Intel Celeron 2961Y vs Intel Pentium G2010

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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 Pentium G2010 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Pentium series.
To use the Intel Pentium G2010, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
Intel Celeron Family Intel Pentium
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Celeron 2961Y Name Intel Pentium G2010
Intel Celeron 2000 Group Intel Pentium G2000
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 Pentium G2010 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium G2010 is 2.8 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2x Cores 2x
No Hyperthreading No
1.1 GHz Frequency 2.8 GHz
No Overclocking No
2 Threads 2
2 CPU Cores 2
 
 

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 Pentium G2010 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Pentium G2010 uses the Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1), which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
0.85 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.05 GHz
Q4/2012 Release date Q4/2012
10 Execution units 6
11.1 Direct X 11.0
-- Max. displays --
80 Shaders 48
Intel HD Graphics (Haswell GT1) GPU name Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1)
0.2 GHz GPU frequency 0.65 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 32.0 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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
16.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
DDR3L-1600, LPDDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1333
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC Yes
 
 

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 55 W watts.
6 W TDP down None
11.5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 55 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 Pentium G2010 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q4/2013 Release date Q1/2013
BGA 1168 Socket LGA 1155
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
2.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Haswell U Architecture Ivy Bridge S
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Release price 48 $
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 Pentium G2010
2C 2T @ 2.8 GHz
3842
3842
Intel Celeron 2961Y
2C 2T @ 1.1 GHz
1782
1782

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Pentium G2010
2C 2T @ 2.8 GHz
2045
2045
Intel Celeron 2961Y
2C 2T @ 1.1 GHz
1053
1053