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AMD Athlon II 160u

Explore AMD Athlon II 160u technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for performance, compatibility and upgrade comparisons.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
1.9/ 10
Technical rating

Outdated for demanding workloads

AMD Athlon II 160u is a Desktop processor with 1 cores and 1 threads. Its base clock is 1.8 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 358 and a single-thread rating of 717. Its stated TDP is 20 W.

CPU Mark358
20 samples
Single Thread717
Overall rank#5,541
of 6,054
Reference price$29.99

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
1.9Outdated for demanding workloads

AMD Athlon II 160u is a Desktop processor with 1 cores and 1 threads. Its base clock is 1.8 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 358 and a single-thread rating of 717. Its stated TDP is 20 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The AMD Athlon II 160u is a Desktop released in 2010. Recorded specifications include 1 cores and 1 threads, a 20 W reference TDP, a 358 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 358 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 717 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

No confirmed socket is recorded for this processor. Verify the exact device or motherboard with the manufacturer before planning an upgrade.

Memory and power

The 20 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key AMD Athlon II 160u specifications?

The main recorded details are 1 cores and 1 threads, a 20 W reference TDP, a 358 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the AMD Athlon II 160u good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the AMD Athlon II 160u?

A confirmed socket is not recorded here. Use the device model or manufacturer specifications to identify compatible hardware.

How much power does the AMD Athlon II 160u use?

The recorded reference TDP is 20 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01AMD Sempron 3800+AMD360 points
02AMD Athlon II 160uThis CPU358 points
03AMD Athlon II 170uAMD355 points
04AMD Athlon 64 3800+AMD350 points
05AMD Sempron LE-1200AMD349 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01AMD Athlon II 170uAMD731 points
02AMD Athlon II 160uThis CPU717 points
03AMD Athlon 64 3800+AMD658 points
04AMD Sempron LE-1200AMD551 points
05AMD Sempron 3800+AMD422 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01AMD Athlon II 160uThis CPU17.9 Mark/W
02AMD Athlon II 170uAMD17.8 Mark/W
03AMD Athlon 64 3800+AMD7.8 Mark/W
04AMD Sempron LE-1200AMD7.8 Mark/W
05AMD Sempron 3800+AMD5.8 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Single ThreadMOps/Sec
717.00

Core specifications

BrandAMD
CategoryDesktop
Release year2010
Socket—
Cores / threads1 / 1
Base clock1.80 GHz
Max turbo—
TDP20 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

L1I1 x 64 KB
L1D1 x 64 KB
L21 x 1024 KB