AMD FX-8140 vs Intel Celeron 2961Y

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AMD FX-8140 or AMD FX-8140 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD FX-8140 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2012 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD FX series.
To use the AMD FX-8140, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3+ socket.
The Intel Celeron 2961Y features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron 2961Y, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
AMD FX-8000 Group Intel Celeron 2000
2 Generation 4
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
AMD FX-8140 Name Intel Celeron 2961Y
AMD FX Family Intel Celeron
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD FX-8140 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD FX-8140 is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.1 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Celeron 2961Y has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron 2961Y is 1.1 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
8 CPU Cores 2
8x Cores 2x
normal Core architecture normal
3.2 GHz Frequency 1.1 GHz
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
No Hyperthreading No
8 Threads 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD FX-8140 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Celeron 2961Y has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron 2961Y uses the Intel HD Graphics (Haswell GT1), which has 80 texture shaders
and 10 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Direct X 11.1
-- Generation 7.5
-- Max. displays --
-- Release date Q4/2012
-- Technology 22 nm
GPU name Intel HD Graphics (Haswell GT1)
-- Execution units 10
-- GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.85 GHz
-- Shaders 80
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
-- VP9 No
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- VP8 No
-- AV1 No
-- VC-1 Decode
-- JPEG Decode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3L-1600, LPDDR3-1600
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
-- Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
0 bytes Max. Memory 16.0 GB
Yes ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 11.5 W watts.
None TDP down 6 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 11.5 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD FX-8140 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Celeron 2961Y is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
Vishera (Bulldozer) Architecture Haswell U
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
32 nm Technology 22 nm
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
AM3+ Socket BGA 1168
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Release price --
8.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
-- Chip design Monolithic
Q4/2012 Release date Q4/2013
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2