Intel Celeron 2955U vs Intel Pentium N3540

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Performance
Celeron 2955U
1,6044% of 36,991
Pentium N354012% better
1,7975% of 36,991

The Pentium N3540 has 12% better performance than the Celeron 2955U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Celeron 2955U
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Pentium N3540
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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 Pentium N3540 CPU

The Intel Pentium N3540 is a 4-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. The N3540 is compatible with FCBGA1170 motherboards and is fabricated on a 22 nm manufacturing process. It features the Intel HD Graphics for Intel Atom Processor Z3700 Series integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

In terms of cache, the Pentium N3540 has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 224 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 2 MB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 0 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Pentium N3540 features 4 total cores which can process 4 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2160.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 2660.0 MHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture.

Integrated Graphics

The Pentium N3540 includes an integrated graphics solution called Intel HD Graphics for Intel Atom Processor Z3700 Series. 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 Pentium N3540 has the 632nd best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 4.86% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

General Info

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

InfoCeleron 2955UPentium N3540
ManufacturerIntelIntel
SeriesCeleron--
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ3 2013--
Production StatusActive--
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Celeron 2955U
1,6044% of 36,991
Pentium N354012% better
1,7975% of 36,991

The Pentium N3540 has 12% 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 Pentium N3540 is ranked 632nd with a score of 1,797.

Performance per dollar
Celeron 2955U
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Pentium N3540
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We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Celeron 2955U and the Pentium N3540 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

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
A8-74101,835+14%
A6-63101,825+14%
Pentium N35401,797+12%
Core i3-3229Y1,795+12%
Pentium N35201,794+12%
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.

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CPUPerformance Per Dollar
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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 2955UPentium N3540
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
1,604
1,797
(+12.03%)
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
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156.5
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
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42
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
455
560
(+23.08%)
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
266
(+37.82%)
193
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
877
1,209
(+37.86%)
CPU Mark Single-Thread
781
(+9.69%)
712
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 2955UPentium N3540
ManufacturerIntelIntel
FoundryIntel--
Process Size22 nm22 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 2955UPentium N3540
SeriesCeleron--
MicroarchitectureHaswell--
CodenameHaswellBay Trail
Memory SupportDDR3--
ECC MemoryNo--

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 2955UPentium N3540
Cores24
Threads24
Clock Speed1400.0 MHz2160.0 MHz
Turbo Clock--2660.0 MHz
Base Clock100 MHz--
Multiplier14.0x--
Multiplier UnlockedNo--

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 2955UPentium N3540
L1 Cache64 KB224 KB
L2 Cache256 KB2 MB
L3 Cache2 MB0 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 2955UPentium N3540
SocketIntel Socket G3FCBGA1170
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W7.5 W
Tcase Max72 °C--
TJ Max--100 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

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

SpecCeleron 2955UPentium N3540
Integrated GraphicsIntel HDIntel HD Graphics for Intel Atom Processor Z3700 Series
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, EIST, 64-bit, XD bit, VT-x, Smart Cache--

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