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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Celeron N2940 vs Ryzen 7 8700F

The Celeron N2940 is slightly slower than the Ryzen 7 8700F on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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  • Up to 2% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 10 years newer
  • Available for $176.43

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Ryzen 7 8700F ranks 30 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 7 8700F has 4 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 7 8700F has 12 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp
Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 7 8700F has a 124% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 7 8700F boosts 122% higher.

TDPhelp

Celeron N2940 draws 58W less power.

Intel BGA 1170
Sockethelp
AM5
Bay Trail-M
Codenamehelp
Phoenix
Mobile
Segmenthelp
Desktop
HD Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics
DDR3
RAMhelp
5200 MHz (DDR5)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Celeron N2940 or Ryzen 7 8700F?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Celeron N2940 or Ryzen 7 8700F?expand_more
They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.
differenceWhat is the difference between Celeron N2940 and Ryzen 7 8700F?expand_more
Performance: Celeron N2940 scores 23/100, Ryzen 7 8700F scores 53/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Celeron N2940 or Ryzen 7 8700F bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Celeron N2940 or Ryzen 7 8700F?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.

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