Intel Core i3-4030U vs Intel Celeron N2840

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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.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i 4000U Group Intel Celeron J1000/N2000
Intel Core i3-4030U Name Intel Celeron N2840
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Celeron
4 Generation 6
 
 

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.
2 CPU Cores 2
4 Threads 2
normal Core architecture normal
None None 2.58 GHz
2x Cores 2x
None None 2.58 GHz
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading No
1.9 GHz Frequency 2.16 GHz
 
 

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.
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
0.2 GHz GPU frequency 0.31 GHz
160 Shaders 32
-- Max. displays --
Q2/2013 Release date Q3/2013
Intel HD Graphics 4400 GPU name Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1)
22 nm Technology 22 nm
11.1 Direct X 11.2
1.0 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.79 GHz
20 Execution units 4
7.5 Generation 7
 
 

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.
No AV1 No
No VP8 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode JPEG Decode
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.
16.0 GB Max. Memory 8.0 GB
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
2 Memory channels 2
Yes AES-NI No
No ECC No
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1333
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.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 7.5 W
None TDP down 4.5 W
 
 

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
3.0 MB L3-Cache 1.0 MB
BGA 1168 Socket BGA 1170
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Q2/2014 Release date Q2/2014
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
-- Release price 107 $
22 nm Technology 22 nm
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
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