Intel Celeron N2820 vs AMD C-70

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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 C-70 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2012 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD C series.
To use the AMD C-70, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 413 socket.
Intel Celeron Family AMD C
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Celeron N2820 Name AMD C-70
Intel Celeron J1000/N2000 Group AMD C
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 C-70 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD C-70 is 1.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 1.33 GHz.
2x Cores 2x
2.39 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 1.33 GHz
2.13 GHz Frequency 1.0 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) 1.33 GHz
 
 

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 C-70 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD C-70 uses the AMD Radeon HD 6290, which has 80 texture shaders
and 1 execution units.
0.76 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.4 GHz
Q3/2013 Release date Q3/2011
4 Execution units 1
11.2 Direct X 11
-- Max. displays --
32 Shaders 80
Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1) GPU name AMD Radeon HD 6290
0.31 GHz GPU frequency 0.28 GHz
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 1.0 GB
7 Generation 3
22 nm Technology 40 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 DDR3-1066
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 1
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 9 W watts.
4.5 W TDP down None
7.5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 9 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 C-70 is manufactured using a 40 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q4/2013 Release date Q3/2012
BGA 1170 Socket BGA 413
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
1.0 MB L3-Cache 1.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Bay Trail Architecture Ontario (Bobcat)
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V
-- Release price --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
Monolithic Chip design --
22 nm Technology 40 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Celeron N2820
2C 2T @ 2.13 GHz
1560
1560
AMD C-70
2C 2T @ 1.0 GHz
768
768

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Celeron N2820
2C 2T @ 2.13 GHz
896
896
AMD C-70
2C 2T @ 1.0 GHz
422
422

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD C-70
2C 2T @ 1.0 GHz
598
598
Intel Celeron N2820
2C 2T @ 2.13 GHz
512
512

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

Intel Celeron N2820
2C 2T @ 2.13 GHz
0.8
0.8
AMD C-70
2C 2T @ 1.0 GHz
0.4
0.4

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

Intel Celeron N2820
2C 2T @ 2.13 GHz
0.4
0.4
AMD C-70
2C 2T @ 1.0 GHz
0.2
0.2