CPU comparison with benchmarks
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Intel Pentium 2129Y or Intel Pentium 2129Y – 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 Pentium 2129Y features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently. It was released in Q1/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Pentium series. To use the Intel Pentium 2129Y, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket. The Intel Atom C3955 features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently. It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Atom series. To use the Intel Atom C3955, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1310 socket.
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Generation |
5 |
Intel Pentium |
Family |
Intel Atom |
Intel Pentium 2000 |
Group |
Intel Atom C3000 |
Intel Pentium 2129Y |
Name |
Intel Atom C3955 |
Mobile |
Segment |
Desktop / Server |
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CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
The Intel Pentium 2129Y has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium 2129Y is 1.1 GHz The Intel Atom C3955 has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Atom C3955 is 2.1 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 2.4 GHz. The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
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None |
None |
2.4 GHz |
1.1 GHz |
Frequency |
2.1 GHz |
2 |
CPU Cores |
16 |
2x |
Cores |
16x |
normal |
Core architecture |
normal |
No |
Overclocking |
No |
No |
Hyperthreading |
No |
2 |
Threads |
16 |
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Internal Graphics |
The Intel Pentium 2129Y has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. Specifically, the Intel Pentium 2129Y uses the Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1), which has 48 texture shaders and 6 execution units. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. The Intel Atom C3955 does not have integrated graphics.
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7 |
Generation |
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Q4/2012 |
Release date |
-- |
-- |
Max. displays |
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6 |
Execution units |
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48 |
Shaders |
-- |
0.85 GHz |
GPU (Turbo) |
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0.35 GHz |
GPU frequency |
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22 nm |
Technology |
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Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1) |
GPU name |
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2.0 GB |
Max. GPU Memory |
0 bytes |
11.0 |
Direct X |
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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AI specifications |
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AI hardware |
-- |
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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.
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Decode |
JPEG |
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Decode / Encode |
h264 |
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No |
AV1 |
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No |
VP9 |
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No |
h265 / HEVC (10 bit) |
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Decode / Encode |
AVC |
-- |
No |
h265 / HEVC (8 bit) |
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No |
VP8 |
-- |
Decode |
VC-1 |
-- |
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Memory & PCIe |
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 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 256.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
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2 |
Memory channels |
2 |
32.0 GB |
Max. Memory |
256.0 GB |
DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600 |
Memory type |
DDR4-2400 |
Yes |
AES-NI |
Yes |
25.6 GB/s |
Bandwidth |
38.4 GB/s |
No |
ECC |
Yes |
pci |
PCIe |
pci |
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Thermal Management |
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 10 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 32 W watts.
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10 W |
TDP (PL1 / PBP) |
32 W |
90 °C |
Tjunction max |
100 °C |
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Technical details |
The Intel Pentium 2129Y 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 2.0 MB cache. A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming. The Intel Atom C3955 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
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Q1/2013 |
Release date |
Q3/2017 |
Ivy Bridge U |
Architecture |
Denverton |
Technical data sheet |
Documents |
Technical data sheet |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Virtualization |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Monolithic |
Chip design |
Monolithic |
2.0 MB |
L3-Cache |
0 bytes |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 |
ISA extensions |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 |
22 nm |
Technology |
14 nm |
BGA 1023 |
Socket |
BGA 1310 |
x86-64 (64 bit) |
Instruction set (ISA) |
x86-64 (64 bit) |
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Part Number |
-- |
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Release price |
434 $ |
Windows 10, Linux |
Operating systems |
Windows 10, Linux |
0 bytes |
L2-Cache |
16.0 MB |
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