 | 1,056 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 240 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 850 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron N2940 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Atom Z2560 uses FC-MB4760 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3L-1333 on the Celeron N2940 versus LPDDR2-1066 on the Atom Z2560 — the Celeron N2940 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron N2940 supports up to 8 GB of RAM compared to 2 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 4 (Celeron N2940) vs 0 (Atom Z2560) — the Celeron N2940 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Celeron N2940) and Intel BGA1264 (Atom Z2560).
| Feature | Celeron N2940 | Atom Z2560 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1170 | FC-MB4760 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1333+50% | LPDDR2-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB+300% | 2 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron N2940) / not specified (Atom Z2560). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) (Celeron N2940) and PowerVR SGX544MP2 (Atom Z2560) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron N2940 targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: Celeron N2940 rivals AMD A6-6310.
| Feature | Celeron N2940 | Atom Z2560 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) | PowerVR SGX544MP2 |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Budget Laptop | — |
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