Intel Celeron 2961Y vs Intel Atom Z3735F

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Intel Celeron 2961Y or Intel Celeron 2961Y – 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 Celeron 2961Y features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron 2961Y, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
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.
Intel Celeron Family Intel Atom
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Celeron 2961Y Name Intel Atom Z3735F
Intel Celeron 2000 Group Intel Atom Z3700
4 Generation 4
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Celeron 2961Y has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron 2961Y is 1.1 GHz
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.
2x Cores 4x
None None 1.83 GHz
1.1 GHz Frequency 1.33 GHz
2 CPU Cores 4
No Hyperthreading No
2 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
None None 1.83 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Celeron 2961Y has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron 2961Y uses the Intel HD Graphics (Haswell GT1), which has 80 texture shaders
and 10 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
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.
0.85 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.65 GHz
Q4/2012 Release date Q3/2013
10 Execution units 4
11.1 Direct X 11.2
-- Max. displays --
80 Shaders 32
Intel HD Graphics (Haswell GT1) GPU name Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1)
0.2 GHz GPU frequency 0.31 GHz
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
7.5 Generation 7
22 nm Technology 22 nm
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 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 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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
16.0 GB Max. Memory 2.0 GB
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 10.6 GB/s
DDR3L-1600, LPDDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3L-1333
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 1
No ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 11.5 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 4 W watts.
6 W TDP down None
11.5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 4 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Celeron 2961Y 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 Atom Z3735F is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q4/2013 Release date Q1/2014
BGA 1168 Socket BGA 592
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
2.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Haswell U Architecture Bay Trail
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
-- Release price --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
22 nm Technology 22 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Atom Z3735F
4C 4T @ 1.33 GHz
2183
2183
Intel Celeron 2961Y
2C 2T @ 1.1 GHz
1782
1782

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Celeron 2961Y
2C 2T @ 1.1 GHz
1053
1053
Intel Atom Z3735F
4C 4T @ 1.33 GHz
783
783