Celeron N2940

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Celeron N2940

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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 N2940 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

3,872 Rank: 1979
Rank Name Score Visual
1975 Pentium N3520 3,883
+0.3%
1976 E-450 3,881
+0.2%
1977 Celeron 887 3,879
+0.2%
1978 Athlon X2 4450e 3,877
+0.1%
1979 Celeron N2940 3,872
1980 Intel Core i3-370M 3,871
+-0%
1981 Atom D2550 3,871
+-0%
1982 Phenom X4 9500 3,871
+-0%
1983 Turion X2 Ultra Mobile ZM-82 3,870
-0.1%
1984 Atom x7-Z8750 3,867
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Celeron N2940 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,299 Rank: 1757
Rank Name Score Visual
1753 Athlon 64 X2 5400+ 4,301
+0%
1754 A4-4020 4,300
+0%
1755 A6-5400K 4,299
+0%
1756 Pentium E6300 4,299
+0%
1757 Celeron N2940 4,299
1758 Pentium 3556U 4,299
+0%
1759 Athlon II X2 240e 4,299
+0%
1760 E2-6110 4,299
+0%
1761 Core 2 Duo P9600 4,298
+-0%
1762 A4-6210 4,298
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Celeron N2940 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

3,588 Rank: 1979
Rank Name Score Visual
1975 Atom D2550 3,613
+0.7%
1976 Celeron N3160 3,609
+0.6%
1977 Phenom X4 9500 3,605
+0.5%
1978 E1-1200 3,600
+0.3%
1979 Celeron N2940 3,588
1980 Celeron N3010 3,585
-0.1%
1981 Atom D525 3,585
-0.1%
1982 Intel Pentium N3710 3,584
-0.1%
1983 Intel Atom x5-Z8550 3,584
-0.1%
1984 Atom D425 3,584
-0.1%

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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 N2940 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,490 Rank: 1608
Rank Name Score Visual
1604 Sempron 3850 4,491
+0%
1605 Pentium E5500 4,490
+0%
1606 A6-4400M 4,490
+0%
1607 Atom x5-Z8500 4,490
+0%
1608 Celeron N2940 4,490
1609 E2-3800 4,490
+0%
1610 Core i3-2375M 4,489
+-0%
1611 Athlon II X2 260 4,489
+-0%
1612 Celeron 1017U 4,489
+-0%
1613 E2-9010 4,489
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Celeron N2940 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,475 Rank: 1492
Rank Name Score Visual
1488 Pentium G870 4,475
+0%
1489 Core M-5Y71 4,475
+0%
1490 Phenom II X2 555 4,475
+0%
1491 A10-7300 4,475
+0%
1492 Celeron N2940 4,475
1493 Core i3-2330M 4,474
+-0%
1494 Celeron 3965U 4,474
+-0%
1495 A6-7400K 4,474
+-0%
1496 Xeon E3110 4,474
+-0%
1497 Celeron N2930 4,474
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Celeron N2940 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,469 Rank: 1616
Rank Name Score Visual
1612 Celeron 1007U 4,469
+0%
1613 Atom Z3770 4,469
+0%
1614 Celeron N2930 4,469
+0%
1615 A4-5000 4,469
+0%
1616 Celeron N2940 4,469
1617 Celeron B815 4,468
+-0%
1618 Celeron 887 4,468
+-0%
1619 Athlon II X2 255 4,468
+-0%
1620 A4-4000 4,468
+-0%
1621 Pentium P6200 4,468
+-0%

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Celeron N2940 Details

Ranking #1979 of 2060 in single-core performance, the Intel Celeron N2940 presents a stark contrast to today's high-end processors, where top-tier chips exceed 8,000 points in single-core tests. Launched in May 2014, this mobile processor is now over a decade old, placing it firmly in the category of legacy hardware. Its 22 nm manufacturing process and BGA1170 package reflect the design constraints of its era, and its 7 W TDP underscores a focus on power efficiency rather than raw performance. Despite its age, the Celeron N2940 remains relevant in niche applications where low power consumption and basic computing tasks are prioritized.

The processor features four cores based on Intel's Bay Trail-M architecture, operating at a base frequency of 1.83 GHz with a turbo boost up to 2.25 GHz. It includes 0.053 MiB of L1 cache per core and 0.488 MiB of L2 cache per core, with no L3 cache. It supports DDR3 memory and integrates Intel HD Graphics, a common feature in low-power mobile platforms. The absence of Simultaneous Multithreading means it does not benefit from hyperthreading, and the locked multiplier limits overclocking potential. While it supports a broad range of instruction sets, including SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, and AES-NI, it lacks support for SSE4a and newer extensions like AVX-512, which can impact performance in modern software.

In benchmark testing, the Celeron N2940 achieves an overall score of 3,872, placing it near the bottom of the rankings. Its single-core score of 3,588 and multicore score of 4,299 reflect its limitations in both raw processing power and parallel workloads. It is outperformed by several modern low-power processors, including the Intel Atom x5-Z8550 and AMD A4-6210, which deliver comparable or better performance with more advanced architectures. However, it holds its own against older dual-core processors like the Core 2 Duo P9600 and Sempron 3850, demonstrating that while it is outdated, it still retains some utility in basic computing scenarios.

The Celeron N2940's integrated HD Graphics provide basic visual performance suitable for office applications and light media playback but fall short of handling modern games or graphic-intensive tasks. Its support for a wide range of x86 extensions, including AES, FMA3, and BMI2, ensures compatibility with many legacy and mid-range software applications. However, its lack of ECC memory support and limited cache hierarchy make it unsuitable for server or high-reliability environments.

As of March 2026, the Intel Celeron N2940 is best suited for entry-level devices such as netbooks, embedded systems, or secondary computing devices where power efficiency and low cost are more critical than performance. It remains a viable option for basic productivity tasks but is no longer competitive in any performance-intensive role. Its position in the benchmark rankings reflects the rapid pace of technological advancement in the mobile processor market, where even decade-old designs are now considered obsolete.
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Intel Celeron N2940

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Celeron N2940
Cores: 4
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 1830 MHz
Core Name: Bay Trail-M
Socket: BGA1170
Package: FC-BGA1170
Target Segment: Mobile
TDP: 7 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 54.272 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.488 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3

Physical Specifications

Process: 22 nm
Manufacturer: Intel

CPU Features

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX EIST SSE4a SHA AMD-Vi AMD-V TSME SenseMI SMT SME SEV BPT
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