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
Intel Celeron J1000/N2000 Group Intel Core M 5
6 Generation 5
Mobile Segment Mobile
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.
4 Threads 4
1.83 GHz Frequency 0.8 GHz
No Overclocking No
2.25 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.0 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2.25 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 1.6 GHz
4x Cores 2x
No Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 2
 
 

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.
7 Generation 8
Q3/2013 Release date Q3/2014
-- Max. displays --
32 Shaders 192
22 nm Technology 14 nm
4 Execution units 24
Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1) GPU name Intel HD Graphics 5300
0.31 GHz GPU frequency 0.1 GHz
0.85 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.8 GHz
11.2 Direct X 11.2
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 16.0 GB
 
 

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

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

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.
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Q2/2014 Release date Q3/2014
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
22 nm Technology 14 nm
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Bay Trail Architecture Broadwell Y
2.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
BGA 1170 Socket BGA 1234
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Release price --
 
 

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