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-T40E Name Intel Celeron 2961Y
AMD G Family Intel Celeron
AMD G Group Intel Celeron 2000
1 Generation 4
Mobile Segment Mobile
 
 

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
2x Cores 2x
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
2 CPU Cores 2
2 Threads 2
1.0 GHz Frequency 1.1 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
 
 

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.
1 Execution units 10
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.85 GHz
-- Max. displays --
80 Shaders 80
1.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
Q4/2010 Release date Q4/2012
AMD Radeon HD 6250 GPU name Intel HD Graphics (Haswell GT1)
0.28 GHz GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
11 Direct X 11.1
40 nm Technology 22 nm
3 Generation 7.5
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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.
Decode h264 Decode / Encode
No VP8 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode
No VP9 No
Decode AVC Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
No 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.
-- Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
No AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
0 bytes Max. Memory 16.0 GB
1 Memory channels 2
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
None TDP down 6 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

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.
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
-- Release price --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Socket BGA 1168
Q1/2011 Release date Q4/2013
1.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
-- Chip design Monolithic
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE3, SSE4a ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
-- Part Number --
Ontario (Bobcat) Architecture Haswell U
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
40 nm Technology 22 nm