E-450 vs Celeron N2820
E-450
Celeron N2820
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 E-450 is positioned at rank 849 and the Celeron N2820 is on rank 259, so the Celeron N2820 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar E-450
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N2820
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | E-450 | Celeron N2820 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Zacate (2011−2013) / 40 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | E-450 | Celeron N2820 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 E-450 and Celeron N2820
E-450
The E-450 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 22 August 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Zacate (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.65 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 40 nm process technology. Socket: FT1. Thermal design power (TDP): 18 Watt. Memory support: DDR3 Single-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 1,063 points. Launch price was $69.
Celeron N2820
The Celeron N2820 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 December 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.13 GHz, with boost up to 2.39 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 7.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,061 points. Launch price was $107.
Processing Power
Both the E-450 and Celeron N2820 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.65 GHz on the E-450 versus 2.39 GHz on the Celeron N2820 — a 36.6% clock advantage for the Celeron N2820. The E-450 uses the Zacate (2011−2013) architecture (40 nm), while the Celeron N2820 uses Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the E-450 scores 1,063 against the Celeron N2820's 1,061 — a 0.2% lead for the E-450. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | E-450 | Celeron N2820 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.65 GHz | 2.39 GHz+45% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.13 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 40 nm | 22 nm-45% |
| Architecture | Zacate (2011−2013) | Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,063 | 1,061 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 220 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 400 |
Memory & Platform
The E-450 uses the FT1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron N2820 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | E-450 | Celeron N2820 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FT1 | FCBGA1170 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3L-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 4 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (E-450) / VT-x (Celeron N2820). The Celeron N2820 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail)), while the E-450 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron N2820 targets Netbook. Direct competitor: Celeron N2820 rivals AMD A6-6310.
| Feature | E-450 | Celeron N2820 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Netbook |
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