Ryzen Z1 vs Celeron 2957U

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Aggregate performance score

Celeron 2957U
2014
2 cores / 2 threads, 15 Watt
0.54
Ryzen Z1
2023
6 cores / 12 threads, 15 Watt
11.83
+2091%

Ryzen Z1 outperforms Celeron 2957U by a whopping 2091% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Celeron 2957U and Ryzen Z1 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2839650
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel CeleronPhoenix (Zen 4, Ryzen 7040)
Power efficiency3.4174.64
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Phoenix (Zen4) (2023)
Release date1 January 2014 (10 years ago)May 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$107no data

Detailed specifications

Celeron 2957U and Ryzen Z1 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads212
Base clock speed1.4 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed1.4 GHz4.9 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache128 KB64 KB (per core)
L2 cache512 KB1 MB (per core)
L3 cache2 MB16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm4 nm
Die sizeno data137 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Celeron 2957U and Ryzen Z1 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCBGA1168FP8
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Celeron 2957U and Ryzen Z1. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2no data
AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Smart Response-no data
GPIO+no data
Smart Connect+no data
FDI-no data
AMT9.5no data
Matrix Storage-no data
HD Audio+no data
RST+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Celeron 2957U and Ryzen Z1 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
OS Guard-no data
Anti-Theft-no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Celeron 2957U and Ryzen Z1 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
VT-d-no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Celeron 2957U and Ryzen Z1. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5
Maximum memory size16 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® HD Graphics for 4th Generation Intel® ProcessorsAMD Radeon 740M
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Graphics max frequency1 GHzno data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Celeron 2957U and Ryzen Z1 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Celeron 2957U and Ryzen Z1.

PCIe version2.04.0
PCI Express lanes1020
PCI support-no data
USB revision3.0no data
Total number of SATA ports2no data
Max number of SATA 6 Gb/s Ports2no data
Integrated IDE-no data
Number of USB ports4no data
Integrated LAN-no data
UART+no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Celeron 2957U 0.54
Ryzen Z1 11.83
+2091%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Celeron 2957U 855
Ryzen Z1 18797
+2098%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.54 11.83
Physical cores 2 6
Threads 2 12
Chip lithography 22 nm 4 nm

Ryzen Z1 has a 2090.7% higher aggregate performance score, 200% more physical cores and 500% more threads, and a 450% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen Z1 is our recommended choice as it beats the Celeron 2957U in performance tests.


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