Intel Celeron 2957U | Intel Pentium 3550M | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Celeron 2957U and the Intel Pentium 3550M and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Celeron 2957U 2 core processor released in Q4/2013 with the Intel Pentium 3550M which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2013. |
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Intel Celeron (165) | Family | Intel Pentium (150) |
Intel Celeron 2000 (7) | CPU group | Intel Pentium 3000 (8) |
4 | Generation | 4 |
Haswell U | Architecture | Haswell U |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Celeron 2957U is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.40 GHz. The processor can compute 2 threads at the same time. The Intel Pentium 3550M clocks with 2.30 GHz, has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Celeron 2957U | Characteristic | Intel Pentium 3550M |
2 | Cores | 2 |
2 | Threads | 2 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.40 GHz | Frequency | 2.30 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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Intel HD Graphics (Haswell GT1) | GPU | Intel HD Graphics (Haswell GT1) |
0.20 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.40 GHz |
1.00 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.10 GHz |
7.5 | GPU Generation | 7.5 |
22 nm | Technology | 22 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 3 |
10 | Compute units | 10 |
80 | Shader | 80 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
11.1 | DirectX Version | 11.1 |
Hardware codec supportA 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. |
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Intel HD Graphics (Haswell GT1) | GPU | Intel HD Graphics (Haswell GT1) |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode | Codec JPEG | Decode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 16 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Celeron 2957U, while the Intel Pentium 3550M supports a maximum of 32 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Celeron 2957U | Characteristic | Intel Pentium 3550M |
LPDDR3-1600, DDR3L-1600 | Memory | DDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 32 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
25.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
2.00 MB | L3 Cache | 2.00 MB |
2.0 | PCIe version | 2.0 |
10 | PCIe lanes | 16 |
5.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 8.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Celeron 2957U has a TDP of 15 W. The TDP of the Intel Pentium 3550M is 37 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Celeron 2957U | Characteristic | Intel Pentium 3550M |
15 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 37 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Celeron 2957U has 2.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 22 nm. The cache of Intel Pentium 3550M is at 2.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 22 nm. |
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Intel Celeron 2957U | Characteristic | Intel Pentium 3550M |
22 nm | Technology | 22 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2 |
BGA 1168 | Socket | PGA 946 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q4/2013 | Release date | Q4/2013 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Celeron 2957U
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Intel Pentium 3550M
2C 2T @ 2.30 GHz |
Intel Celeron 2957U
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Intel Pentium 3550M
2C 2T @ 2.30 GHz |
Intel Celeron 2957U
Intel HD Graphics (Haswell GT1) @ 1.00 GHz |
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Intel Pentium 3550M
Intel HD Graphics (Haswell GT1) @ 1.10 GHz |
Intel Celeron 2957U
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Intel Pentium 3550M
2C 2T @ 2.30 GHz |
Intel Celeron 2957U
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Intel Pentium 3550M
2C 2T @ 2.30 GHz |
Intel Celeron 2957U
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Intel Pentium 3550M
2C 2T @ 2.30 GHz |
Intel Celeron 2957U
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Intel Pentium 3550M
2C 2T @ 2.30 GHz |
Intel Celeron 2957U
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Intel Pentium 3550M
2C 2T @ 2.30 GHz |
Intel Celeron 2957U
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Intel Pentium 3550M
2C 2T @ 2.30 GHz |
Intel Celeron 2957U
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Intel Pentium 3550M
2C 2T @ 2.30 GHz |
Intel Celeron 2957U
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Intel Pentium 3550M
2C 2T @ 2.30 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Celeron 2957U | Intel Pentium 3550M |
Unknown | Unknown |