Intel Celeron N3060 vs Intel Celeron N3160

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Intel Celeron N3060 or Intel Celeron N3060 – 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 N3060 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2016 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron N3060, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1170 socket.
The Intel Celeron N3160 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Celeron N3160, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1170 socket.
Intel Celeron Family Intel Celeron
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Celeron N3060 Name Intel Celeron N3160
Intel Celeron J3000/N3000 Group Intel Celeron J3000/N3000
8 Generation 8
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Celeron N3060 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron N3060 is 1.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.48 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.
2x Cores 4x
2.48 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.24 GHz
1.6 GHz Frequency 1.6 GHz
2 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
2 Threads 4
2.48 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.24 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Celeron N3060 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron N3060 uses the Intel HD Graphics 400, 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
0.6 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.64 GHz
Q1/2015 Release date Q1/2015
12 Execution units 12
12 Direct X 12
-- Max. displays --
96 Shaders 96
Intel HD Graphics 400 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 400
0.32 GHz GPU frequency 0.32 GHz
8.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
8 Generation 8
14 nm Technology 14 nm
 
 

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 VP8 Decode
No VP9 No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode JPEG Decode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No AV1 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

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
8.0 GB Max. Memory 8.0 GB
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
DDR3L-1600 Memory type DDR3L-1600
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 6 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.
4 W TDP down 4 W
6 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 6 W
90 °C Tjunction max 90 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Celeron N3060 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.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q1/2016 Release date Q1/2016
BGA 1170 Socket BGA 1170
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
2.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Braswell Architecture Braswell
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
-- Release price --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
14 nm Technology 14 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Celeron N3160
4C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
3161
3161
Intel Celeron N3060
2C 2T @ 1.6 GHz
1798
1798

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Celeron N3160
4C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
512
512
Intel Celeron N3060
2C 2T @ 1.6 GHz
357
357

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Celeron N3060
2C 2T @ 1.6 GHz
198
198
Intel Celeron N3160
4C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
179
179