Celeron N3000 vs Atom E3827
Celeron N3000
Atom E3827
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 E3827 is on rank 953, so the Celeron N3000 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 E3827
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron N3000 | Atom E3827 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Braswell (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-I (2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron N3000 | Atom E3827 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 E3827
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 E3827
The Atom E3827 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 October 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-I (2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.75 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 8 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 665 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron N3000 and Atom E3827 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.08 GHz on the Celeron N3000 versus 1.75 GHz on the Atom E3827 — a 17.2% clock advantage for the Celeron N3000. The Celeron N3000 uses the Braswell (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Atom E3827 uses Bay Trail-I (2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N3000 scores 705 against the Atom E3827's 665 — a 5.8% lead for the Celeron N3000. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Celeron N3000 | Atom E3827 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.08 GHz+19% | 1.75 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.04 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Braswell (2015−2016) | Bay Trail-I (2013) |
| PassMark | 705+6% | 665 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 160 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 290 | — |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the FCBGA1170 socket with PCIe 3.0. Both support up to DDR3L-1600 memory speed. 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 N3000) and Intel FCBGA1170 (Atom E3827).
| Feature | Celeron N3000 | Atom E3827 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1170 | FCBGA1170 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1600 | DDR3L-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | 4 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Celeron N3000) / not specified (Atom E3827). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics 400 (Celeron N3000) and Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) (Atom E3827) — 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 E3827 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 400 | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Budget Laptop | — |
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