Celeron 2950M vs i3-4000M

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-4000M
2013
2 cores / 4 threads, 37 Watt
1.12
+43.6%
Celeron 2950M
2013
2 cores / 2 threads, 37 Watt
0.78

Core i3-4000M outperforms Celeron 2950M by a considerable 44% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-4000M and Celeron 2950M processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking24032641
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i3Intel Celeron
Power efficiency2.861.99
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Haswell (2013−2015)
Release date4 September 2013 (11 years ago)1 September 2013 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$225$75

Detailed specifications

Core i3-4000M and Celeron 2950M 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads42
Base clock speed2.4 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed2.4 GHz2 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache3 MB (shared)2 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm22 nm
Die size118 mm2118 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data105 °C
Number of transistors1,400 million1,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-4000M and Celeron 2950M 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
SocketFCPGA946FCPGA946
Power consumption (TDP)37 Watt37 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-4000M and Celeron 2950M. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology--
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
Thermal Monitoring++

Security technologies

Core i3-4000M and Celeron 2950M technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT--
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection+-
Anti-Theft+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-4000M and Celeron 2950M are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
VT-d--
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-4000M and Celeron 2950M. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s25.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics 4600Intel HD Graphics for 4th Generation Intel Processors
Max video memory2 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHz1.1 GHz
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-4000M and Celeron 2950M integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDP++
DisplayPort++
HDMI++
VGA++

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-4000M and Celeron 2950M integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.43840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGA2880x1800@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-4000M and Celeron 2950M integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/12no data
OpenGL4.3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-4000M and Celeron 2950M.

PCIe version22.0
PCI Express lanes1616

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.

i3-4000M 1.12
+43.6%
Celeron 2950M 0.78

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.

i3-4000M 1783
+44.5%
Celeron 2950M 1234

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.12 0.78
Integrated graphics card 1.84 0.77
Threads 4 2

i3-4000M has a 43.6% higher aggregate performance score, 139% faster integrated GPU, and 100% more threads.

The Core i3-4000M is our recommended choice as it beats the Celeron 2950M in performance tests.


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