Intel Celeron 2970M vs Intel Pentium 3558U

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Performance
Celeron 2970M27% better
2,272.56% of 36,991
Pentium 3558U
1,7875% of 36,991

The Celeron 2970M has 27% better performance than the Pentium 3558U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Celeron 2970M
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Pentium 3558U
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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 Pentium 3558U CPU

The Intel Pentium 3558U is a 2-core (2-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. The 3558U is compatible with FCBGA1168 motherboards and is fabricated on a 22 nm manufacturing process.

Memory and Cache

In terms of cache, the Pentium 3558U 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 Pentium 3558U 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 1700.0 MHz. Higher clock speeds result in higher performance for the same microarchitecture.

Integrated Graphics

The Pentium 3558U 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 Pentium 3558U has the 636th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 4.83% 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 2970MPentium 3558U
ManufacturerIntelIntel
Market SegmentMobileMobile
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Celeron 2970M27% better
2,272.56% of 36,991
Pentium 3558U
1,7875% of 36,991

The Celeron 2970M has 27% better performance than the Pentium 3558U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Celeron 2970M is ranked 589th with a score of 2,272.5, and the Pentium 3558U is ranked 636th with a score of 1,787.

Performance per dollar
Celeron 2970M
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Pentium 3558U
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We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Celeron 2970M and the Pentium 3558U 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%
Core i3-3229Y1,795-21%
Pentium N35201,794-21%
Pentium 3558U1,787-21%
Pentium 2127U1,782-22%
Celeron 1000M1,779-22%

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 2970MPentium 3558U
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
2,272.5
(+27.17%)
1,787
3DMark Time Spy CPU
900
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Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
164
(+27.13%)
129
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
85
(+26.87%)
67
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
1,501
(+45.02%)
1,035
CPU Mark Single-Thread
1,245
(+31.89%)
944
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 2970MPentium 3558U
ManufacturerIntelIntel
Process Size22 nm22 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 2970MPentium 3558U
Cores22
Threads22
Clock Speed2200.0 MHz1700.0 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 2970MPentium 3558U
L1 Cache128 KB128 KB
L2 Cache512 KB512 KB
L3 Cache2 MB2 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 2970MPentium 3558U
SocketFCPGA946FCBGA1168
Thermal Design Power (TDP)37 W15 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.