Intel Celeron N2808

The Intel Celeron N2808 is a mobile processor from Intel's Bay Trail-M generation, built on the Silvermont architecture using Intel's 22 nm process. Released on 2014-05-21, this 2-core, 2-thread chip operates at a base clock of 1580.00 MHz with a boost clock of 2.25 GHz, all within a 4 W TDP envelope. In the benchmark database, it holds the 50th percentile position among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 0 and no recorded benchmark entries. This places it at the exact middle of the performance distribution, a notable position for a low-power part that targets efficiency over outright speed.

Benchmark Performance

The benchmark data for the N2808 is minimal. The benchmarks array is empty, and the average benchmark score is recorded as 0. This means there are no measured workload scores to analyze directly, so any assessment must rely on the percentile field and the processor's stated specifications. The percentile ranking against all CPUs is 50, which places the chip at the median of the database's entire processor population. That is a meaningful data point: a part with 2 cores, 2 threads, and a 4 W TDP sitting exactly at the midpoint suggests the database contains many similarly modest mobile and low-power parts that pull the distribution toward the middle.

The 50th percentile is not a claim about raw speed; it is a positional ranking. With no nearest rivals listed in the database, there are no delta percentages to cite, and no direct score comparisons can be made. The absence of rival data means the percentile is the only quantitative anchor for performance positioning. The average benchmark score of 0 reinforces that no measured results have been aggregated for this part, so the ranking likely reflects the chip's specification profile rather than empirical testing. Interpreting the data conservatively, the N2808 occupies a middle-tier position in the database's overall distribution, but its true workload performance remains unquantified by recorded benchmarks. Buyers should treat the 50th percentile as a neutral signal: the chip is neither a high-performance outlier nor a bottom-tier entry, but a median mobile processor from the Bay Trail era.

Who Should Consider It

The N2808 is a candidate for light-duty mobile computing. Its 2 cores and 2 threads handle basic tasks without the overhead of heavy multi-threaded workloads, and the 2.25 GHz boost clock gives it headroom for bursty single-thread activity such as launching applications, loading web pages, or responding to input in office software. The integrated HD Graphics provide display output and basic visual acceleration, which is sufficient for productivity suites, email, and media playback at modest settings. The 4 W TDP makes the chip attractive for fanless or ultra-low-power designs where heat dissipation and battery life are the primary concerns, and the mobile market segment designation reinforces that this is a laptop or compact device part rather than a desktop workhorse.

Users who run spreadsheet, word processing, or web-based workloads will find the N2808 adequate for everyday use. The 22 nm process and Silvermont architecture indicate an efficiency-focused design from the Bay Trail generation, and the locked multiplier means no overclocking headroom, which is consistent with a part aimed at stable, low-power operation. It is not suited for demanding content creation, video editing, or modern gaming — no benchmark data exists to suggest otherwise, and the 2-core/2-thread configuration limits parallel throughput. The 56 KB of L1 cache and 512 KB of L2 cache per core, with no L3 cache listed, further suggest that the chip is optimized for simple, latency-sensitive tasks rather than cache-heavy workloads. For a secondary laptop, a basic productivity machine, or an embedded-style mobile device, the N2808 fits a narrow but real niche.

Single-Thread vs Multi-Thread Behavior

The N2808's execution resources are straightforward: 2 cores and 2 threads, with no simultaneous multithreading. Each core processes a single thread, so multi-threaded scaling is capped at 2 concurrent threads. The base clock of 1580.00 MHz is the sustained operating point, while the 2.25 GHz boost is the maximum frequency under favorable thermal and power conditions. The gap between these two figures is substantial — the boost clock represents a significant frequency ramp that the chip can exploit when only one or two cores are active and power headroom allows.

Single-thread performance is the stronger aspect of this chip, driven by the 2.25 GHz boost. Everyday tasks such as opening documents, navigating menus, and rendering simple web content are predominantly single-threaded, so the boost clock is the key asset. Multi-thread performance relies on both cores running at or near their base clocks, and the absence of an L3 cache — only 56 KB of L1 and 512 KB of L2 per core are listed — means inter-core communication and shared data access depend on the memory controller and system RAM. This cache configuration can limit multi-thread efficiency in cache-sensitive workloads, and the 2-core limit is the binding constraint for parallel tasks. In practice, the data suggests a chip that feels responsive for single-threaded interaction but will struggle to accelerate workloads that scale across many threads.

Platform and Compatibility

The N2808 uses the Intel BGA 1170 socket, a ball-grid-array package designed for mobile platforms. This socket is not a user-upgradeable socket in the traditional sense; the chip is mounted directly to the motherboard, so the upgrade path is limited to replacing the entire board. Memory support is limited to DDR3, and ECC memory is not supported, which rules out error-correcting memory configurations. Integrated graphics come in the form of HD Graphics, which handle display output and basic rendering. The processor is built on Intel's 22 nm process at Intel's own foundry, using the Silvermont architecture under the Bay Trail-M codename, and the generation is listed as Celeron (Bay Trail).

The multiplier is locked, so overclocking is not possible, and no PCIe information is recorded in the data, so expansion interface details cannot be stated. Production status is Active, meaning the part remains in the current product lineup despite its 2014-05-21 release date. The market segment is Mobile, which aligns with the low 4 W TDP and BGA packaging. For builders and system integrators, the key compatibility facts are the BGA 1170 socket, DDR3 memory support, the absence of ECC, and the integrated HD Graphics. The locked multiplier and BGA mounting make this a fixed-function platform component rather than a tunable enthusiast part.

How It Compares

The nearestRivals array in the database is empty for the N2808, meaning the database has not recorded any direct competitor processors with names, scores, or delta percentages for comparison. In the absence of named rivals, the 50th percentile becomes the sole positioning metric. Sitting at the median of all CPUs is a neutral result — the N2808 is neither a standout nor a laggard in the database's distribution. Its 2 cores, 2 threads, and 4 W TDP place it in the low-power mobile tier, but no specific rival can be named from the available data.

Any comparison to other Bay Trail parts or competing low-power chips would require external information not present in the fact pack. The 50th percentile, combined with the empty benchmark array, suggests that the database's ranking may be based on the part's specification profile rather than measured performance. For a 2014 mobile Celeron, this positioning is consistent with a modest but functional processor. The lack of rival data means buyers cannot use this database to weigh the N2808 against specific alternatives; the only quantitative statement available is that it sits exactly at the midpoint of all CPUs in the database.

FAQ

Q: What socket does the Intel Celeron N2808 use?

A: It uses the Intel BGA 1170 socket, a ball-grid-array package designed for mobile platforms.

Q: What are the core and thread counts?

A: It has 2 cores and 2 threads, with no simultaneous multithreading.

Q: What are the base and boost clock speeds?

A: The base clock is 1580.00 MHz and the boost clock is 2.25 GHz.

Q: What is the TDP of this processor?

A: The TDP is 4 W, which makes it suitable for ultra-low-power and fanless designs.

Q: What memory type does it support?

A: It supports DDR3 memory and does not support ECC memory.

Q: Does the N2808 have integrated graphics?

A: Yes, it includes HD Graphics for display output and basic rendering.

Q: When was it released and is it still in production?

A: It was released on 2014-05-21, and its production status is Active.

Q: Is the multiplier unlocked for overclocking?

A: No, the multiplier is locked, so overclocking is not possible.