Celeron 2980U

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Celeron 2980U

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Celeron 2980U based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,040 Rank: 1851
Rank Name Score Visual
1847 Core 2 Duo T5870 4,046
+0.1%
1848 Core 2 Duo E4500 4,045
+0.1%
1849 Intel Core i5-430M 4,043
+0.1%
1850 Intel Celeron P4600 4,040
+0%
1851 Celeron 2980U 4,040
1852 Pentium 997 4,038
+-0%
1853 Phenom X4 9850 4,038
+-0%
1854 Core 2 Duo T5850 4,036
-0.1%
1855 Atom C3538 4,034
-0.1%
1856 Athlon II P360 4,034
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Celeron 2980U based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,318 Rank: 1700
Rank Name Score Visual
1696 Core i3 550 4,318
+0%
1697 A9-9430 4,318
+0%
1698 Pentium 2127U 4,318
+0%
1699 Pentium N3540 4,318
+0%
1700 Celeron 2980U 4,318
1701 Core i3-370M 4,318
+0%
1702 Xeon 5160 4,318
+0%
1703 Celeron 4205U 4,318
+0%
1704 Celeron J4025 4,318
+0%
1705 Phenom II X4 920 4,317
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Celeron 2980U based on single-threaded benchmark results.

3,854 Rank: 1859
Rank Name Score Visual
1855 Athlon II M300 3,864
+0.3%
1856 A6-7000 3,863
+0.2%
1857 E1-1500 3,861
+0.2%
1858 Intel Core i5-430M 3,854
+0%
1859 Celeron 2980U 3,854
1860 Pentium J4205 3,849
-0.1%
1861 Celeron N3350 3,848
-0.2%
1862 Celeron E1500 3,848
-0.2%
1863 Phenom X4 9850 3,841
-0.3%
1864 Celeron B820 3,836
-0.5%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Celeron 2980U based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,502 Rank: 1520
Rank Name Score Visual
1516 Celeron 2950M 4,503
+0%
1517 Phenom II X3 700e 4,503
+0%
1518 Phenom II X2 560 4,502
+0%
1519 Pentium 3805U 4,502
+0%
1520 Celeron 2980U 4,502
1521 A6-5357M 4,502
+0%
1522 Celeron 3955U 4,501
+-0%
1523 Core i7-2610UE 4,501
+-0%
1524 Athlon II X3 435 4,501
+-0%
1525 Xeon W3503 4,501
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Celeron 2980U based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,452 Rank: 1649
Rank Name Score Visual
1645 Celeron B840 4,452
+0%
1646 A6-9210 4,452
+0%
1647 Pentium 2127U 4,452
+0%
1648 Pentium T4500 4,452
+0%
1649 Celeron 2980U 4,452
1650 A6-1450 4,452
+0%
1651 Core i3-2367M 4,451
+-0%
1652 Celeron 1000M 4,451
+-0%
1653 Pentium 3556U 4,451
+-0%
1654 Pentium B940 4,450
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Celeron 2980U based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,483 Rank: 1518
Rank Name Score Visual
1514 Celeron G530 4,483
+0%
1515 Phenom II X2 560 4,483
+0%
1516 Pentium 3805U 4,483
+0%
1517 A6-3420M 4,483
+0%
1518 Celeron 2980U 4,483
1519 Core i3-380M 4,483
+0%
1520 Core i3-370M 4,483
+0%
1521 Athlon 5350 4,483
+0%
1522 Pentium B980 4,482
+-0%
1523 Core i3-2377M 4,482
+-0%

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Celeron 2980U Details

With a single-core score of 3854 and a multicore score of 4318, the Intel Celeron 2980U stands as a modest performer by modern standards, reflecting its origins as a low-power mobile processor launched in September 2013. Built on Intel's Haswell architecture and fabricated on a 22 nm process, the Celeron 2980U is designed for efficiency rather than raw power, targeting entry-level laptops and ultra-portable devices where thermal and power constraints are paramount. Despite its age, the chip retains relevance in niche scenarios where basic productivity and media consumption are the primary demands.

The processor features two cores and two threads, operating at a base frequency of 1.6 GHz with no turbo boost capability. It is equipped with a 2 MB L3 cache and 0.244 MiB of L2 cache, while the L1 cache totals 0.061 MiB. The integrated Intel HD graphics provide basic visual performance, suitable for standard-definition video playback and light graphical tasks, though it lacks support for modern gaming or GPU-intensive applications. The processor operates within a 15 W TDP, which allows for passive cooling in slim chassis, and is packaged in the FC-BGA1168 socket, requiring soldered installation.

Support for DDR3 memory ensures compatibility with older system designs, though it limits bandwidth compared to modern standards. The Celeron 2980U supports a range of Intel instruction sets including MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, and SSE4.2, enabling it to handle legacy software and basic multimedia operations. It also includes hardware virtualization via VT-x, which enhances performance in virtual machine environments, though this is of limited use given the chip’s low overall performance.

In benchmark testing, the Celeron 2980U ranks #1850 overall out of 2060 processors, with a multicore score of 4318 placing it below more recent low-end mobile CPUs like the Celeron N2920 and A6-5357M. Its single-core performance of 3854 is slightly better than some Atom and Pentium models but still trails behind modern low-power processors. The processor's performance is best described as adequate for basic tasks such as web browsing, office applications, and media playback, but it is clearly outclassed by modern alternatives in both speed and efficiency.

As of March 2026, the Celeron 2980U remains a relic of the early 2010s, suitable only for legacy systems or devices where cost and power consumption are more critical than performance. Its position near the bottom of benchmark rankings underscores its obsolescence in today's computing landscape, where even budget laptops offer significantly higher performance per watt.
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Intel Celeron 2980U

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Celeron 2980U
Cores: 2
Threads: 2
Base Frequency: 1600 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 16x (locked)
Core Name: Haswell
Socket: Socket G3
Package: FC-BGA1168
Target Segment: Mobile
TDP: 15 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.244 MiB
L3 Cache: 1.907 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3

Physical Specifications

Process: 22 nm
Die Area: 118 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 EIST VT-x
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