Intel Celeron N2840 vs AMD A8-4555M

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Intel Celeron N2840 or Intel Celeron N2840 – 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 N2840 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron N2840, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1170 socket.
The AMD A8-4555M features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2012 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A8-4555M, you'll need a motherboard with a FP2 socket.
Intel Celeron Family AMD A
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Celeron N2840 Name AMD A8-4555M
Intel Celeron J1000/N2000 Group AMD A8-4000M
6 Generation 2
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Celeron N2840 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron N2840 is 2.16 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.58 GHz.
The AMD A8-4555M has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A8-4555M is 1.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.4 GHz.
2x Cores 4x
2.58 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.4 GHz
2.16 GHz Frequency 1.6 GHz
2 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
2 Threads 4
2.58 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.4 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Celeron N2840 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron N2840 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 A8-4555M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A8-4555M uses the AMD Radeon HD 7600G, which has 384 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
0.79 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.43 GHz
Q3/2013 Release date Q3/2012
4 Execution units 6
11.2 Direct X 11
-- Max. displays --
32 Shaders 384
Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1) GPU name AMD Radeon HD 7600G
0.31 GHz GPU frequency 0.32 GHz
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 1.0 GB
7 Generation 4
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 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
No AES-NI Yes
8.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3-1333
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 19 W watts.
4.5 W TDP down None
7.5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 19 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Celeron N2840 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 A8-4555M is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2014 Release date Q3/2012
BGA 1170 Socket FP2
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
1.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Bay Trail Architecture Trinity (Piledriver)
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V
107 $ Release price --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
Monolithic Chip design --
22 nm Technology 32 nm
 
 

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