Celeron N3000 vs Atom D2550
Celeron N3000
Atom D2550
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 N3000 is positioned at rank 817 and the Atom D2550 is on rank 721, so the Atom D2550 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N3000
Performance Per Dollar Atom D2550
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron N3000 | Atom D2550 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Braswell (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Cedarview (2011−2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron N3000 | Atom D2550 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 N3000 and Atom D2550
Celeron N3000
The Celeron N3000 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Braswell (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.04 GHz, with boost up to 2.08 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 705 points. Launch price was $107.
Atom D2550
The Atom D2550 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 November 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Cedarview (2011−2012) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.86 GHz, with boost up to 1.87 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA559. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 715 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Celeron N3000 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Atom D2550's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.08 GHz on the Celeron N3000 versus 1.87 GHz on the Atom D2550 — a 10.6% clock advantage for the Celeron N3000 (base: 1.04 GHz vs 1.86 GHz). The Celeron N3000 uses the Braswell (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Atom D2550 uses Cedarview (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N3000 scores 705 against the Atom D2550's 715 — a 1.4% lead for the Atom D2550. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Celeron N3000 | Atom D2550 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.08 GHz+11% | 1.87 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.04 GHz | 1.86 GHz+79% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Braswell (2015−2016) | Cedarview (2011−2012) |
| PassMark | 705 | 715+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 160 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 290 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron N3000 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Atom D2550 uses FCBGA559 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3L-1600 memory speed. The Celeron N3000 supports up to 8 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Celeron N3000) vs 1 (Atom D2550). Both provide 4 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Celeron N3000) and Intel FCBGA559 (Atom D2550).
| Feature | Celeron N3000 | Atom D2550 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1170 | FCBGA559 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1600 | DDR3-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | 4 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Celeron N3000) / not specified (Atom D2550). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics 400 (Celeron N3000) and Intel GMA 3650 (Atom D2550) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron N3000 targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: Celeron N3000 rivals AMD E2-7110.
| Feature | Celeron N3000 | Atom D2550 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 400 | Intel GMA 3650 |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Budget Laptop | — |
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