Intel Celeron N6211 vs AMD Ryzen 3 2300X

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Intel Celeron N6211 or Intel Celeron N6211 – 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 N6211 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 11 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron N6211, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1493 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 3 2300X features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2018 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Ryzen 3 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 3 2300X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
11 Generation 2
Intel Celeron Family AMD Ryzen 3
Intel Celeron J6000/N6000 Group AMD Ryzen 2000
Intel Celeron N6211 Name AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Celeron N6211 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron N6211 is 1.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.0 GHz.
The AMD Ryzen 3 2300X has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 3 2300X is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
2 CPU Cores 4
2 Threads 4
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.0 GHz
1.2 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
2x Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking Yes
No Hyperthreading No
2.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.8 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Celeron N6211 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron N6211 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 10th Gen (16 EU), which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Ryzen 3 2300X does not have integrated graphics.
11 Generation --
Q1/2021 Release date --
-- Max. displays --
16 Execution units --
128 Shaders --
0.75 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
0.25 GHz GPU frequency --
14 nm Technology --
Intel UHD Graphics 10th Gen (16 EU) GPU name
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
12 Direct X --
 
 

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.
Decode / Encode JPEG --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode AV1 --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode VP8 --
Decode VC-1 --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
4 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-2933
Yes AES-NI Yes
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 46.9 GB/s
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 6.5 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 65 W watts.
6.5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
-- Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Celeron N6211 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 3 2300X is manufactured using a 12 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q1/2021 Release date Q3/2018
Elkhart Lake Architecture Pinnacle Ridge (Zen+)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
4.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
10 nm Technology 12 nm
BGA 1493 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
64 $ Release price --
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
1.5 MB L2-Cache 2.0 MB