Intel Celeron 2955U vs Intel Core i7-7820HQ

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Performance
Celeron 2955U
1,6044% of 36,991
Core i7-7820HQ468% better
9,118.525% of 36,991

The Core i7-7820HQ has 468% better performance than the Celeron 2955U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Celeron 2955U
No data available
Core i7-7820HQ
24.1220% of 121.53

The Core i7-7820HQ has 20% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: Intel Core i5-13400F.

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Summary

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About the Intel Celeron 2955U CPU

The Intel Celeron 2955U is a 2-core (2-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q3 2013. It is part of Intel's Celeron lineup, which is based on the Haswell microarchitecture. The 2955U is compatible with Intel Socket G3 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 22 nm manufacturing process. It features the Intel HD integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Celeron 2955U supports DDR3 memory. In terms of cache, the Celeron 2955U has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 256 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 2 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Celeron 2955U features 2 total cores which can process 2 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 1400.0 MHz. Higher clock speeds result in higher performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Celeron 2955U includes an integrated graphics solution called Intel HD. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance

The Celeron 2955U has the 656th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 4.34% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

About the Intel Core i7-7820HQ CPU

The Intel Core i7-7820HQ is an end-of-life 4-core (8-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q1 2017 with a suggested retail price of $378. It is part of Intel's Core i7 lineup, which is based on the Kaby Lake-H microarchitecture. The i7-7820HQ is compatible with Intel BGA 1440 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the Intel HD Graphics 630 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i7-7820HQ supports DDR4-2400, DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i7-7820HQ has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 256 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 8 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i7-7820HQ features 4 total cores which can process 8 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2.9 GHz, and it can boost up to 3.9 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Core i7-7820HQ includes an integrated graphics solution called Intel HD Graphics 630. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The Core i7-7820HQ has the 274th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 24.65% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 9,118.5 score and $378 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 24.12. This is the 149th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

General Info

General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoCeleron 2955UCore i7-7820HQ
ManufacturerIntelIntel
SeriesCeleronCore i7
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ3 2013Q1 2017
Launch Price (MSRP)--$378
Production StatusActiveEnd-of-life
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Celeron 2955U
1,6044% of 36,991
Core i7-7820HQ468% better
9,118.525% of 36,991

The Core i7-7820HQ has 468% better performance than the Celeron 2955U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Celeron 2955U is ranked 656th with a score of 1,604, and the Core i7-7820HQ is ranked 274th with a score of 9,118.5.

Performance per dollar
Celeron 2955U
No data available
Core i7-7820HQ
24.1220% of 121.53

The Core i7-7820HQ has 46% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

Core i7-7820HQ's 24.12 performance per dollar ranks it 0th among the other benchmarked CPUs in our database.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

Choose Baseline CPU:Celeron 2955U or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i7-4940MX9,402+486%
Xeon E3-1505M v59,332+482%
Core i7-7820HQ9,118.5+468%
Core i3-N3058,926+456%
Core i7-7700HQ8,833+451%
A9-94201,632+2%
Pentium N35101,619+1%
Celeron 2955U1,604
A4-62101,587.5-1%
Celeron N29201,582-1%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

Choose Baseline CPU:Celeron 2955U orCore i7-7820HQ
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Core i5-7440HQ26.33+9%
Xeon E-2176M26.06+8%
Core i7-11390H24.89+3%
Core i7-1195G724.5+2%
Core i5-7300HQ24.17+0%
Core i7-7820HQ24.12
Core i7-7700HQ23.37-3%
Core i5-8365U21.53-11%
Xeon E3-1505M v521.5-11%
Core i7-4810MQ21.2-12%

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both CPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkCeleron 2955UCore i7-7820HQ
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
1,604
9,118.5
(+468.49%)
3DMark Time Spy CPU
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3,897.5
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
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736
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
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163
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
455
3,598
(+690.77%)
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
266
1,198
(+350.38%)
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
877
7,163
(+716.76%)
CPU Mark Single-Thread
781
2,120
(+171.45%)
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Manufacturing Details

Information about the CPU's manufacturing like its foundry, process size, and transistor count.

SpecCeleron 2955UCore i7-7820HQ
ManufacturerIntelIntel
FoundryIntelIntel
Process Size22 nm14 nm
Transistors1,400 million--

Architecture

CPU architecture specs like its memory channels, memory support, and microarchitecture. Newer CPU architectures can minimize bottlenecks and improve execution efficiency using more advanced techniques.

SpecCeleron 2955UCore i7-7820HQ
SeriesCeleronCore i7
MicroarchitectureHaswellKaby Lake-H
CodenameHaswellKaby Lake-H
Memory SupportDDR3DDR4-2400, DDR3
Memory Channels--Dual-channel
ECC MemoryNoNo

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can handle instructions and tasks. These have a strong impact on the CPU's performance.

SpecCeleron 2955UCore i7-7820HQ
Cores24
Threads28
Clock Speed1400.0 MHz2.9 GHz
Turbo Clock--3.9 GHz
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier14.0x29.0x
Multiplier UnlockedNoNo

Cache

CPU cache specs like its L1 & L2 cache. These provide the CPU with a small, but super-fast memory access. A larger cache can improve a CPU's performance.

SpecCeleron 2955UCore i7-7820HQ
L1 Cache64 KB64 KB
L2 Cache256 KB256 KB
L3 Cache2 MB8 MB

Compatibility & Power Consumption

Compatibility and power consumption information like its socket type, thermal design power, power limits. These can help verify the CPU's compatibility with other PC components.

SpecCeleron 2955UCore i7-7820HQ
SocketIntel Socket G3Intel BGA 1440
PCI Express--PCIe 3.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W45 W
Tcase Max72 °C--
TJ Max--100 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

Additional CPU features like its bundled coolers, integrated graphics, and extensions/technologies.

SpecCeleron 2955UCore i7-7820HQ
Integrated GraphicsIntel HDIntel HD Graphics 630
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, EIST, 64-bit, XD bit, VT-x, Smart CacheMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, EIST, Intel 64, XD bit, TXT, VT-x, VT-d, AES-NI, TBT 2.0

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.