Intel Celeron 3855U vs Intel Celeron N3160

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Intel Celeron 3855U or Intel Celeron 3855U – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Celeron 3855U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2015 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
The Intel Celeron N3160 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2016 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron N3160, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1170 socket.
Intel Celeron 3855U Name Intel Celeron N3160
Intel Celeron 3000 Group Intel Celeron J3000/N3000
Mobile Segment Mobile
7 Generation 8
Intel Celeron Family Intel Celeron
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Celeron 3855U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron 3855U is 1.6 GHz
The Intel Celeron N3160 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron N3160 is 1.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.24 GHz.
None None 2.24 GHz
2 Threads 4
No Hyperthreading No
2 CPU Cores 4
No Overclocking No
2x Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
1.6 GHz Frequency 1.6 GHz
None None 2.24 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Celeron 3855U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron 3855U uses the Intel HD Graphics 510, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Celeron N3160 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron N3160 uses the Intel HD Graphics 400, which has 96 texture shaders
0.9 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.64 GHz
-- Max. displays --
12.0 Direct X 12
14 nm Technology 14 nm
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
96 Shaders 96
9 Generation 8
Q1/2015 Release date Q1/2015
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.32 GHz
12 Execution units 12
Intel HD Graphics 510 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 400
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode JPEG Decode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
Decode VP9 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 8.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-2133, DDR3L-1600, LPDDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3L-1600
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
32.0 GB Max. Memory 8.0 GB
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 6 W watts.
10 W TDP down 4 W
100 °C Tjunction max 90 °C
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 6 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Celeron 3855U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Celeron N3160 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
2.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
14 nm Technology 14 nm
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Q4/2015 Release date Q1/2016
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Kaby Lake U Architecture Braswell
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
-- Part Number --
107 $ Release price --
Socket BGA 1170
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Celeron N3160
4C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
3161
3161
Intel Celeron 3855U
2C 2T @ 1.6 GHz
3022
3022

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Celeron 3855U
2C 2T @ 1.6 GHz
632
632
Intel Celeron N3160
4C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
512
512

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Celeron 3855U
2C 2T @ 1.6 GHz
361
361
Intel Celeron N3160
4C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
179
179

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Celeron N3160
4C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
136
136
Intel Celeron 3855U
2C 2T @ 1.6 GHz
127
127