Celeron N2940 vs i7-870S

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-870S
2010
4 cores / 8 threads, 82 Watt
1.74
+164%
Celeron N2940
2014
4 cores / 4 threads, 7 Watt
0.66

Core i7-870S outperforms Celeron N2940 by a whopping 164% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-870S and Celeron N2940 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking20272742
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Celeron
Power efficiency2.018.92
Architecture codenameLynnfield (2009−2010)Bay Trail-M (2013−2014)
Release date19 July 2010 (14 years ago)22 May 2014 (10 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i7-870S 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads84
Base clock speed2.66 GHz1.83 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz2.25 GHz
Bus rate2.5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)56K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)0 KB
Chip lithography45 nm22 nm
Die size296 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Number of transistors774 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-870S 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
SocketFCLGA1156,LGA1156FCBGA1170
Power consumption (TDP)82 Watt7.5 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-870S and Celeron N2940. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology1.0-
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
Idle States++
Demand Based Switching-no data
PAE36 Bitno data
Smart Connectno data+

Security technologies

Core i7-870S 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 i7-870S and Celeron N2940 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-870S and Celeron N2940. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size16 GB8 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/s21.32 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel HD Graphics for Intel Atom Processor Z3700 Series
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data854 MHz

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-870S and Celeron N2940 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data2

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-870S and Celeron N2940.

PCIe version2.02.0
PCI Express lanes164
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.

i7-870S 1.74
+164%
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.

i7-870S 2765
+165%
Celeron N2940 1044

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.74 0.66
Recency 19 July 2010 22 May 2014
Threads 8 4
Chip lithography 45 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 82 Watt 7 Watt

i7-870S has a 163.6% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more threads.

Celeron N2940, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 3 years, a 104.5% more advanced lithography process, and 1071.4% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-870S is our recommended choice as it beats the Celeron N2940 in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-870S is a desktop processor while Celeron N2940 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-870S and Celeron N2940, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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