Intel Celeron N2930 vs AMD C-50

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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 C-50 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD C series.
To use the AMD C-50, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 413 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Celeron N2930 Name AMD C-50
Intel Celeron J1000/N2000 Group AMD C
6 Generation 1
Intel Celeron Family AMD C
 
 

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 C-50 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD C-50 is 1.0 GHz
4 CPU Cores 2
2.16 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
4x Cores 2x
2.16 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
4 Threads 2
No Hyperthreading No
1.83 GHz Frequency 1.0 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
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 C-50 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD C-50 uses the AMD Radeon HD 6250, which has 80 texture shaders
and 1 execution units.
11.2 Direct X 11
4 Execution units 1
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 1.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
Q3/2013 Release date Q4/2010
0.85 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
32 Shaders 80
Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1) GPU name AMD Radeon HD 6250
7 Generation 3
0.31 GHz GPU frequency 0.28 GHz
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
Decode / Encode AVC Decode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No AV1 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode
No VP9 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode JPEG Decode / Encode
 
 

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.
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3-1066
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth --
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 1
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI No
8.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
 
 

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
100 °C Tjunction max --
7.5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 9 W
 
 

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 C-50 is manufactured using a 40 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 1.0 MB cache.
Monolithic Chip design --
2.0 MB L3-Cache 1.0 MB
BGA 1170 Socket BGA 413
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Q1/2014 Release date Q1/2011
Bay Trail Architecture Ontario (Bobcat)
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
41 $ Release price --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V
-- Part Number --
22 nm Technology 40 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Celeron N2930
4C 4T @ 1.83 GHz
2932
2932
AMD C-50
2C 2T @ 1.0 GHz
777
777

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Celeron N2930
4C 4T @ 1.83 GHz
1000
1000
AMD C-50
2C 2T @ 1.0 GHz
446
446

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Celeron N2930
4C 4T @ 1.83 GHz
917
917
AMD C-50
2C 2T @ 1.0 GHz
436
436

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Celeron N2930
4C 4T @ 1.83 GHz
719
719
AMD C-50
2C 2T @ 1.0 GHz
162
162

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Celeron N2930
4C 4T @ 1.83 GHz
254
254
AMD C-50
2C 2T @ 1.0 GHz
42
42

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Celeron N2930
4C 4T @ 1.83 GHz
216
216
AMD C-50
2C 2T @ 1.0 GHz
91
91

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Celeron N2930
4C 4T @ 1.83 GHz
69
69
AMD C-50
2C 2T @ 1.0 GHz
33
33

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

Intel Celeron N2930
4C 4T @ 1.83 GHz
1.4
1.4
AMD C-50
2C 2T @ 1.0 GHz
0.4
0.4