Intel Celeron 2980U vs Intel Core i3-4010U

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Intel Celeron 2980U or Intel Celeron 2980U – 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 2980U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron 2980U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
The Intel Core i3-4010U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-4010U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
4 Generation 4
Intel Celeron 2980U Name Intel Core i3-4010U
Intel Celeron Family Intel Core i3
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Celeron 2000 Group Intel Core i 4000U
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Celeron 2980U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron 2980U is 1.4 GHz
The Intel Core i3-4010U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-4010U is 1.7 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
2 Threads 4
No Hyperthreading Yes
2x Cores 2x
1.4 GHz Frequency 1.7 GHz
No Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Celeron 2980U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron 2980U 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 Core i3-4010U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-4010U uses the Intel HD Graphics 4400, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
Intel HD Graphics (Haswell GT1) GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4400
80 Shaders 160
22 nm Technology 22 nm
0.2 GHz GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
10 Execution units 20
1.0 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.0 GHz
11.1 Direct X 11.1
7.5 Generation 7.5
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
Q4/2012 Release date Q2/2013
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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-- 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.
Decode JPEG Decode
No AV1 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No VP8 No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
DDR3L-1600, LPDDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1600
2 Memory channels 2
16.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 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.
100 °C Tjunction max --
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Celeron 2980U 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 Core i3-4010U is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
-- Release price --
22 nm Technology 22 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
2.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
BGA 1168 Socket BGA 1168
Haswell U Architecture Haswell U
Q3/2013 Release date Q3/2013
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4010U
2C 4T @ 1.7 GHz
3370
3370
Intel Celeron 2980U
2C 2T @ 1.4 GHz
2611
2611

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-4010U
2C 4T @ 1.7 GHz
1601
1601
Intel Celeron 2980U
2C 2T @ 1.4 GHz
1542
1542

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4010U
2C 4T @ 1.7 GHz
171
171
Intel Celeron 2980U
2C 2T @ 1.4 GHz
124
124