Intel Celeron N2820 vs Intel Atom D2500

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Celeron N2820 or Intel Celeron N2820 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Celeron N2820 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2013 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron N2820, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1170 socket.
The Intel Atom D2500 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom D2500, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 559 socket.
Intel Celeron Family Intel Atom
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Celeron N2820 Name Intel Atom D2500
Intel Celeron J1000/N2000 Group Intel Atom D2000
6 Generation 1
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Celeron N2820 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron N2820 is 2.13 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.39 GHz.
The Intel Atom D2500 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom D2500 is 1.86 GHz
2x Cores 2x
2.39 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
2.13 GHz Frequency 1.86 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
2 Threads 2
2.39 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Celeron N2820 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron N2820 uses the Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1), which has 32 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Atom D2500 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom D2500 uses the Intel GMA 3600, which has 32 texture shaders
0.76 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Q3/2013 Release date Q4/2008
4 Execution units 4
11.2 Direct X 10.1
-- Max. displays --
32 Shaders 32
Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1) GPU name Intel GMA 3600
0.31 GHz GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 1.0 GB
7 Generation --
22 nm Technology 65 nm
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
No VP8 No
No VP9 No
Decode / Encode AVC No
Decode / Encode h264 No
Decode JPEG No
Decode VC-1 No
No AV1 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 8.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 17.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 4.0 GB distributed across 1 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 8.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
No AES-NI No
8.0 GB Max. Memory 4.0 GB
17.1 GB/s Bandwidth 8.6 GB/s
DDR3-1066 Memory type DDR3-1066
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 1
No ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 7.5 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 10 W watts.
4.5 W TDP down None
7.5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 10 W
105 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Celeron N2820 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 1.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Atom D2500 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q4/2013 Release date Q3/2011
BGA 1170 Socket BGA 559
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
1.0 MB L3-Cache 1.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Bay Trail Architecture Cedarview
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization None
-- Release price 50 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE3
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
22 nm Technology 32 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Celeron N2820
2C 2T @ 2.13 GHz
1560
1560
Intel Atom D2500
2C 2T @ 1.86 GHz
810
810

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Celeron N2820
2C 2T @ 2.13 GHz
896
896
Intel Atom D2500
2C 2T @ 1.86 GHz
450
450

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Celeron N2820
2C 2T @ 2.13 GHz
422
422
Intel Atom D2500
2C 2T @ 1.86 GHz
204
204

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Celeron N2820
2C 2T @ 2.13 GHz
229
229
Intel Atom D2500
2C 2T @ 1.86 GHz
111
111