Intel Celeron N2820 vs Intel Core i3-4010U

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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 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.
Intel Celeron N2820 Name Intel Core i3-4010U
Intel Celeron J1000/N2000 Group Intel Core i 4000U
Mobile Segment Mobile
6 Generation 4
Intel Celeron Family Intel Core i3
 
 

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 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
normal Core architecture normal
2.39 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
2.39 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
2 Threads 4
No Hyperthreading Yes
2 CPU Cores 2
2.13 GHz Frequency 1.7 GHz
No Overclocking No
2x Cores 2x
 
 

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 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.
0.76 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.0 GHz
-- Max. displays --
11.2 Direct X 11.1
22 nm Technology 22 nm
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
32 Shaders 160
7 Generation 7.5
Q3/2013 Release date Q2/2013
0.31 GHz GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
4 Execution units 20
Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1) GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4400
 
 

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.
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode JPEG Decode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No VP8 No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
No VP9 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.
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.
DDR3-1066 Memory type DDR3-1600
17.1 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
No AES-NI Yes
8.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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 15 W watts.
4.5 W TDP down None
105 °C Tjunction max --
7.5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
 
 

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 Intel Core i3-4010U is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
1.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
22 nm Technology 22 nm
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Q4/2013 Release date Q3/2013
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Bay Trail Architecture Haswell U
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
-- Part Number --
-- Release price --
BGA 1170 Socket BGA 1168
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4010U
2C 4T @ 1.7 GHz
3370
3370
Intel Celeron N2820
2C 2T @ 2.13 GHz
1560
1560

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4010U
2C 4T @ 1.7 GHz
1105
1105
Intel Celeron N2820
2C 2T @ 2.13 GHz
312
312

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-4010U
2C 4T @ 1.7 GHz
522
522
Intel Celeron N2820
2C 2T @ 2.13 GHz
185
185