Intel Core i3-4000M vs Intel Celeron G3950

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Intel Core i3-4000M or Intel Core i3-4000M – 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 Core i3-4000M features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-4000M, you'll need a motherboard with a PGA 946 socket.
The Intel Celeron G3950 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 G3950, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-4000M Name Intel Celeron G3950
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Celeron
4 Generation 6
Intel Core i 4000M/4000H Group Intel Celeron G3000 6. Gen.
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-4000M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-4000M is 2.4 GHz
The Intel Celeron G3950 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron G3950 is 3.0 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2.4 GHz Frequency 3.0 GHz
4 Threads 2
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading No
2 CPU Cores 2
2x Cores 2x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-4000M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-4000M uses the Intel HD Graphics 4600, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Celeron G3950 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron G3950 uses the Intel HD Graphics 610, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
0.2 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
Q2/2013 Release date Q3/2016
11.1 Direct X 12
Intel HD Graphics 4600 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 610
22 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
160 Shaders 96
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
20 Execution units 12
7.5 Generation 9.5
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.05 GHz
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 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.
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.
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR4-2133, DDR3L-1600
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 37 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 51 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
37 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 51 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-4000M is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Celeron G3950 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
Q4/2013 Release date Q1/2017
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Haswell H Architecture Skylake S
22 nm Technology 14 nm
PGA 946 Socket LGA 1151
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price 49 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
3.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Celeron G3950
2C 2T @ 3.0 GHz
5223
5223
Intel Core i3-4000M
2C 4T @ 2.4 GHz
4483
4483

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Celeron G3950
2C 2T @ 3.0 GHz
2955
2955
Intel Core i3-4000M
2C 4T @ 2.4 GHz
2167
2167

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Celeron G3950
2C 2T @ 3.0 GHz
1470
1470
Intel Core i3-4000M
2C 4T @ 2.4 GHz
1255
1255

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4000M
2C 4T @ 2.4 GHz
240
240
Intel Celeron G3950
2C 2T @ 3.0 GHz
228
228