Intel Core i3-4030U vs Intel Celeron N2930

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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 N2930 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2014 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron N2930, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1170 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i3-4030U Name Intel Celeron N2930
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Celeron
4 Generation 6
Intel Core i 4000U Group Intel Celeron J1000/N2000
 
 

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 N2930 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron N2930 is 1.83 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.16 GHz.
4 Threads 4
No Overclocking No
1.9 GHz Frequency 1.83 GHz
None None 2.16 GHz
2x Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
None None 2.16 GHz
2 CPU Cores 4
 
 

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 N2930 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron N2930 uses the Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1), which has 32 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
20 Execution units 4
Intel HD Graphics 4400 GPU name Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1)
0.2 GHz GPU frequency 0.31 GHz
7.5 Generation 7
1.0 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.85 GHz
11.1 Direct X 11.2
Q2/2013 Release date Q3/2013
-- Max. displays --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
160 Shaders 32
22 nm Technology 22 nm
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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-- 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 / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode JPEG Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No VP8 No
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
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1333
pci PCIe pci
No ECC No
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

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
None TDP down 4.5 W
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 7.5 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 N2930 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
-- Part Number --
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
BGA 1168 Socket BGA 1170
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Q2/2014 Release date Q1/2014
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
3.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
-- Release price 41 $
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Haswell U Architecture Bay Trail
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
22 nm Technology 22 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4030U
2C 4T @ 1.9 GHz
3767
3767
Intel Celeron N2930
4C 4T @ 1.83 GHz
2932
2932

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4030U
2C 4T @ 1.9 GHz
1235
1235
Intel Celeron N2930
4C 4T @ 1.83 GHz
502
502

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4030U
2C 4T @ 1.9 GHz
1040
1040
Intel Celeron N2930
4C 4T @ 1.83 GHz
719
719

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-4030U
2C 4T @ 1.9 GHz
574
574
Intel Celeron N2930
4C 4T @ 1.83 GHz
170
170

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4030U
2C 4T @ 1.9 GHz
191
191
Intel Celeron N2930
4C 4T @ 1.83 GHz
113
113