CPU
GPU
Pentium D 830
Celeron N2808
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 Pentium D 830 is positioned at rank 1103 and the Celeron N2808 is on rank 1192, so the Pentium D 830 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium D 830
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N2808
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium D 830 | Celeron N2808 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 90 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium D 830 | Celeron N2808 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ 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 Pentium D 830 and Celeron N2808
Pentium D 830
The Pentium D 830 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 618 points. Launch price was $69.
Celeron N2808
The Celeron N2808 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.58 GHz, with boost up to 2.25 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 4.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 615 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium D 830 and Celeron N2808 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Pentium D 830 versus 2.25 GHz on the Celeron N2808 — a 28.6% clock advantage for the Pentium D 830 (base: 3 GHz vs 1.58 GHz). The Pentium D 830 uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (90 nm), while the Celeron N2808 uses Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium D 830 scores 618 against the Celeron N2808's 615 — a 0.5% lead for the Pentium D 830. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Pentium D 830 | Celeron N2808 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz+33% | 2.25 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+90% | 1.58 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 90 nm | 22 nm-76% |
| Architecture | NetBurst (2000−2006) | Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 618 | 615 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 151 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 341 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium D 830 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron N2808 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-667 on the Pentium D 830 versus DDR3L-1333 on the Celeron N2808 — the Celeron N2808 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 4 GB of RAM. Memory channels: 2 (Pentium D 830) vs 1 (Celeron N2808). PCIe lanes: 16 (Pentium D 830) vs 4 (Celeron N2808) — the Pentium D 830 offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Pentium D 830 | Celeron N2808 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | FCBGA1170 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-667 | DDR3L-1333+50% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+300% | 4 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: None (Pentium D 830) vs VT-x (Celeron N2808). The Celeron N2808 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Bay Trail)), while the Pentium D 830 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium D 830 targets Legacy Desktop, Celeron N2808 targets Mobile.
| Feature | Pentium D 830 | Celeron N2808 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | None | HD Graphics (Bay Trail) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | None | VT-x |
| Target Use | Legacy Desktop | Mobile |
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