Intel Celeron G3930 vs Intel Atom Z2560

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Intel Celeron G3930 or Intel Celeron G3930 – 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 G3930 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron G3930, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
The Intel Atom Z2560 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2013 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom Z2560, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA socket.
Intel Celeron G3930 Name Intel Atom Z2560
Intel Celeron Family Intel Atom
Intel Celeron G3000 6. Gen. Group Intel Atom Z2500/Z2700
6 Generation 2
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Celeron G3930 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron G3930 is 2.9 GHz
The Intel Atom Z2560 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom Z2560 is 1.6 GHz
2x Cores 2x
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
2 Threads 4
No Hyperthreading Yes
2 CPU Cores 2
2.9 GHz Frequency 1.6 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Celeron G3930 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron G3930 uses the Intel HD Graphics 610, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Atom Z2560 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom Z2560 uses the PowerVR SGX544 MP2, which has 8 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
12 Execution units 4
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
-- Max. displays --
9.5 Generation --
12 Direct X 10.1
Q3/2016 Release date Q1/2010
14 nm Technology 45 nm
96 Shaders 8
Intel HD Graphics 610 GPU name PowerVR SGX544 MP2
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 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 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 8.5 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 8.5 GB/s
DDR4-2133, DDR3L-1600 Memory type LPDDR2-1066
64.0 GB Max. Memory 2.0 GB
Yes ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 51 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.
51 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) None
100 °C Tjunction max 90 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Celeron G3930 is manufactured using a 14 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 Z2560 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
LGA 1151 Socket BGA
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization None
Q1/2017 Release date Q2/2013
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Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
14 nm Technology 32 nm
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
40 $ Release price --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
2.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
0 bytes L2-Cache 1.0 MB
Skylake S Architecture Cloverview
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSSE3