Intel Celeron 2981U | MediaTek Dimensity 9300 | |
CPU comparisonIntel Celeron 2981U or MediaTek Dimensity 9300 - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Celeron 2981U has 2 cores with 2 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 1.40 GHz. Up to 16 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Celeron 2981U was released in Q3/2013. The MediaTek Dimensity 9300 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.25 GHz. The CPU supports up to 16 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The MediaTek Dimensity 9300 was released in Q4/2023. |
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Intel Celeron (165) | Family | Mediatek Dimensity (36) |
Intel Celeron 2000 (7) | CPU group | MediaTek Dimensity 9300 (1) |
4 | Generation | 5 |
Haswell U | Architecture | Cortex-X4 / -A720 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Celeron 2981U is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.40 GHz. The MediaTek Dimensity 9300 has 8 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 3.25 GHz. |
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Intel Celeron 2981U | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 9300 |
2 | Cores | 8 |
2 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.40 GHz | A-Core | 3.25 GHz 1x Cortex-X4 |
-- | B-Core | 2.85 GHz 3x Cortex-X4 |
-- | C-Core | 2.00 GHz 4x Cortex-A720 |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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Intel Celeron 2981U | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 9300 |
-- | AI hardware | Mediatek APU |
-- | AI specifications | MediaTek APU 790 @ 33 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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Intel HD Graphics (Haswell GT1) | GPU | ARM Immortalis-G720 MC12 |
0.20 GHz | GPU frequency | 1.00 GHz |
1.00 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
7.5 | GPU Generation | -- |
22 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 0 |
10 | Compute units | 12 |
80 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
11.1 | DirectX Version | 12 |
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 | ARM Immortalis-G720 MC12 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Celeron 2981U supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The MediaTek Dimensity 9300 can connect up to 16 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. |
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Intel Celeron 2981U | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 9300 |
LPDDR3-1600, DDR3L-1600 | Memory | LPDDR5X-9600 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
25.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
2.00 MB | L3 Cache | 18.00 MB |
2.0 | PCIe version | -- |
12 | PCIe lanes | -- |
6.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Celeron 2981U has a TDP of 15 W, that of the MediaTek Dimensity 9300 is 12.5 W. |
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Intel Celeron 2981U | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 9300 |
15 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 12.5 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Celeron 2981U has a 2.00 MB cache, while the MediaTek Dimensity 9300 cache has a total of 18.00 MB. |
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Intel Celeron 2981U | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 9300 |
22 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv9-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 | ISA extensions | -- |
BGA 1168 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Android |
Q3/2013 | Release date | Q4/2023 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Celeron 2981U
Intel HD Graphics (Haswell GT1) @ 1.00 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9300
ARM Immortalis-G720 MC12 @ 1.00 GHz |
Intel Celeron 2981U
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9300
8C 8T @ 3.25 GHz |
Intel Celeron 2981U
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9300
8C 8T @ 3.25 GHz |
Intel Celeron 2981U
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9300
8C 8T @ 3.25 GHz |
Intel Celeron 2981U
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9300
8C 8T @ 3.25 GHz |
Intel Celeron 2981U
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9300
8C 8T @ 3.25 GHz |
Intel Celeron 2981U
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9300
8C 8T @ 3.25 GHz |
Intel Celeron 2981U
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9300
8C 8T @ 3.25 GHz |
Intel Celeron 2981U
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9300
8C 8T @ 3.25 GHz |
Intel Celeron 2981U
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9300
8C 8T @ 3.25 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Celeron 2981U | MediaTek Dimensity 9300 |
Unknown | Unknown |