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Intel Celeron 2980U @ 1.60GHz

Explore Intel Celeron 2980U @ 1.60GHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for laptop performance, efficiency and upgrade research.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
2.7/ 10
Technical rating

Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Celeron 2980U @ 1.60GHz is a Laptop processor with 2 cores and 2 threads. Its base clock is 1.6 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 1082 and a single-thread rating of 932. Its stated TDP is 15 W.

CPU Mark1,082
8 samples
Single Thread932
Overall rank#4,618
of 6,054
Reference price—

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
2.7Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Celeron 2980U @ 1.60GHz is a Laptop processor with 2 cores and 2 threads. Its base clock is 1.6 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 1082 and a single-thread rating of 932. Its stated TDP is 15 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Celeron 2980U @ 1.60GHz is a Laptop released in 2014. Recorded specifications include 2 cores and 2 threads, a 15 W reference TDP, a 1,082 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 1,082 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 932 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

It uses socket FCBGA1168. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

The 15 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 Intel Celeron 2980U @ 1.60GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 2 cores and 2 threads, a 15 W reference TDP, a 1,082 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Celeron 2980U @ 1.60GHz 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 Intel Celeron 2980U @ 1.60GHz?

Start with FCBGA1168 motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.

How much power does the Intel Celeron 2980U @ 1.60GHz use?

The recorded reference TDP is 15 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.

02Intel Celeron 2980U @ 1.60GHzThis CPU1,082 points
05Intel Pentium B980 @ 2.40GHzIntel1,077 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

03Intel Pentium B980 @ 2.40GHzIntel1,032 points
04Intel Celeron 2980U @ 1.60GHzThis CPU932 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Intel Celeron 2980U @ 1.60GHzThis CPU72.1 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

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
18,103.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
227.80
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
696.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
11.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
2,872.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
3,667.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
147.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
2,414.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryLaptop
Release year2014
SocketFCBGA1168
Cores / threads2 / 2
Base clock1.60 GHz
Max turbo—
TDP15 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

L1I4 x 32 KB
L1D4 x 32 KB
L24 x 256 KB
L32 MB