Intel Celeron N2940 socket: BGA 1170
The Intel Celeron N2940 uses the BGA 1170 socket on Bay Trail-M boards. It is a quad core SoC from 1.83 GHz to 2.25 GHz at 7.5 W with HD Graphics up to 854 MHz.
- Socket
- BGA 1170
- Launched
- September 2014
- Cores and threads
- 4 and 4
- Base power
- 7.5 W
- Codename
- Bay Trail-M
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- Intel Celeron
- Clocks
- 1.83 / 2.25 GHz
Intel Celeron N2940 specifications
| Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Silvermont cores on 22 nm |
| Clocks | 1.83 GHz base, up to 2.25 GHz burst |
| Cache | 2 MB L2 cache |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 7.5 W |
| Manufacturing process | 22 nm |
| Memory support | DDR3L-1333, two channels, up to 8 GB |
| PCI Express | PCIe 2.0, 4 lanes |
| Integrated graphics | Intel HD Graphics (up to 854 MHz) |
| ECC memory | No |
| Package | FCBGA1170 (25 × 27 mm, soldered) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Celeron N2940 needs a motherboard with a BGA 1170 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the BGA 1170 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
BGA 1170 at a glance
| Type | BGA, 1,170 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 25 × 27 mm |
| Introduced | September 2013 |
| Memory | DDR3L-1066 and 1333, one or two channels, up to 8 GB, ECC on Atom E3800 designs |
| Cooler mounting holes | Not applicable (soldered) |
What the Celeron N2940 is
The Celeron N2940 refreshes quad Bay Trail-M on BGA 1170 with higher bursts. It runs 4 cores and 4 threads at 1.83 GHz base with bursts to 2.25 GHz. Two megabytes of L2 cache cover family multitasking. Power is 7.5 W on 22 nm from late 2014.
The extra burst over the N2930 smooths foreground tabs at the same power. HD Graphics up to 854 MHz plays video on notebook panels. Four threads handle browsing with updates. The soldered package means the notebook choice locks everything.
DDR3L-1333 over two channels to 8 GB feeds cores and graphics. The N2940 covers refresh family notebooks where a little more burst must stay at 7.5 W.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The N2940 solders to BGA 1170 with 7.5 W cooling. No swap exists. Refresh bodies pair it with larger SSDs. Memory locks at purchase on soldered designs.
SoC SATA and USB serve peripherals. The LGA, PGA and BGA: CPU package types explained guide explains soldered limits.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR3L-1333 over two channels to 8 GB suits refresh family use. Paired memory helps HD Graphics calls. Eight gigabytes with an SSD covers school work.
PCIe 2.0 with 4 lanes serves Wi-Fi and SSDs. A SATA SSD matches the power budget. Most builds stay integrated.
Cooling is a small fan for 7.5 W. Bursts to 2.25 GHz need ventilation. Carts need airflow.
Upgrade paths
On the same socket, the Intel Celeron N2930 at lower bursts below saves cost, while Braswell quads cover newer duty. All share BGA-1170.
The N2940 remains the Bay Trail-M quad burst lead.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Celeron N2940 use?
It uses BGA 1170, soldered.
How many cores does the Celeron N2940 have?
Four cores and four threads at 1.83 GHz base with bursts to 2.25 GHz.
Which graphics does the Celeron N2940 include?
Intel HD Graphics up to 854 MHz.
When did the Celeron N2940 launch?
Late 2014 refresh.
Sources and verification
- Silvermont microarchitecture (Wikipedia, Bay Trail-M table)
- Intel Celeron Processor N2840 specifications (Intel, Bay Trail-M family data)
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