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Intel Celeron N3160 @ 1.60GHz

Explore Intel Celeron N3160 @ 1.60GHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for laptop performance, efficiency and upgrade research.

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

Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Celeron N3160 @ 1.60GHz is a Laptop 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 1179 and a single-thread rating of 561. Its stated TDP is 6 W.

CPU Mark1,179
190 samples
Single Thread561
Overall rank#4,516
of 6,054
Reference price$349.00

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
2.4Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Celeron N3160 @ 1.60GHz is a Laptop 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 1179 and a single-thread rating of 561. Its stated TDP is 6 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Celeron N3160 @ 1.60GHz is a Laptop released in 2016. Recorded specifications include 4 cores and 4 threads, up to 2.20 GHz turbo, a 6 W reference TDP, a 1,179 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 1,179 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 561 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 FCBGA1170. 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 N3160 @ 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 1,179 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Celeron N3160 @ 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 N3160 @ 1.60GHz?

Start with FCBGA1170 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 N3160 @ 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 N3160 @ 1.60GHzThis CPU1,179 points
05AMD A6-9210AMD1,170 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

02AMD A6-9210AMD1,029 points
04Intel Celeron N3160 @ 1.60GHzThis CPU561 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Intel Celeron N3160 @ 1.60GHzThis CPU196.5 Mark/W
04AMD A6-9210AMD78.0 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
25,754.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
433.20
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
551.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
4.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
1,361.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
5,730.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
119.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
3,349.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryLaptop
Release year2016
SocketFCBGA1170
Cores / threads4 / 4
Base clock1.60 GHz
Max turbo2.20 GHz
TDP6 W
Integrated graphicsIntel HD Graphics 400

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