Intel Celeron N2940 vs AMD E1-2100

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Intel Celeron N2940 or Intel Celeron N2940 – 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 N2940 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron N2940, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1170 socket.
The AMD E1-2100 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD E series.
6 Generation 2
Intel Celeron J1000/N2000 Group AMD E1/E2-2000
Intel Celeron Family AMD E
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Celeron N2940 Name AMD E1-2100
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Celeron N2940 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron N2940 is 1.83 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.25 GHz.
The AMD E1-2100 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD E1-2100 is 1.0 GHz
4x Cores 2x
4 CPU Cores 2
2.25 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
1.83 GHz Frequency 1.0 GHz
4 Threads 2
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
2.25 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Celeron N2940 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron N2940 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 E1-2100 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD E1-2100 uses the AMD Radeon HD 8210, which has 128 texture shaders
and 2 execution units.
32 Shaders 128
4 Execution units 2
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
22 nm Technology 28 nm
7 Generation 5
0.31 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1) GPU name AMD Radeon HD 8210
Q3/2013 Release date Q2/2013
11.2 Direct X 11.1
-- Max. displays --
0.85 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

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.
Decode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No VP8 No
No VP9 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 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.
8.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3L-1333
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth --
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.
7.5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 9 W
4.5 W TDP down None
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Celeron N2940 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 E1-2100 is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 1.0 MB cache.
22 nm Technology 28 nm
BGA 1170 Socket
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Release price --
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
-- Part Number --
Bay Trail Architecture Kabini (Jaguar)
2.0 MB L3-Cache 1.0 MB
Monolithic Chip design --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Q2/2014 Release date Q3/2013
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Celeron N2940
4C 4T @ 1.83 GHz
3054
3054
AMD E1-2100
2C 2T @ 1.0 GHz
932
932

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Celeron N2940
4C 4T @ 1.83 GHz
1035
1035
AMD E1-2100
2C 2T @ 1.0 GHz
589
589

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Celeron N2940
4C 4T @ 1.83 GHz
955
955
AMD E1-2100
2C 2T @ 1.0 GHz
538
538

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Celeron N2940
4C 4T @ 1.83 GHz
730
730
AMD E1-2100
2C 2T @ 1.0 GHz
188
188

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Celeron N2940
4C 4T @ 1.83 GHz
218
218
AMD E1-2100
2C 2T @ 1.0 GHz
110
110

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

Intel Celeron N2940
4C 4T @ 1.83 GHz
1.6
1.6
AMD E1-2100
2C 2T @ 1.0 GHz
0.5
0.5

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

Intel Celeron N2940
4C 4T @ 1.83 GHz
0.4
0.4
AMD E1-2100
2C 2T @ 1.0 GHz
0.3
0.3