Cores
4
Threads
4
Boost
2.2 GHz
L3 cache
TDP
6W
Socket
FCBGA1170
Performance breakdown
Gaming1
Productivity1
Single-core1
Multi-core17
Power efficiency1
Lab scores
Performance score1
Cores4
Threads4
Boost clock (GHz)2.2 GHz
Estimated gaming FPS
Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.
1080p2 fps
1440p2 fps
4K1 fps
Full specifications
Processor & cores
Clocks & cache
- Base clock
- 1.6 GHz
- Boost clock
- 2.2 GHz
- L2 cache
- 2 MB
Memory & platform
- Memory support
- DDR3
- Max capacity
- 8 GB
- Channels
- 2
- Base power (TDP)
- 6W
- Max temperature
- 90°C
- PCIe
- PCIe 2.0
- Launch price
- $107
Technologies
- Extensions
- AES-NI, VT-x
Community Feedback
What Owners Say
Folks like that it sips power and runs passively in basic builds. The main complaint is it feels sluggish for anything beyond light web browsing.
Pros
- Sips power, runs fanless cool
- Handles basic web browsing fine
- Boots older machines from dust
- Drives light office tasks silently
Cons
- Feels sluggish in modern apps
- Integrated GPU is very weak
- No upgrade path possible
Verdict
Our verdict on the Celeron J3160
An old, low-power desktop chip for basic tasks, held back by its sluggish single-core speed and integrated graphics.
Get it if you need a dirt-cheap, power-sipping chip for a basic file server or a low-end NAS that just sips power all day. Skip it if you want to do anything beyond light web browsing or simple office tasks—it'll feel painfully slow.
Buy it if…
- Buy it if you need a cheap always-on home server.
- Buy it if you're building a fanless media player for basic video.
- Buy it if you want an ultra-low power PC for web browsing only.
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