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Intel Celeron U3600 @ 1.20GHz

Explore Intel Celeron U3600 @ 1.20GHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for laptop performance, efficiency and upgrade research.

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

Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Celeron U3600 @ 1.20GHz is a Laptop processor with 2 cores and 2 threads. Its base clock is 1.2 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 539 and a single-thread rating of 519. Its stated TDP is 18 W.

CPU Mark539
27 samples
Single Thread519
Overall rank#5,309
of 6,054
Reference price—

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
1.9Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Celeron U3600 @ 1.20GHz is a Laptop processor with 2 cores and 2 threads. Its base clock is 1.2 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 539 and a single-thread rating of 519. Its stated TDP is 18 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Celeron U3600 @ 1.20GHz is a Laptop released in 2011. Recorded specifications include 2 cores and 2 threads, a 18 W reference TDP, a 539 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 539 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 519 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 BGA1288. 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 18 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 U3600 @ 1.20GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 2 cores and 2 threads, a 18 W reference TDP, a 539 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Celeron U3600 @ 1.20GHz 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 U3600 @ 1.20GHz?

Start with BGA1288 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 U3600 @ 1.20GHz use?

The recorded reference TDP is 18 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.

02AMD E1-6010 APUAMD541 points
04Intel Celeron U3600 @ 1.20GHzThis CPU539 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

03Intel Celeron U3600 @ 1.20GHzThis CPU519 points
04AMD E1-6010 APUAMD426 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Intel Atom Z3735F @ 1.33GHzIntel122.7 Mark/W
02AMD E1-6010 APUAMD54.1 Mark/W
04Intel Celeron U3600 @ 1.20GHzThis CPU29.9 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
9,491.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
102.90
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
329.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
5.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
1,331.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
1,976.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
65.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
1,217.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryLaptop
Release year2011
SocketBGA1288
Cores / threads2 / 2
Base clock1.20 GHz
Max turbo—
TDP18 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
L30 MB