Intel Celeron N2930 vs AMD A6-3430MX

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Celeron N2930 or Intel Celeron N2930 – 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 N2930 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2014 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron N2930, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1170 socket.
The AMD A6-3430MX features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A6-3430MX, you'll need a motherboard with a FS1 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
6 Generation 1
Intel Celeron Family AMD A
Intel Celeron N2930 Name AMD A6-3430MX
Intel Celeron J1000/N2000 Group AMD A6-3000M
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Celeron N2930 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron N2930 is 1.83 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.16 GHz.
The AMD A6-3430MX has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A6-3430MX is 1.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.4 GHz.
4 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
2.16 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.4 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
1.83 GHz Frequency 1.7 GHz
4x Cores 4x
2.16 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.4 GHz
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Celeron N2930 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron N2930 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 A6-3430MX has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A6-3430MX uses the AMD Radeon HD 6520G, which has 320 texture shaders
and 5 execution units.
7 Generation 3
Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1) GPU name AMD Radeon HD 6520G
4 Execution units 5
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 1.0 GB
0.85 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
11.2 Direct X 11
Q3/2013 Release date Q2/2011
0.31 GHz GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
32 Shaders 320
22 nm Technology 32 nm
-- Max. displays --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
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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 (10 bit) No
No VP9 No
Decode JPEG Decode / Encode
No VP8 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode
No AV1 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 ECC No
8.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth --
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI No
2 Memory channels 2
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3-1600
 
 

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 45 W watts.
4.5 W TDP down None
7.5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Celeron N2930 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 2.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD A6-3430MX is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
Bay Trail Architecture Llano (K10)
41 $ Release price --
Monolithic Chip design --
Q1/2014 Release date Q4/2011
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V
BGA 1170 Socket FS1
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
2.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
22 nm Technology 32 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD A6-3430MX
4C 4T @ 1.7 GHz
4801
4801
Intel Celeron N2930
4C 4T @ 1.83 GHz
2932
2932

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD A6-3430MX
4C 4T @ 1.7 GHz
2277
2277
Intel Celeron N2930
4C 4T @ 1.83 GHz
1000
1000

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD A6-3430MX
4C 4T @ 1.7 GHz
1330
1330
Intel Celeron N2930
4C 4T @ 1.83 GHz
917
917