CPU
GPU
Celeron N3010
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 N3010 is positioned at rank 1164 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 N3010
Performance Per Dollar Atom D2550
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron N3010 | Atom D2550 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($107) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Airmont (2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Cedarview (2011−2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron N3010 | Atom D2550 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($107) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 N3010 and Atom D2550
Celeron N3010
The Celeron N3010 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 January 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Airmont (2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.04 GHz, with boost up to 2.24 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: DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 735 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 N3010 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Atom D2550's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.24 GHz on the Celeron N3010 versus 1.87 GHz on the Atom D2550 — a 18% clock advantage for the Celeron N3010 (base: 1.04 GHz vs 1.86 GHz). The Celeron N3010 uses the Airmont (2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Atom D2550 uses Cedarview (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N3010 scores 735 against the Atom D2550's 715 — a 2.8% lead for the Celeron N3010. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Celeron N3010 | Atom D2550 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.24 GHz+20% | 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 | Airmont (2016) | Cedarview (2011−2012) |
| PassMark | 735+3% | 715 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron N3010 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Atom D2550 uses FCBGA559 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1600 on the Celeron N3010 versus DDR3-1066 on the Atom D2550 — the Celeron N3010 supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron N3010 supports up to 8 of RAM compared to 4 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Celeron N3010) vs 1 (Atom D2550). Both provide 4 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: Braswell (Celeron N3010) and Intel FCBGA559 (Atom D2550).
| Feature | Celeron N3010 | Atom D2550 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1170 | FCBGA559 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 1600+53233% | DDR3-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 | 4 GB+52428700% |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | 4 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (Celeron N3010) / not specified (Atom D2550). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics 400 (Celeron N3010) and Intel GMA 3650 (Atom D2550) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron N3010 targets Budget Mobile.
| Feature | Celeron N3010 | Atom D2550 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 400 | Intel GMA 3650 |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
| Target Use | Budget Mobile | — |
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