CPU
GPU
Celeron N3150
Atom x5-E3930
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 N3150 is positioned at rank 208 and the Atom x5-E3930 is on rank 706, so the Celeron N3150 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N3150
Performance Per Dollar Atom x5-E3930
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron N3150 | Atom x5-E3930 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Apollo Lake (2014−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron N3150 | Atom x5-E3930 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Celeron N3150 and Atom x5-E3930
Celeron N3150
The Celeron N3150 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 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.08 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,177 points. Launch price was $107.
Atom x5-E3930
The Atom x5-E3930 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 August 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Apollo Lake (2014−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1296. Thermal design power (TDP): 7 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 1,185 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Celeron N3150 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Atom x5-E3930 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Celeron N3150 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.08 GHz on the Celeron N3150 versus 1.8 GHz on the Atom x5-E3930 — a 14.4% clock advantage for the Celeron N3150 (base: 1.6 GHz vs 1.3 GHz). The Celeron N3150 uses the Braswell (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Atom x5-E3930 uses Apollo Lake (2014−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N3150 scores 1,177 against the Atom x5-E3930's 1,185 — a 0.7% lead for the Atom x5-E3930. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Celeron N3150 | Atom x5-E3930 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.08 GHz+16% | 1.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz+23% | 1.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB (total) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Braswell (2015−2016) | Apollo Lake (2014−2016) |
| PassMark | 1,177 | 1,185 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron N3150 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Atom x5-E3930 uses FCBGA1296 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1600 on the Celeron N3150 versus DDR3L-1866 on the Atom x5-E3930 — the Celeron N3150 supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 8 of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 4 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: FCBGA1170 (Celeron N3150) and Intel FCBGA1296 (Atom x5-E3930).
| Feature | Celeron N3150 | Atom x5-E3930 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1170 | FCBGA1296 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 1600+53233% | DDR3L-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 | 8 GB+104857500% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | 4 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (Celeron N3150) / not specified (Atom x5-E3930). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Braswell) (Celeron N3150) and Intel HD Graphics 500 (Atom x5-E3930) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Celeron N3150 rivals AMD E2-7110.
| Feature | Celeron N3150 | Atom x5-E3930 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Braswell) | Intel HD Graphics 500 |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
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