Intel Celeron N4100 | Apple M2 | |
CPU comparisonIntel Celeron N4100 or Apple M2 - 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 N4100 has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.40 GHz. Up to 8 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Celeron N4100 was released in Q4/2017. The Apple M2 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.50 GHz. The CPU supports up to 24 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Apple M2 was released in Q2/2022. |
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Intel Celeron (165) | Family | Apple M series (25) |
Intel Celeron J4000/N4000/N5000 (11) | CPU group | Apple M2 (8) |
9 | Generation | 2 |
Gemini Lake | Architecture | M2 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Apple M1 |
Intel Celeron N5100 | Successor | Apple M3 |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Celeron N4100 is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.10 GHz (2.40 GHz). The Apple M2 has 8 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz). |
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Intel Celeron N4100 | Characteristic | Apple M2 |
4 | Cores | 8 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.10 GHz (2.40 GHz) | A-Core | 0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz) 4x Avalanche |
-- | B-Core | 0.60 GHz (2.42 GHz) 4x Blizzard |
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 N4100 | Characteristic | Apple M2 |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 15.8 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 UHD Graphics 600 | GPU | Apple M2 (10 Core) |
0.20 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.45 GHz |
0.70 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.40 GHz |
9.5 | GPU Generation | 2 |
14 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 2 |
12 | Compute units | 160 |
96 | Shader | 1280 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
8 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 24 GB |
12 | DirectX Version | -- |
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 UHD Graphics 600 | GPU | Apple M2 (10 Core) |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Celeron N4100 supports a maximum of 8 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Apple M2 can connect up to 24 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Intel Celeron N4100 | Characteristic | Apple M2 |
LPDDR4-2400, DDR4-2400 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
8 GB | Max. Memory | 24 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
38.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 102.4 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 20.00 MB |
4.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
2.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
6 | PCIe lanes | -- |
3.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Celeron N4100 has a TDP of 6 W, that of the Apple M2 is 20 W. |
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Intel Celeron N4100 | Characteristic | Apple M2 |
6 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 20 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | 30 W |
4.8 W | TDP down | 10 W |
105 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Celeron N4100 has a 4.00 MB cache, while the Apple M2 cache has a total of 20.00 MB. |
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Intel Celeron N4100 | Characteristic | Apple M2 |
14 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8.5-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 | ISA extensions | Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation |
BGA 1090 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | Apple Virtualization Framework |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | macOS, iPadOS |
Q4/2017 | Release date | Q2/2022 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Celeron N4100
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Celeron N4100
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Celeron N4100
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Celeron N4100
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Celeron N4100
Intel UHD Graphics 600 @ 0.70 GHz |
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Apple M2
Apple M2 (10 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
Intel Celeron N4100
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Celeron N4100
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Celeron N4100
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Celeron N4100
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Celeron N4100
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Celeron N4100
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Celeron N4100
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Celeron N4100
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Celeron N4100
4C 4T @ 1.10 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 0.66 GHz |
Intel Celeron N4100
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Celeron N4100
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Celeron N4100
1.10 GHz |
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Apple M2
8,558 CB R23 MC @ 20 W |
Intel Celeron N4100
4C 4T @ 1.10 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 0.66 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Celeron N4100 | Apple M2 |
Zotac ZBOX CI329 nano ASUS Chromebook Lenovo Chromebook |
Apple MacBook Air 14 (2022) Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) |