Celeron N2940 vs Core 2 Duo E7500

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Duo E7500
2009
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
0.72
+9.1%
Celeron N2940
2014
4 cores / 4 threads, 7 Watt
0.66

Core 2 Duo E7500 outperforms Celeron N2940 by a small 9% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Duo E7500 and Celeron N2940 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking27002757
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Celeron
Power efficiency1.058.92
Architecture codenameWolfdale (2008−2010)Bay Trail-M (2013−2014)
Release date10 January 2009 (15 years ago)22 May 2014 (10 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Duo E7500 and Celeron N2940 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads24
Base clock speed2.93 GHz1.83 GHz
Boost clock speed0.93 GHz2.25 GHz
Bus rate1066 MHzno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)56K (per core)
L2 cache3 MB (shared)512K (per core)
L3 cache0 KB0 KB
Chip lithography45 nm22 nm
Die size82 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)74 °Cno data
Number of transistors228 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
VID voltage range0.85V-1.3625Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Duo E7500 and Celeron N2940 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
SocketLGA775FCBGA1170
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt7.5 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Duo E7500 and Celeron N2940. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology--
Hyper-Threading Technology--
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring+-
Demand Based Switching-no data
Smart Connectno data+
FSB parity-no data

Security technologies

Core 2 Duo E7500 and Celeron N2940 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
Anti-Theftno data-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Duo E7500 and Celeron N2940 are enumerated here.

VT-dno data-
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Duo E7500 and Celeron N2940. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1, DDR2, DDR3DDR3
Maximum memory sizeno data8 GB
Max memory channelsno data2
Maximum memory bandwidthno data21.32 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)Intel HD Graphics for Intel Atom Processor Z3700 Series
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data854 MHz

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core 2 Duo E7500 and Celeron N2940 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data2

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Duo E7500 and Celeron N2940.

PCIe version2.02.0
PCI Express lanesno data4
USB revisionno data3.0 and 2.0
Total number of SATA portsno data2
Number of USB portsno data5

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.

Core 2 Duo E7500 0.72
+9.1%
Celeron N2940 0.66

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.

Core 2 Duo E7500 1148
+9.9%
Celeron N2940 1045

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.

Core 2 Duo E7500 346
+108%
Celeron N2940 166

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.

Core 2 Duo E7500 564
+13.5%
Celeron N2940 497

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.72 0.66
Recency 10 January 2009 22 May 2014
Physical cores 2 4
Threads 2 4
Chip lithography 45 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 7 Watt

Core 2 Duo E7500 has a 9.1% higher aggregate performance score.

Celeron N2940, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 5 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, a 104.5% more advanced lithography process, and 828.6% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core 2 Duo E7500 and Celeron N2940.

Note that Core 2 Duo E7500 is a desktop processor while Celeron N2940 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Duo E7500 and Celeron N2940, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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