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.
7 Generation 8
Intel Celeron 3855U Name Intel Celeron N3160
Intel Celeron Family Intel Celeron
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Celeron 3000 Group Intel Celeron J3000/N3000
 
 

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.
2 Threads 4
2 CPU Cores 4
None None 2.24 GHz
None None 2.24 GHz
No Hyperthreading No
1.6 GHz Frequency 1.6 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2x Cores 4x
No Overclocking No
 
 

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
Intel HD Graphics 510 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 400
96 Shaders 96
14 nm Technology 14 nm
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.32 GHz
12 Execution units 12
0.9 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.64 GHz
12.0 Direct X 12
9 Generation 8
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
Q1/2015 Release date Q1/2015
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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 JPEG Decode
No AV1 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-2133, DDR3L-1600, LPDDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3L-1600
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 8.0 GB
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
 
 

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.
100 °C Tjunction max 90 °C
10 W TDP down 4 W
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.
107 $ Release price --
14 nm Technology 14 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
2.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
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Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Socket BGA 1170
Kaby Lake U Architecture Braswell
Q4/2015 Release date Q1/2016
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
 
 

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