Phenom II X6 1055T (95W) vs Celeron N2940

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Aggregate performance score

Celeron N2940
2014
4 cores / 4 threads, 7 Watt
0.66
Phenom II X6 1055T (95W)
2010
6 cores / 6 threads, 95 Watt
3.14
+376%

Phenom II X6 1055T (95W) outperforms Celeron N2940 by a whopping 376% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Celeron N2940 and Phenom II X6 1055T (95W) processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking27401612
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Celeronno data
Power efficiency8.893.11
Architecture codenameBay Trail-M (2013−2014)Thuban (2010)
Release date22 May 2014 (10 years ago)1 May 2010 (14 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Celeron N2940 and Phenom II X6 1055T (95W) 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)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads46
Base clock speed1.83 GHz2.8 GHz
Boost clock speed2.25 GHz3.3 GHz
L1 cache56K (per core)128 KB (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)512 KB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm45 nm
Die sizeno data346 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data904 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Celeron N2940 and Phenom II X6 1055T (95W) 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
SocketFCBGA1170AM3
Power consumption (TDP)7.5 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Celeron N2940 and Phenom II X6 1055T (95W). You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

Celeron N2940 and Phenom II X6 1055T (95W) technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
Anti-Theft-no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Celeron N2940 and Phenom II X6 1055T (95W) are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Celeron N2940 and Phenom II X6 1055T (95W). Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size8 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth21.32 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® HD Graphics for Intel Atom® Processor Z3700 Seriesno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency854 MHzno data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Celeron N2940 and Phenom II X6 1055T (95W) integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported2no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Celeron N2940 and Phenom II X6 1055T (95W).

PCIe version2.02.0
PCI Express lanes4no data
USB revision3.0 and 2.0no data
Total number of SATA ports2no data
Number of USB ports5no 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 N2940 0.66
Phenom II X6 1055T (95W) 3.14
+376%

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 N2940 1044
Phenom II X6 1055T (95W) 4965
+376%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.66 3.14
Recency 22 May 2014 1 May 2010
Physical cores 4 6
Threads 4 6
Chip lithography 22 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 7 Watt 95 Watt

Celeron N2940 has an age advantage of 4 years, a 104.5% more advanced lithography process, and 1257.1% lower power consumption.

Phenom II X6 1055T (95W), on the other hand, has a 375.8% higher aggregate performance score, and 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads.

The Phenom II X6 1055T (95W) is our recommended choice as it beats the Celeron N2940 in performance tests.

Be aware that Celeron N2940 is a notebook processor while Phenom II X6 1055T (95W) is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Celeron N2940 and Phenom II X6 1055T (95W), ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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