Intel Celeron 2961Y vs Intel Celeron N2820

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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 Celeron N2820 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2013 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron N2820, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1170 socket.
Intel Celeron 2961Y Name Intel Celeron N2820
Intel Celeron 2000 Group Intel Celeron J1000/N2000
Mobile Segment Mobile
4 Generation 6
Intel Celeron Family Intel Celeron
 
 

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 Celeron N2820 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron N2820 is 2.13 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.39 GHz.
None None 2.39 GHz
2 Threads 2
No Hyperthreading No
2 CPU Cores 2
No Overclocking No
2x Cores 2x
normal Core architecture normal
1.1 GHz Frequency 2.13 GHz
None None 2.39 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 Celeron N2820 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron N2820 uses the Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1), which has 32 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
0.85 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.76 GHz
-- Max. displays --
11.1 Direct X 11.2
22 nm Technology 22 nm
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
80 Shaders 32
7.5 Generation 7
Q4/2012 Release date Q3/2013
0.2 GHz GPU frequency 0.31 GHz
10 Execution units 4
Intel HD Graphics (Haswell GT1) GPU name Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1)
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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 h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode JPEG Decode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No VP8 No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
No VP9 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 8.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 17.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR3L-1600, LPDDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1066
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 17.1 GB/s
Yes AES-NI No
16.0 GB Max. Memory 8.0 GB
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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 7.5 W watts.
6 W TDP down 4.5 W
100 °C Tjunction max 105 °C
11.5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 7.5 W
 
 

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 Celeron N2820 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 1.0 MB cache.
2.0 MB L3-Cache 1.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
22 nm Technology 22 nm
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Q4/2013 Release date Q4/2013
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Haswell U Architecture Bay Trail
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
-- Part Number --
-- Release price --
BGA 1168 Socket BGA 1170
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Celeron 2961Y
2C 2T @ 1.1 GHz
1782
1782
Intel Celeron N2820
2C 2T @ 2.13 GHz
1560
1560