Celeron N4020C vs Atom 330

Celeron N4020C

2 Cores2 Thrd6 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2021

Atom 330

2 Cores4 Thrd8 WWMax: 0.1 GHz2008

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron N4020C

2 / 2

1,537

+0.5%

1,530

0.0%

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 N4020C is positioned at rank 575 and the Atom 330 is on rank 39, so the Atom 330 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron N4020C

#179

Core i7-1260P

MSRP: $432|Avg: $432

100%

#563

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

763%

#564

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

752%

#565

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

691%

#566

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

687%

#567

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

681%

#569

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

658%

#570

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

631%

#571

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

630%

#572

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

613%

#575

Celeron N4020C

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#583

Processor N100

MSRP: $128|Avg: $100

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Atom 330

#10

Ryzen 7 260

MSRP: $199|Avg: $70

93%

#27

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

192%

#28

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

189%

#29

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

173%

#30

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

173%

#31

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

171%

#33

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

165%

#34

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

158%

#35

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

158%

#36

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

154%

#39

Atom 330

MSRP: $43|Avg: $30

100%

#43

Core 2 Duo SU7300

MSRP: $289|Avg: N/A

98%

#51

Celeron N2807

MSRP: $107|Avg: $60

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Celeron N4020C (2021) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4/LPDDR4 up to 2400 MT/s, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron N4020C	Atom 330
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Diamondville (2008−2009) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Atom 330 (2008) relies on 45 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron N4020C	Atom 330
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Celeron N4020C Benchmark Check

Atom 330 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron N4020C and Atom 330

Celeron N4020C

The Celeron N4020C is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1090. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4/LPDDR4 up to 2400 MT/s. Passmark benchmark score: 1,537 points. Launch price was $69.

Atom 330

The Atom 330 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Diamondville (2008−2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 0.1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PBGA437. Thermal design power (TDP): 8 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,530 points. Launch price was $43.

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Processing Power

The Celeron N4020C packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Atom 330's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Celeron N4020C versus 0.1 GHz on the Atom 330 — a 186.2% clock advantage for the Celeron N4020C (base: 1.1 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Atom 330 is built on the Diamondville (2008−2009) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron N4020C scores 1,537 against the Atom 330's 1,530 — a 0.5% lead for the Celeron N4020C. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Celeron N4020C vs 0 kB on the Atom 330.

Feature	Celeron N4020C	Atom 330
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.8 GHz+2700%	0.1 GHz
Base Clock	1.1 GHz	1.6 GHz+45%
L3 Cache	4 MB	0 kB
L2 Cache	—	1 MB
Process	14 nm-69%	45 nm
Architecture	—	Diamondville (2008−2009)
PassMark	1,537	1,530

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron N4020C uses the FCBGA1090 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Atom 330 uses PBGA437 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Celeron N4020C	Atom 330
Socket	FCBGA1090	PBGA437
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+100%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR2-533
Max RAM Capacity	—	4 GB
RAM Channels	—	1
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	0