Intel Celeron N2940 vs Intel Core i7-7700HQ

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Performance
Celeron N2940
1,6354% of 36,991
Core i7-7700HQ440% better
8,83324% of 36,991

The Core i7-7700HQ has 440% better performance than the Celeron N2940 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Celeron N2940
No data available
Core i7-7700HQ
23.3719% of 121.53

The Core i7-7700HQ has 19% 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 N2940 CPU

The Intel Celeron N2940 is a 4-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q2 2014. It is part of Intel's Celeron lineup, which is based on the Bay Trail microarchitecture. The N2940 is compatible with Intel BGA 1170 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 22 nm manufacturing process. It features the HD Graphics integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Celeron N2940 supports DDR3 memory. In terms of cache, the Celeron N2940 has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 56 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 512 KB, is larger but slower than the L1.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Celeron N2940 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 1830.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 2.3 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 Celeron N2940 includes an integrated graphics solution called HD Graphics. 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 N2940 has the 652nd best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 4.42% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

About the Intel Core i7-7700HQ CPU

The Intel Core i7-7700HQ 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 i7-7700HQ 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 i7-7700HQ 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 i7-7700HQ 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 6 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i7-7700HQ 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 2.8 GHz, and it can boost up to 3.8 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 i7-7700HQ 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 i7-7700HQ has the 281st best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 23.88% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 8,833 score and $378 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 23.37. This is the 150th 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 N2940Core i7-7700HQ
ManufacturerIntelIntel
SeriesCeleronCore i7
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ2 2014Q1 2017
Launch Price (MSRP)--$378
Production StatusActiveEnd-of-life
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Celeron N2940
1,6354% of 36,991
Core i7-7700HQ440% better
8,83324% of 36,991

The Core i7-7700HQ has 440% better performance than the Celeron N2940 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Celeron N2940 is ranked 652nd with a score of 1,635, and the Core i7-7700HQ is ranked 281st with a score of 8,833.

Performance per dollar
Celeron N2940
No data available
Core i7-7700HQ
23.3719% of 121.53

The Core i7-7700HQ has 44% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

Core i7-7700HQ's 23.37 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 N2940 or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i7-7820HQ9,118.5+458%
Core i3-N3058,926+446%
Core i7-7700HQ8,833+440%
Core i7-4930MX8,727.5+434%
Core i7-4910MQ8,706+432%
A8-4555M1,654+1%
Celeron N40201,650+1%
A4-50001,6350%
Celeron N29401,635
A9-94201,632-0%

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 N2940 orCore i7-7700HQ
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Xeon E-2176M26.06+12%
Core i7-11390H24.89+7%
Core i7-1195G724.5+5%
Core i5-7300HQ24.17+3%
Core i7-7820HQ24.12+3%
Core i7-7700HQ23.37
Core i5-8365U21.53-8%
Xeon E3-1505M v521.5-8%
Core i7-4810MQ21.2-9%
Core i7-4710MQ21.11-10%

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 N2940Core i7-7700HQ
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
1,635
8,833
(+440.24%)
3DMark Time Spy CPU
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3,951
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
110.5
734
(+564.25%)
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
35.5
159
(+347.89%)
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
500
3,602
(+620.4%)
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
167
1,162
(+595.81%)
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
1,037
6,915
(+566.83%)
CPU Mark Single-Thread
605
2,059
(+240.33%)
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 N2940Core i7-7700HQ
ManufacturerIntelIntel
FoundryIntelIntel
Process Size22 nm14 nm

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 N2940Core i7-7700HQ
SeriesCeleronCore i7
MicroarchitectureBay TrailKaby Lake-H
CodenameBay Trail-MKaby 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 N2940Core i7-7700HQ
Cores44
Threads48
Clock Speed1830.0 MHz2.8 GHz
Turbo Clock2.3 GHz3.8 GHz
Base Clock--100 MHz
Multiplier--28.0x
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 N2940Core i7-7700HQ
L1 Cache56 KB64 KB
L2 Cache512 KB256 KB
L3 Cache--6 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 N2940Core i7-7700HQ
SocketIntel BGA 1170Intel BGA 1440
PCI Express--PCIe 3.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)7 W45 W
TJ Max105 °C100 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

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

SpecCeleron N2940Core i7-7700HQ
Integrated GraphicsHD GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 630
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, EIST, XD bit, BPT, NXMMX, 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.