Intel Celeron 2970M vs Intel Atom x7-Z8700

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Performance
Celeron 2970M92% better
2,272.56% of 36,991
Atom x7-Z8700
1,1863% of 36,991

The Celeron 2970M has 92% better performance than the Atom x7-Z8700 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Celeron 2970M
No data available
Atom x7-Z8700
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Summary

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About the Intel Celeron 2970M CPU

The Intel Celeron 2970M is a 2-core (2-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. The 2970M is compatible with FCPGA946 motherboards and is fabricated on a 22 nm manufacturing process.

Memory and Cache

In terms of cache, the Celeron 2970M has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 128 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 512 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 2970M 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 2200.0 MHz. Higher clock speeds result in higher performance for the same microarchitecture.

Integrated Graphics

The Celeron 2970M does not include an integrated graphics solution. A dedicated graphics card will be required if you require a monitor with your computer.

Benchmark Performance

The Celeron 2970M has the 589th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 6.14% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

About the Intel Atom x7-Z8700 CPU

The Intel Atom x7-Z8700 is a 4-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. The x7-Z8700 is compatible with UTFCBGA1380 motherboards and is fabricated on a 14 nm manufacturing process.

Memory and Cache

In terms of cache, the Atom x7-Z8700 has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 448 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 Atom x7-Z8700 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 1600.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 2400.0 MHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture.

Integrated Graphics

The Atom x7-Z8700 does not include an integrated graphics solution. A dedicated graphics card will be required if you require a monitor with your computer.

Benchmark Performance

The Atom x7-Z8700 has the 693rd best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 3.21% 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 2970MAtom x7-Z8700
ManufacturerIntelIntel
Market SegmentMobileMobile
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Celeron 2970M92% better
2,272.56% of 36,991
Atom x7-Z8700
1,1863% of 36,991

The Celeron 2970M has 92% better performance than the Atom x7-Z8700 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Celeron 2970M is ranked 589th with a score of 2,272.5, and the Atom x7-Z8700 is ranked 693rd with a score of 1,186.

Performance per dollar
Celeron 2970M
No data available
Atom x7-Z8700
No data available

We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Celeron 2970M and the Atom x7-Z8700 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 2970M or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core M-5Y10c2,311+2%
PRO A12-9800B2,275+0%
Celeron 2970M2,272.5
A8-3500M2,247-1%
A8-4500M2,243-1%
E2-90001,199-47%
A6-14501,193.5-47%
Atom x7-Z87001,186-48%
Atom Z3736F1,144-50%
Pentium 2129Y1,138-50%

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
Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other CPUs.

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 2970MAtom x7-Z8700
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
2,272.5
(+91.61%)
1,186
3DMark Time Spy CPU
900
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Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
164
(+41.38%)
116
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
85
(+126.67%)
37.5
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
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500
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
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177
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
1,501
(+12.52%)
1,334
CPU Mark Single-Thread
1,245
(+91.24%)
651
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 2970MAtom x7-Z8700
ManufacturerIntelIntel
Process Size22 nm14 nm
Transistors960 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 2970MAtom x7-Z8700
Codename--Cherry Trail

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 2970MAtom x7-Z8700
Cores24
Threads24
Clock Speed2200.0 MHz1600.0 MHz
Turbo Clock--2400.0 MHz

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 2970MAtom x7-Z8700
L1 Cache128 KB448 KB
L2 Cache512 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 2970MAtom x7-Z8700
SocketFCPGA946UTFCBGA1380
Thermal Design Power (TDP)37 W4 W
TJ Max100 °C90 °C

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