Intel Celeron N2940 vs Intel Core M-5Y10

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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 Intel Core M-5Y10 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2014 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Core M series.
To use the Intel Core M-5Y10, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1234 socket.
Intel Celeron Family Intel Core M
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Celeron J1000/N2000 Group Intel Core M 5
6 Generation 5
Intel Celeron N2940 Name Intel Core M-5Y10
 
 

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 Intel Core M-5Y10 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core M-5Y10 is 0.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.0 GHz.
2.25 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.0 GHz
2.25 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 1.6 GHz
4 Threads 4
4 CPU Cores 2
4x Cores 2x
normal Core architecture normal
1.83 GHz Frequency 0.8 GHz
No Overclocking No
No Hyperthreading Yes
 
 

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 Intel Core M-5Y10 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core M-5Y10 uses the Intel HD Graphics 5300, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
22 nm Technology 14 nm
11.2 Direct X 11.2
Q3/2013 Release date Q3/2014
0.85 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.8 GHz
0.31 GHz GPU frequency 0.1 GHz
4 Execution units 24
Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1) GPU name Intel HD Graphics 5300
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 16.0 GB
7 Generation 8
32 Shaders 192
-- Max. displays --
 
 

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 h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
No VP8 Decode
No VP9 Decode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode
Decode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 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.
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.
No ECC No
8.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3L-1600
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

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

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 Intel Core M-5Y10 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
-- Release price --
22 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA 1170 Socket BGA 1234
-- Part Number --
2.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Bay Trail Architecture Broadwell Y
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Q2/2014 Release date Q3/2014
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core M-5Y10
2C 4T @ 0.8 GHz
3515
3515
Intel Celeron N2940
4C 4T @ 1.83 GHz
3054
3054

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core M-5Y10
2C 4T @ 0.8 GHz
2068
2068
Intel Celeron N2940
4C 4T @ 1.83 GHz
955
955

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core M-5Y10
2C 4T @ 0.8 GHz
1084
1084
Intel Celeron N2940
4C 4T @ 1.83 GHz
730
730

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core M-5Y10
2C 4T @ 0.8 GHz
166
166
Intel Celeron N2940
4C 4T @ 1.83 GHz
140
140