Previously, computer performance was determined only by the processor. The selection of the necessary model was based on the generation of the processor - the newer, the higher the frequency, respectively, more expensive. Intel products now produce three generations of Celeron, Pentium and Core, each of them is divided into families, and they are divided into groups.
Performance
The Celeron or Pentium chips have unique characteristics that cope with various tasks. But the speed of a computer depends not only on the characteristics of the processor, but on many factors.
Performance machines form:
- processor - cache, clock speed, number of cores;
- RAM
- graphics card and graphics system;
- cooling system.
Cache is an area of ultrafast memory for storing the most frequent processor requests. The search for any information begins precisely with analysis. If the necessary data is not found, the selection comes from the RAM. The access time to the cache memory is significantly less than to RAM, which contributes to a significant increase in overall system performance.
RAM stores all the information flows processed by the processor, is installed in the slots. The processor model determines the characteristics of the embedded modules, respectively, the boundaries of extensibility.
Clock frequency is responsible for the number of calculations performed. A frequency of 3.4 GHz means that the processor processes 3 billion 400 million clock cycles per second. It affects the performance of the computer as a whole, but is not a decisive factor.
Due to multicore, the work of special software is facilitated - games, programs for working with media. Software processes are divided into components that are executed by each core. However, it is considered erroneous that 2 cores of 2 GHz are equivalent to one with 4 GHz.
The video card is responsible for outputting the video. If it is installed, it exempts from the execution of the relevant calculations in the central processor. Otherwise, its function is performed by the integrated graphics system. Card performance is affected by several parameters. The width of the memory bus is responsible for processing a certain number of bits of information per cycle. The frequency of the core and memory affect the speed of information processing. Texture and pixel fill rates are measured in millions of pixels per second and show the amount of information displayed. To accelerate the formation of three-dimensional graphics, various 3D accelerators are used.
Thus, it is rather difficult to answer which is better - Intel Pentium or Celeron. This will require a detailed comparison of the models.
Varieties of computers
Comparison of Pentium 4 or Celeron 4 processors will help to understand which of them are more powerful, for which computer models are developed. All computers can be divided into three categories:
- The last line of the list. Such laptops are characterized by a rather limited amount of RAM and hard disk, a minimum number of items. Models are equipped with a free Linux or DOS operating system. Such a processor has a low clock frequency and cache size, and the number of cores rarely exceeds 2. They are suitable for simple tasks - working in text editors, a browser, launching players and light games.
- The next model range is characterized by an increased volume of the hard disk and the size of RAM. However, other characteristics remain the same - a free OS, a weak processor.
- In the top are weighted models with the maximum amount of hard drive memory. A powerful video card and processor can cope with any game in the best quality. In the configuration - a gaming mouse and keyboard, licensed operating system.
Pentium or Celeron?
All modern processors are produced by two companies - Intel and AMD. The Celeron or Pentium family belongs to Intel.
The full name of Celeron is Pentium Celeron. Indicates that this is a stripped-down model and is designed for low-end computers. This hierarchy was preserved before, but now the difference between them is minimal. Families are almost on the same level, but Celeron is inferior to Pentium in some parameters.
The first Celeron processor was built on the basis of Pentium 2, but Celeron M and Pentium M models are already based on identical cores. The lineup was intended for mobile PCs.
Silvermont Bay Trail-D
Silvermont Bay Trail quad-core processors with 22nm architecture are designed for mobile devices and tablets. The clock frequency varies in the range from 2 GHz to 2.41 GHz, there are 2 caches of 1 MB each, their cost is from 70 to 80 $ (4500 rubles). Year of release - 2013. The integrated graphics card accelerates to 800 GHz.
Manufacturers have significantly improved productivity and energy efficiency. Silvermont Intel Pentium or Intel Celeron single-chip chips can also be used for netbooks and nettops.
Celeron:
- J1750 core;
- J1800 core;
- J1850;
- J1900.
Pentium:
Intel Pentium J2850 - a chip for nettops and PCs. The main parameters are on a level with "Celeron".
Haswell
The release of Haswell with 22 nm technology took place in early June 2013. Hasswell is designed for ultrabooks with low energy consumption. The suffix U stands for moderate power consumption and Y stands for the lowest possible.
All models are 2-core, the processor clock speed does not accelerate.
Celeron:
- 2955U;
- 2957U
- 2961Y;
- 2980U;
- 2981U;
- 2970M.
The cheapest model costs $ 75 (4650 rubles) and it is a 2970M with a frequency of 2.2 GHz. She appeared in 2014. The next most expensive is the 2970M. Released six months earlier, costs $ 9 more - $ 86 (5330 rubles). The most expensive variety costs $ 137 (8500 rubles), it was released in the fall of 2013 - 2980U with a frequency of 1.6 GHz.
Pentium:
- 3556U;
- 3558U;
- 3560M;
- 3560Y;
- 3550M;
- 3561Y.
The 3560M is one of the latest models. Released in 2014, its cost is $ 134 (8300 rubles) - the same as the 3550M. There is a difference in clock frequency between them: the 3550M has one tenth less - 2.3 GHz. The cost of the remaining models is $ 171 (10,600 rubles), although they lag behind in all respects. The 3561Y and 3560Y have a frequency of 1.2 GHz, 3558U and 3556U - 1.7 GHz.
Haswell for PC
Pentium or Celeron Haswell processors are designed to be installed on desktop computers. Therefore, their characteristics are much more powerful than those installed in laptops.
Contain 2 cores / 2 threads. The clock frequency of the most powerful chips reaches 3.2 GHz.
Celeron:
- G1820
- G1820T;
- G1820TE;
- G1830;
- G1840;
- G1840T;
- G1850.
Pentium:
- G3220;
- G3220T;
- G3240T;
- G3250;
- G3258;
- G3260;
- G3260T;
- G3420T;
- G3430;
- G3440T;
- G3450;
- G3460;
- G3470;
Processors with a T suffix are highly energy efficient. They have noticeably low frequencies compared to well-known models.
Airmont braswell
Braswell appeared after Haswell. Reducing the technology to 14 nanometers allowed to place more elements and increase the number of cores. The first laptops entered the market in 2014. A similar architecture is designed for installation in laptops.
Celeron processor line:
The first two models have 2 cores, and the N3150 has 4. The base processor frequency varies in the range from 1.04 GHz to 1.6 GHz. The most powerful accelerate to 2.16 GHz.
Pentium has only one N3700 quad-core processor with a frequency of 1.6 GHz with the ability to overclock to 2.24 GHz. Both families are 4-threaded with Intel HD Graphics.
Pentium has two 1024K caches, while Celeron has only one. But Celeron is cheaper - its price is $ 107 (6,600 rubles), and for the purchase of Pentium you need to add $ 60 (3,700 rubles). All models have 5 USB ports, 2 memory channels of 8 GB are supported.
Celeron N3000 is installed in the Gigabyte Brix GB-BACE-3000 and ASRock Beebox mini-PCs.
Broadwell cherry trail
Broadwell Celeron or Pentium processors have 2 processor cores. Designed for installation in compact NUC desktop computers (the next generation of laptops).
They are nettops (mini PCs) for performing simple tasks - work and study. The year of release is 2015.
Laptops of this architecture have 256 KB of L2 cache per core and L3 - 2 MB. Graphics - Intel HD Graphics.
Celeron Models:
The 3215U and 3755U have a base frequency of 1.7 GHz, while the 3205U has 1.5 GHz. The highest value at 3765U is 1.9 GHz.
Pentium:
Pentium, like Celeron, has two cores and 2 threads, except for the 3825U model - it has 4 cores and 4 threads. All Pentiums have a frequency of 1.9 GHz.
Broadwell processors have no overclocking capability. The suffix U says that they belong to the line of economical models. Designed for entry-level laptops and ultra-thin ultrabooks.
Pentium Gold and Celeron G-Series
This line of Pentium or Celeron laptops came out in 2018. They meet the latest requirements, respectively, are quite powerful and productive. For example, the Gold G5600 Processor has 2 cores of 3.90 GHz each with a 4 MB cache. Installed Graphics - Intel® UHD 630.
Celeron G-series chips of the same year have less cache - only 2 MB. But however, everything else corresponds to the Pentium - Intel® UHD 630, 2 cores. Slightly inferior in clock frequency - 2x3.20 GHz.