AMD G-T40E vs Intel Celeron 2961Y

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AMD G-T40E or AMD G-T40E – 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 G-T40E features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD G series.
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 G Group Intel Celeron 2000
AMD G Family Intel Celeron
Mobile Segment Mobile
1 Generation 4
AMD G-T40E Name Intel Celeron 2961Y
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD G-T40E has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD G-T40E is 1.0 GHz
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
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
2 Threads 2
2x Cores 2x
No Hyperthreading No
2 CPU Cores 2
1.0 GHz Frequency 1.1 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD G-T40E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD G-T40E uses the AMD Radeon HD 6250, which has 80 texture shaders
and 1 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
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.
11 Direct X 11.1
3 Generation 7.5
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.85 GHz
Q4/2010 Release date Q4/2012
40 nm Technology 22 nm
AMD Radeon HD 6250 GPU name Intel HD Graphics (Haswell GT1)
1 Execution units 10
0.28 GHz GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
-- Max. displays --
1.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
80 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.
No VP9 No
No VP8 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode h264 Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
Decode AVC Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode
Decode VC-1 Decode
 
 

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.
pci PCIe pci
1 Memory channels 2
No AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
0 bytes Max. Memory 16.0 GB
-- Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
DDR3L-1066 Memory type DDR3L-1600, LPDDR3-1600
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 6.4 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.
6.4 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 11.5 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP down 6 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD G-T40E is manufactured using a 40 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 1.0 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.
-- Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price --
SSE3, SSE4a ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Q1/2011 Release date Q4/2013
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Part Number --
Ontario (Bobcat) Architecture Haswell U
40 nm Technology 22 nm
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
1.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Socket BGA 1168
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux