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Intel Celeron J3160 @ 1.60GHz

Explore Intel Celeron J3160 @ 1.60GHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for performance, compatibility and upgrade comparisons.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
2.4/ 10
Technical rating

Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Celeron J3160 @ 1.60GHz is a Desktop processor with 4 cores and 4 threads. It runs at 1.6 GHz and boosts up to 2.2 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 1248 and a single-thread rating of 596. Its stated TDP is 6 W.

CPU Mark1,248
115 samples
Single Thread596
Overall rank#4,448
of 6,054
Reference price—

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
2.4Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Celeron J3160 @ 1.60GHz is a Desktop processor with 4 cores and 4 threads. It runs at 1.6 GHz and boosts up to 2.2 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 1248 and a single-thread rating of 596. Its stated TDP is 6 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Celeron J3160 @ 1.60GHz is a Desktop released in 2016. Recorded specifications include 4 cores and 4 threads, up to 2.20 GHz turbo, a 6 W reference TDP, a 1,248 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 1,248 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 596 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 BGA1170. 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 6 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 J3160 @ 1.60GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 4 cores and 4 threads, up to 2.20 GHz turbo, a 6 W reference TDP, a 1,248 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Celeron J3160 @ 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 J3160 @ 1.60GHz?

Start with BGA1170 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 J3160 @ 1.60GHz use?

The recorded reference TDP is 6 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.

03Intel Celeron J3160 @ 1.60GHzThis CPU1,248 points
04Intel Pentium G620 @ 2.60GHzIntel1,247 points
05AMD Phenom II X2 B55AMD1,243 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01AMD Phenom II X2 B55AMD1,216 points
02Intel Pentium G620 @ 2.60GHzIntel1,177 points
05Intel Celeron J3160 @ 1.60GHzThis CPU596 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Intel Celeron J3160 @ 1.60GHzThis CPU208.0 Mark/W
05AMD Phenom II X2 B55AMD15.5 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
27,008.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
463.10
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
572.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
5.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
1,396.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
6,241.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
116.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
3,531.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryDesktop
Release year2016
SocketBGA1170
Cores / threads4 / 4
Base clock1.60 GHz
Max turbo2.20 GHz
TDP6 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

L1I4 x 32 KB
L1D4 x 24 KB
L22 x 1024 KB