Intel Core i5-6685R vs Intel Celeron N2910

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Intel Core i5-6685R or Intel Core i5-6685R – 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 i5-6685R features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2016 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-6685R, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
The Intel Celeron N2910 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron N2910, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1170 socket.
Intel Core i5-6685R Name Intel Celeron N2910
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Celeron
6 Generation 6
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i 6000 Group Intel Celeron J1000/N2000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-6685R has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-6685R is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
The Intel Celeron N2910 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron N2910 is 1.6 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
3.2 GHz Frequency 1.6 GHz
4 Threads 4
No Overclocking No
4x Cores 4x
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
No Hyperthreading No
4 CPU Cores 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-6685R has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-6685R uses the Intel Iris Pro Graphics 580, which has 576 texture shaders
and 72 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Celeron N2910 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron N2910 uses the Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1), which has 32 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.76 GHz
Q3/2015 Release date Q3/2013
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.31 GHz
72 Execution units 4
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
576 Shaders 32
Intel Iris Pro Graphics 580 GPU name Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1)
14 nm Technology 22 nm
9 Generation 7
12.0 Direct X 11.2
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 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 17.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-2133 Memory type DDR3-1066
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 17.1 GB/s
pci PCIe pci
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 8.0 GB
Yes AES-NI No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 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.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 7.5 W
None TDP down 4.5 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-6685R is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Celeron N2910 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2016 Release date Q3/2013
6.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
BGA 1440 Socket BGA 1170
Skylake S Architecture Bay Trail
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
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SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
14 nm Technology 22 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes