Intel Celeron N2820 vs AMD A4-3400

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Intel Celeron N2820 or Intel Celeron N2820 – 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 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.
The AMD A4-3400 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A4-3400, you'll need a motherboard with a FM1 socket.
Intel Celeron Family AMD A
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Celeron N2820 Name AMD A4-3400
Intel Celeron J1000/N2000 Group AMD A4-3000
6 Generation 1
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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.
The AMD A4-3400 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A4-3400 is 2.7 GHz
2x Cores 2x
2.39 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
2.13 GHz Frequency 2.7 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking Yes
2 Threads 2
2.39 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

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.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD A4-3400 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A4-3400 uses the AMD Radeon HD 6410D, which has 160 texture shaders
and 2 execution units.
0.76 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Q3/2013 Release date Q4/2010
4 Execution units 2
11.2 Direct X 11
-- Max. displays --
32 Shaders 160
Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1) GPU name AMD Radeon HD 6410D
0.31 GHz GPU frequency 0.6 GHz
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 1.0 GB
7 Generation 3
22 nm Technology 32 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
Decode / Encode h264 Decode
Decode JPEG Decode / Encode
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 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.
No AES-NI No
8.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
17.1 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR3-1066 Memory type DDR3-1600
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 7.5 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 65 W watts.
4.5 W TDP down None
7.5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
105 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Celeron N2820 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 1.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD A4-3400 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q4/2013 Release date Q3/2011
BGA 1170 Socket FM1
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
1.0 MB L3-Cache 1.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Bay Trail Architecture Llano (K10)
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V
-- Release price 28 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
Monolithic Chip design --
22 nm Technology 32 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD A4-3400
2C 2T @ 2.7 GHz
2532
2532
Intel Celeron N2820
2C 2T @ 2.13 GHz
1560
1560

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD A4-3400
2C 2T @ 2.7 GHz
1364
1364
Intel Celeron N2820
2C 2T @ 2.13 GHz
896
896

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD A4-3400
2C 2T @ 2.7 GHz
1082
1082
Intel Celeron N2820
2C 2T @ 2.13 GHz
512
512

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD A4-3400
2C 2T @ 2.7 GHz
643
643
Intel Celeron N2820
2C 2T @ 2.13 GHz
422
422

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD A4-3400
2C 2T @ 2.7 GHz
349
349
Intel Celeron N2820
2C 2T @ 2.13 GHz
229
229

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD A4-3400
2C 2T @ 2.7 GHz
245
245
Intel Celeron N2820
2C 2T @ 2.13 GHz
141
141

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD A4-3400
2C 2T @ 2.7 GHz
125
125
Intel Celeron N2820
2C 2T @ 2.13 GHz
73
73

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

AMD A4-3400
2C 2T @ 2.7 GHz
125
125
Intel Celeron N2820
2C 2T @ 2.13 GHz
78
78

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

AMD A4-3400
2C 2T @ 2.7 GHz
66
66
Intel Celeron N2820
2C 2T @ 2.13 GHz
37
37

Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD A4-3400
2C 2T @ 2.7 GHz
1.5
1.5
Intel Celeron N2820
2C 2T @ 2.13 GHz
0.8
0.8

Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD A4-3400
2C 2T @ 2.7 GHz
0.8
0.8
Intel Celeron N2820
2C 2T @ 2.13 GHz
0.4
0.4