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Intel Celeron 2970M vs Intel Core m3-8100Y

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Performance
Celeron 2970M
2,272.56% of 36,991
Core m3-8100Y14% better
2,579.57% of 36,991

The Core m3-8100Y has 14% better performance than the Celeron 2970M for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Celeron 2970M
No data available
Core m3-8100Y
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We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Celeron 2970M and the Core m3-8100Y for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

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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 588th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 720 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 Core m3-8100Y CPU

The Intel Core m3-8100Y is a 2-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. The m3-8100Y is compatible with FCBGA1515 motherboards and is fabricated on a 14 nm manufacturing process.

Memory and Cache

In terms of cache, the Core m3-8100Y 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 4 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core m3-8100Y features 2 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 1100.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 3400.0 MHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture.

Integrated Graphics

The Core m3-8100Y 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 Core m3-8100Y has the 561st best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 720 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 6.97% 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 2970MCore m3-8100Y
ManufacturerIntelIntel
Market SegmentMobileMobile
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Celeron 2970M
2,272.56% of 36,991
Core m3-8100Y14% better
2,579.57% of 36,991

The Core m3-8100Y has 14% better performance than the Celeron 2970M for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Celeron 2970M is ranked 588th with a score of 2,272.5, and the Core m3-8100Y is ranked 561st with a score of 2,579.5.

Performance per dollar
Celeron 2970M
No data available
Core m3-8100Y
No data available

We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Celeron 2970M and the Core m3-8100Y 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 i5-460M2,587+14%
Core i5-4302Y2,583+14%
Core m3-8100Y2,579.5+14%
Core i3-4030U2,558+13%
Core m5-6Y542,529+11%
Core M-5Y10c2,311+2%
PRO A12-9800B2,275+0%
Celeron 2970M2,272.5
A8-3500M2,247-1%
A8-4500M2,243-1%

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
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 2970MCore m3-8100Y
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
2,272.5
2,579.5
(+13.51%)
3DMark Time Spy CPU
900
992
(+10.22%)
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
164
179.5
(+9.45%)
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
85
96.6
(+13.65%)
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
1,501
2,881
(+91.94%)
CPU Mark Single-Thread
1,245
1,742
(+39.92%)
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 2970MCore m3-8100Y
ManufacturerIntelIntel
Process Size22 nm14 nm
Transistors960 million--

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 2970MCore m3-8100Y
Cores22
Threads24
Clock Speed2200.0 MHz1100.0 MHz
Turbo Clock--3400.0 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 2970MCore m3-8100Y
L1 Cache128 KB128 KB
L2 Cache512 KB512 KB
L3 Cache2 MB4 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 2970MCore m3-8100Y
SocketFCPGA946FCBGA1515
Thermal Design Power (TDP)37 W5 W
TJ Max100 °C100 °C

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