Celeron N2840 vs N2930

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Aggregate performance score

Celeron N2930
2014
4 cores / 4 threads, 7 Watt
0.64
+73%
Celeron N2840
2014
2 cores / 2 threads, 7 Watt
0.37

Celeron N2930 outperforms Celeron N2840 by an impressive 73% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Celeron N2930 and Celeron N2840 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking27713040
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel CeleronIntel Celeron
Power efficiency8.655.00
Architecture codenameBay Trail-M (2013−2014)Bay Trail-M (2013−2014)
Release date23 February 2014 (10 years ago)22 May 2014 (10 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Celeron N2930 and Celeron N2840 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads42
Base clock speed1.83 GHz2.16 GHz
Boost clock speed2.16 GHz2.58 GHz
L1 cache56K (per core)56K (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache0 KB0 KB
Chip lithography22 nm22 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Celeron N2930 and Celeron N2840 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
SocketFCBGA1170FCBGA1170
Power consumption (TDP)7.5 Watt7.5 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Celeron N2930 and Celeron N2840. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology--
Hyper-Threading Technology--
Idle States++
Smart Connect++
RST-no data

Security technologies

Celeron N2930 and Celeron N2840 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

EDB++
Secure Key++
Anti-Theft--

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Celeron N2930 and Celeron N2840 are enumerated here.

VT-d--
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Celeron N2930 and Celeron N2840. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size8 GB8 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidthno data21.32 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics for Intel Atom Processor Z3700 SeriesIntel HD Graphics for Intel Atom Processor Z3700 Series
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD--
Graphics max frequency854 MHz792 MHz
InTru 3D--

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Celeron N2930 and Celeron N2840 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported22

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Celeron N2930 and Celeron N2840.

PCIe version2.02.0
PCI Express lanes44
USB revision3.0 and 2.03.0 and 2.0
Total number of SATA ports22
Number of USB ports55

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 N2930 0.64
+73%
Celeron N2840 0.37

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 N2930 1017
+73%
Celeron N2840 588

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Celeron N2930 162
Celeron N2840 178
+9.9%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Celeron N2930 476
+60.3%
Celeron N2840 297

Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core

Cinebench R10 is an ancient ray tracing benchmark for processors by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. Its single core version uses just one CPU thread to render a futuristic looking motorcycle.

Celeron N2930 1132
Celeron N2840 1331
+17.6%

Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 10 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R10 using all the processor threads. Possible number of threads is limited by 16 in this version.

Celeron N2930 3880
+53.2%
Celeron N2840 2533

3DMark06 CPU

3DMark06 is a discontinued DirectX 9 benchmark suite from Futuremark. Its CPU part contains two scenarios, one dedicated to artificial intelligence pathfinding, another to game physics using PhysX package.

Celeron N2930 2214
+46.6%
Celeron N2840 1510

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 11.5 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R11.5 which uses all the processor threads. A maximum of 64 threads is supported in this version.

Celeron N2930 2
+76.4%
Celeron N2840 1

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

Celeron N2930 129
+69.7%
Celeron N2840 76

Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R15 (standing for Release 15) is a benchmark made by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version (sometimes called Single-Thread) only uses a single processor thread to render a room full of reflective spheres and light sources.

Celeron N2930 35
Celeron N2840 38
+8.6%

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R11.5 is an old benchmark by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version loads a single thread with ray tracing to render a glossy room full of crystal spheres and light sources.

Celeron N2930 0.41
Celeron N2840 0.44
+7.3%

Geekbench 3 32-bit multi-core

Celeron N2930 2703
+60.1%
Celeron N2840 1688

Geekbench 3 32-bit single-core

Celeron N2930 839
Celeron N2840 957
+14.1%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.64 0.37
Recency 23 February 2014 22 May 2014
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 4 2

Celeron N2930 has a 73% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

Celeron N2840, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 months.

The Celeron N2930 is our recommended choice as it beats the Celeron N2840 in performance tests.


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