Intel Core i3-4030U vs Intel Celeron N2840

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i3-4030U or Intel Core i3-4030U – 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 Core i3-4030U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-4030U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
The Intel Celeron N2840 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron N2840, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1170 socket.
4 Generation 6
Intel Core i 4000U Group Intel Celeron J1000/N2000
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Celeron
Intel Core i3-4030U Name Intel Celeron N2840
Mobile Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-4030U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-4030U is 1.9 GHz
The Intel Celeron N2840 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron N2840 is 2.16 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.58 GHz.
4 Threads 2
None None 2.58 GHz
None None 2.58 GHz
1.9 GHz Frequency 2.16 GHz
No Overclocking No
2 CPU Cores 2
2x Cores 2x
Yes Hyperthreading No
normal Core architecture normal
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-4030U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-4030U uses the Intel HD Graphics 4400, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Celeron N2840 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron N2840 uses the Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1), which has 32 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
1.0 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.79 GHz
0.2 GHz GPU frequency 0.31 GHz
20 Execution units 4
-- Max. displays --
Intel HD Graphics 4400 GPU name Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1)
160 Shaders 32
Q2/2013 Release date Q3/2013
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
7.5 Generation 7
11.1 Direct X 11.2
22 nm Technology 22 nm
 
 

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 VC-1 Decode
No VP8 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode JPEG Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
No VP9 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

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.
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.
Yes AES-NI No
16.0 GB Max. Memory 8.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1333
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 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 7.5 W watts.
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 7.5 W
None TDP down 4.5 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-4030U 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 3.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Celeron N2840 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 1.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
-- Release price 107 $
3.0 MB L3-Cache 1.0 MB
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q2/2014 Release date Q2/2014
22 nm Technology 22 nm
-- Part Number --
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
BGA 1168 Socket BGA 1170
Haswell U Architecture Bay Trail
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4030U
2C 4T @ 1.9 GHz
3767
3767
Intel Celeron N2840
2C 2T @ 2.16 GHz
1702
1702

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4030U
2C 4T @ 1.9 GHz
1235
1235
Intel Celeron N2840
2C 2T @ 2.16 GHz
335
335

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4030U
2C 4T @ 1.9 GHz
1040
1040
Intel Celeron N2840
2C 2T @ 2.16 GHz
460
460

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-4030U
2C 4T @ 1.9 GHz
574
574
Intel Celeron N2840
2C 2T @ 2.16 GHz
194
194