Pentium 2127U vs Celeron N2815

Pentium 2127U

2 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.9 GHz2013

Celeron N2815

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.13 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium 2127U

2 / 2

1,076

+0.7%

1,068

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 Pentium 2127U is positioned at rank 403 and the Celeron N2815 is on rank 405, so the Pentium 2127U 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 Pentium 2127U

#120

Core i7-11850HE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $75

99%

#124

Core i5-1240P

MSRP: $309|Avg: $200

98%

#125

Core i7-13700H

MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A

97%

#391

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

545%

#392

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

537%

#393

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

493%

#394

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

491%

#395

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

487%

#397

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

470%

#398

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

451%

#399

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

450%

#400

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

438%

#403

Pentium 2127U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron N2815

#124

Core i5-1240P

MSRP: $309|Avg: $200

98%

#125

Core i7-13700H

MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A

98%

#393

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

549%

#394

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

541%

#395

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

497%

#396

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

495%

#397

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

490%

#399

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

473%

#400

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

454%

#401

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

453%

#402

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

441%

#405

Celeron N2815

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Celeron N2815 leads in gaming performance. However, the Pentium 2127U is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.7% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Pentium 2127U	Celeron N2815
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Pentium 2127U	Celeron N2815
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

Pentium 2127U Benchmark Check

Celeron N2815 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium 2127U and Celeron N2815

Pentium 2127U

The Pentium 2127U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 July 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,076 points. Launch price was $134.

Celeron N2815

The Celeron N2815 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 1.86 GHz, with boost up to 2.13 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 7.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1066. Passmark benchmark score: 1,068 points. Launch price was $107.

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Processing Power

Both the Pentium 2127U and Celeron N2815 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.9 GHz on the Pentium 2127U versus 2.13 GHz on the Celeron N2815 — a 11.4% clock advantage for the Celeron N2815 (base: 1.9 GHz vs 1.86 GHz). The Pentium 2127U uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Celeron N2815 uses Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium 2127U scores 1,076 against the Celeron N2815's 1,068 — a 0.7% lead for the Pentium 2127U. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Pentium 2127U vs 1 MB on the Celeron N2815.

Feature	Pentium 2127U	Celeron N2815
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.9 GHz	2.13 GHz+12%
Base Clock	1.9 GHz+2%	1.86 GHz
L3 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB
L2 Cache	512 kB	1 MB+100%
Process	22 nm	22 nm
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	Bay Trail-M (2013−2014)
PassMark	1,076	1,068

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium 2127U uses the BGA1023 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron N2815 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium 2127U	Celeron N2815
Socket	BGA1023	FCBGA1170
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	1066
Max RAM Capacity	—	8
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	4

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium 2127U) / true (Celeron N2815). The Celeron N2815 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail)), while the Pentium 2127U requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Celeron N2815 rivals AMD A4-1250.