Intel Celeron G3930 vs Intel Atom Z2560

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Intel Celeron G3930 or Intel Celeron G3930 – 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 Intel Celeron G3930 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron G3930, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
The Intel Atom Z2560 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2013 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom Z2560, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA socket.
Intel Celeron G3000 6. Gen. Group Intel Atom Z2500/Z2700
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
6 Generation 2
Intel Celeron Family Intel Atom
Intel Celeron G3930 Name Intel Atom Z2560
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Celeron G3930 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron G3930 is 2.9 GHz
The Intel Atom Z2560 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom Z2560 is 1.6 GHz
2 Threads 4
No Hyperthreading Yes
2.9 GHz Frequency 1.6 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
2x Cores 2x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Celeron G3930 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron G3930 uses the Intel HD Graphics 610, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Atom Z2560 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom Z2560 uses the PowerVR SGX544 MP2, which has 8 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
Intel HD Graphics 610 GPU name PowerVR SGX544 MP2
-- Max. displays --
14 nm Technology 45 nm
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
9.5 Generation --
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
12 Direct X 10.1
12 Execution units 4
96 Shaders 8
Q3/2016 Release date Q1/2010
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

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.
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode VP9 No
Decode VC-1 No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode JPEG No
Decode / Encode AVC No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 2.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 8.5 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
Yes ECC No
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 8.5 GB/s
2 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 2.0 GB
DDR4-2133, DDR3L-1600 Memory type LPDDR2-1066
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 51 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.
100 °C Tjunction max 90 °C
51 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Celeron G3930 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Atom Z2560 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
14 nm Technology 32 nm
Skylake S Architecture Cloverview
LGA 1151 Socket BGA
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSSE3
2.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
40 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization None
Q1/2017 Release date Q2/2013
0 bytes L2-Cache 1.0 MB
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)