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Intel Celeron M 520 @ 1.60GHz

Explore Intel Celeron M 520 @ 1.60GHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for laptop performance, efficiency and upgrade research.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
1.6/ 10
Technical rating

Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Celeron M 520 @ 1.60GHz is a Laptop processor with 1 cores and 1 threads. Its base clock is 1.6 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 239 and a single-thread rating of 505. Its stated TDP is 30 W.

CPU Mark239
68 samples
Single Thread505
Overall rank#5,772
of 6,054
Reference price—

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
1.6Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Celeron M 520 @ 1.60GHz is a Laptop processor with 1 cores and 1 threads. Its base clock is 1.6 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 239 and a single-thread rating of 505. Its stated TDP is 30 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Celeron M 520 @ 1.60GHz is a Laptop released in 2008. Recorded specifications include 1 cores and 1 threads, a 30 W reference TDP, a 239 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 239 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 505 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 PPGA478. 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 30 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 M 520 @ 1.60GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 1 cores and 1 threads, a 30 W reference TDP, a 239 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Celeron M 520 @ 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 M 520 @ 1.60GHz?

Start with PPGA478 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 M 520 @ 1.60GHz use?

The recorded reference TDP is 30 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.

01Intel Celeron M 520 @ 1.60GHzThis CPU239 points
02Intel Pentium M 1.70GHzIntel239 points
03VIA Nano L2007@1600MHzUnknown238 points
04Mobile AMD Athlon XP-M 3000+Unknown238 points
05Mobile AMD Athlon XP-M 2800+Unknown238 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Intel Celeron M 520 @ 1.60GHzThis CPU505 points
02Mobile AMD Athlon XP-M 2800+Unknown385 points
03Mobile AMD Athlon XP-M 3000+Unknown365 points
04Intel Pentium M 1.70GHzIntel318 points
05VIA Nano L2007@1600MHzUnknown273 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Intel Pentium M 1.70GHzIntel9.8 Mark/W
02VIA Nano L2007@1600MHzUnknown9.5 Mark/W
03Intel Celeron M 520 @ 1.60GHzThis CPU8.0 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
5,418.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
70.10
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
89.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
1.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
520.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
959.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
33.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
681.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryLaptop
Release year2008
SocketPPGA478
Cores / threads1 / 1
Base clock1.60 GHz
Max turbo—
TDP30 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

L1I1 x 32 KB
L1D1 x 32 KB
L21 x 1024 KB