Intel Celeron 3955U | Intel Celeron N2940 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Celeron 3955U and the Intel Celeron N2940 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Celeron 3955U 2 core processor released in Q4/2015 with the Intel Celeron N2940 which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2014. |
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Intel Celeron (165) | Family | Intel Celeron (165) |
Intel Celeron 3000 (10) | CPU group | Intel Celeron J1000/N2000 (17) |
7 | Generation | 6 |
Kaby Lake U | Architecture | Bay Trail |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Celeron 3955U is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.00 GHz. The processor can compute 2 threads at the same time. The Intel Celeron N2940 clocks with 1.83 GHz (2.25 GHz), has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Celeron 3955U | Characteristic | Intel Celeron N2940 |
2 | Cores | 4 |
2 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.00 GHz | Frequency | 1.83 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 2.25 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 2.25 GHz |
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 510 | GPU | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1) |
0.30 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.31 GHz |
0.90 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 0.85 GHz |
9 | GPU Generation | 7 |
14 nm | Technology | 22 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 2 |
12 | Compute units | 4 |
96 | Shader | 32 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
32 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
12.0 | DirectX Version | 11.2 |
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 510 | GPU | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1) |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode / Encode | 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 32 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Celeron 3955U, while the Intel Celeron N2940 supports a maximum of 8 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Celeron 3955U | Characteristic | Intel Celeron N2940 |
LPDDR3-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR3L-1600 | Memory | DDR3-1333 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 8 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
34.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 21.3 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
2.00 MB | L3 Cache | 2.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 2.0 |
12 | PCIe lanes | 4 |
11.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 2.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Celeron 3955U has a TDP of 15 W. The TDP of the Intel Celeron N2940 is 7.5 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Celeron 3955U | Characteristic | Intel Celeron N2940 |
15 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 7.5 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
10 W | TDP down | 4.5 W |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Celeron 3955U has 2.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of Intel Celeron N2940 is at 2.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 22 nm. |
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Intel Celeron 3955U | Characteristic | Intel Celeron N2940 |
14 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 |
-- | Socket | BGA 1170 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q4/2015 | Release date | Q2/2014 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Celeron 3955U
2C 2T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Intel Celeron N2940
4C 4T @ 2.25 GHz |
Intel Celeron 3955U
2C 2T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Intel Celeron N2940
4C 4T @ 2.25 GHz |
Intel Celeron 3955U
2C 2T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Intel Celeron N2940
4C 4T @ 2.25 GHz |
Intel Celeron 3955U
2C 2T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Intel Celeron N2940
4C 4T @ 2.25 GHz |
Intel Celeron 3955U
Intel HD Graphics 510 @ 0.90 GHz |
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Intel Celeron N2940
Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1) @ 0.85 GHz |
Intel Celeron 3955U
2C 2T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Intel Celeron N2940
4C 4T @ 2.25 GHz |
Intel Celeron 3955U
2C 2T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Intel Celeron N2940
4C 4T @ 2.25 GHz |
Intel Celeron 3955U
2C 2T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Intel Celeron N2940
4C 4T @ 2.25 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Celeron 3955U | Intel Celeron N2940 |
Unknown | Unknown |