Intel Atom Z3735F vs Intel Celeron N2940

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Intel Atom Z3735F or Intel Atom Z3735F – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Atom Z3735F features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom Z3735F, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 592 socket.
The Intel Celeron N2940 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron N2940, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1170 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
4 Generation 6
Intel Atom Z3700 Group Intel Celeron J1000/N2000
Intel Atom Z3735F Name Intel Celeron N2940
Intel Atom Family Intel Celeron
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom Z3735F has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom Z3735F is 1.33 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 1.83 GHz.
The Intel Celeron N2940 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron N2940 is 1.83 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.25 GHz.
No Hyperthreading No
4x Cores 4x
4 Threads 4
1.83 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.25 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
1.83 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.25 GHz
1.33 GHz Frequency 1.83 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom Z3735F has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom Z3735F uses the Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1), which has 32 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Celeron N2940 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron N2940 uses the Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1), which has 32 texture shaders
32 Shaders 32
7 Generation 7
Q3/2013 Release date Q3/2013
0.65 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.85 GHz
11.2 Direct X 11.2
-- Max. displays --
0.31 GHz GPU frequency 0.31 GHz
Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1) GPU name Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1)
4 Execution units 4
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
22 nm Technology 22 nm
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A 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.
No AV1 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No VP8 No
Decode JPEG Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No VP9 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 2.0 GB distributed across 1 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 10.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 8.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
DDR3L-1333 Memory type DDR3-1333
No ECC No
10.6 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
1 Memory channels 2
Yes AES-NI No
2.0 GB Max. Memory 8.0 GB
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 4 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 7.5 W watts.
None TDP down 4.5 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
4 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 7.5 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Atom Z3735F is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Celeron N2940 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q1/2014 Release date Q2/2014
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
2.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
BGA 592 Socket BGA 1170
Bay Trail Architecture Bay Trail
-- Release price --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
22 nm Technology 22 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Celeron N2940
4C 4T @ 1.83 GHz
3054
3054
Intel Atom Z3735F
4C 4T @ 1.33 GHz
2183
2183

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Celeron N2940
4C 4T @ 1.83 GHz
955
955
Intel Atom Z3735F
4C 4T @ 1.33 GHz
783
783

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Celeron N2940
4C 4T @ 1.83 GHz
730
730
Intel Atom Z3735F
4C 4T @ 1.33 GHz
588
588

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Celeron N2940
4C 4T @ 1.83 GHz
526
526
Intel Atom Z3735F
4C 4T @ 1.33 GHz
392
392

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Celeron N2940
4C 4T @ 1.83 GHz
218
218
Intel Atom Z3735F
4C 4T @ 1.33 GHz
186
186

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Celeron N2940
4C 4T @ 1.83 GHz
177
177
Intel Atom Z3735F
4C 4T @ 1.33 GHz
146
146