Intel Celeron N3160

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Intel Celeron N3160

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Intel Celeron N3160 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

3,833 Rank: 2001
Rank Name Score Visual
1997 Atom N570 3,845
+0.3%
1998 Atom D425 3,845
+0.3%
1999 Sempron LE-1300 3,841
+0.2%
2000 E-300 3,835
+0.1%
2001 Intel Celeron N3160 3,833
2002 Atom Z3740D 3,833
+0%
2003 E1-2100 3,832
+-0%
2004 Celeron N2807 3,831
-0.1%
2005 Celeron N3000 3,829
-0.1%
2006 C-70 3,829
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Intel Celeron N3160 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,321 Rank: 1683
Rank Name Score Visual
1679 Celeron 3865U 4,323
+0%
1680 Phenom X4 9650 4,323
+0%
1681 Pentium G2020 4,322
+0%
1682 A4-7300 4,322
+0%
1683 Intel Celeron N3160 4,321
1684 A6-7400K 4,321
+0%
1685 Celeron B820 4,320
+-0%
1686 A9-9420 4,320
+-0%
1687 Core 2 Duo T9800 4,320
+-0%
1688 Athlon II X2 215 4,320
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Intel Celeron N3160 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

3,507 Rank: 2013
Rank Name Score Visual
2009 Intel Core i3-380UM 3,536
+0.8%
2010 Atom Z3740D 3,529
+0.6%
2011 Athlon X2 QL-60 3,518
+0.3%
2012 Intel Celeron N3060 3,514
+0.2%
2013 Intel Celeron N3160 3,507
2014 Celeron B710 3,493
-0.4%
2015 Sempron LE-1250 3,492
-0.4%
2016 Intel Celeron N3050 3,491
-0.5%
2017 Intel Core i5-430UM 3,489
-0.5%
2018 Athlon 64 3700+ 3,489
-0.5%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Intel Celeron N3160 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Intel Celeron N3160 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Intel Celeron N3160 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

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Intel Celeron N3160 Details

For users seeking a budget-friendly mobile processor with integrated graphics, the Intel Celeron N3160 offers a modest entry point into the world of low-power computing. Built on Intel's Airmont microarchitecture at a 14 nm process, this processor was released in the early 2010s and is now considered an outdated device, no longer competitive in modern performance benchmarks. Despite its age, the N3160 remains relevant for basic computing tasks such as web browsing, document editing, and media playback on lightweight systems.

The processor features four cores and four threads, running at a base frequency of 1.6 GHz with a turbo frequency of up to 2.24 GHz. It includes 2 MiB of L2 cache, but lacks an L3 cache, which limits its ability to handle complex workloads efficiently. With a TDP of just 4 W, the N3160 is designed for ultra-low-power devices, making it ideal for fanless notebooks and compact tablets. It supports up to 8 GB of DDR3 memory, with a maximum memory bandwidth of 10.6 GB/s, suitable for light multitasking but insufficient for demanding applications.

Integrated into the N3160 is Intel's HD Graphics 400, a basic GPU capable of handling 1080p video playback and casual gaming at low settings. It features a base frequency of 320 MHz and can boost to 640 MHz, with support for up to 8 GB of shared memory. The processor also supports a variety of instruction sets, including SSE, AVX, AVX2, AES, and BMI, ensuring compatibility with older software while offering limited acceleration for modern workloads.

In terms of performance, the Intel Celeron N3160 scores 3,833 overall, placing it at #2001 out of 2060 CPUs in the benchmark database. Its single-core score of 3,507 ranks it #2013, while its multicore score of 4,321 places it #1683. These results indicate that the N3160 is significantly outperformed by even entry-level modern processors, particularly in multi-threaded tasks. It competes with older mobile CPUs like the Celeron N3050 and N3000, but falls behind more capable devices such as the Atom N570 and D425.

As of March 2026, the Intel Celeron N3160 is best suited for legacy systems, educational devices, or as a secondary processor in embedded applications. Its low power consumption and integrated graphics make it a viable option for basic computing, but its performance limitations render it unsuitable for gaming, content creation, or any demanding use case. Users seeking improved performance should consider more recent Intel Celeron or Intel Core processors with updated architectures and higher performance capabilities.
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Intel Intel Celeron N3160

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Intel Celeron N3160
Family: Celeron
Series: N3000
Model Number: N3160
Cores: 4
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 1600 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 2240 MHz
Microarchitecture: Airmont
Core Name: Braswell
Target Segment: Mobile
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 4 W
Release Price: $107.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Instruction Cache: 128 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 96.0512 KiB (6-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 2 MiB (16-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 0 MiB (No)

Memory Specifications

Maximum Memory: 8 GB

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 400
GPU Max Frequency: 640 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Manufacturer: Intel
Technology: CMOS
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX EIST SSE4a SHA AMD-Vi AMD-V TSME SenseMI SMT SME SEV
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