Intel Celeron N3160

The Intel processor number is just one of several factors, along with processor brand, system configuration, and system-level benchmarks, that you should consider when choosing the right processor for your computing needs. Learn more about interpreting Intel processor numbers® or Intel processor numbers® for data centers.

Lithography refers to the semiconductor technology used to produce an integrated circuit and is expressed in nanometers (nm), which indicates the size of the features built on the semiconductor.

Cores are a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).

Where applicable, Intel technology® Hyper-Threading is only available for high-performance cores.

Packet frequency is the maximum frequency of a single core at which a processor is capable of operating. The frequency is usually measured in gigahertz (GHz) or billions of cycles per second.

Processor Base Frequency describes the rate at which the processor’s transistors open and close. The processor base frequency is the operating point where TDP is defined. Frequency is typically measured in gigahertz (GHz), or billion cycles per second. For more details regarding the dynamic power and frequency operating range, refer to <a

The processor cache is an area of fast memory located on the processor. Intel® Smart Cache refers to an architecture that allows all cores to dynamically share access to the last level cache.

Scenario Design Power (SDP) is an optional temperature reference point designed to represent the thermally significant use of a device in real-world environmental scenarios. It balances the performance and power requirements of all system workloads to represent real-world power consumption. Reference technical documentation for the product indicating the full power characteristics.

Intel Service provides functional and security updates for Intel processors and platforms, typically through the use of an Intel Platform Update (IPU). For more maintenance information, see «Changes to Customer Support and Service Updates for Select Intel Processors®».

Upon reaching the End of Support for Updates (ESU) stage, Intel will discontinue support for the general market. Intel reserves the right to change any ESU date. For more information about support, see the section «Changes to customer support and update service for certain Intel processors®».

Mark «Built-in options available» means that the SKU is suitable for edge or embedded applications. For more information on edge or embedded use cases for this product, visit the Intel Resource and Documentation Center at (https://rdc.intel.com) or contact an Intel representative. For detailed information on how a specific Intel product is used in an edge or embedded device, contact the device manufacturer.

Conditions of use are the environmental and operational conditions obtained in the context of use of the system. Please refer to the PRQ for SKU-specific terms of use. Please refer to the Intel UC website (CNDA website)* for current terms of use information.

Maximum memory size refers to the maximum amount of memory supported by the processor.

Intel processors® Available in four different types: single channel, double channel, triple channel and flexible. The maximum supported memory speed may be lower when using multiple DIMMs per channel in products that support multiple memory channels.

The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth for real-world applications.

Supported ECC memory indicates the processor’s memory support for error correction code. ECC memory is a type of system memory that can detect and correct common types of internal data corruption. Note that ECC memory support requires both processor and chipset support.

Graphics Base Frequency refers to the nominal/guaranteed clock speed of the graphics processor in MHz. For more information on dynamic power and frequency range, see the section «Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about Intel processor performance®».

The maximum amount of memory available to the graphics processor. The graphics processor runs in the same physical memory as the processor (subject to OS, driver, and other system limitations).

Graphics output defines the interfaces available for communication with display devices.

The Executive Block is the fundamental building block of Intel Graphics Architecture. Execution units are compute processors optimized for simultaneous multithreading for high throughput computing.

DirectX* support means support for a particular version of Microsoft’s set of APIs (application programming interfaces) for handling multimedia computing tasks.

OpenGL (Open Graphics Library) is a cross-language, multi-platform API (application programming interface) for rendering 2D and 3D vector graphics.

Intel® Quick Sync Video provides fast video conversion for portable media players, Internet sharing, and video editing and creation.

Intel Technology® InTru™ D delivers stereoscopic 3-D Blu-ray* stereoscopic playback at full 1080p resolution via HDMI* 1.4 and premium sound.

Intel Technology® Clear Video HD, like its predecessor, Intel Technology® Clear Video, is a set of decoding and image processing technologies embedded in the processor’s integrated graphics that enhance video playback by providing cleaner, sharper images, more natural, accurate and vivid. colors, and clear and stable video images. Intel Technology® Clear Video HD enhances video quality with richer colors and more realistic skin tones.

Intel Technology® Clear Video is a set of decoding and image processing technologies embedded in the processor’s integrated graphics system that enhance video playback by providing cleaner, sharper images, more natural, accurate and vivid colors, and crisp and stable video images.

PCI Express version is the supported version of the PCI Express standard. Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (or PCIe) is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard for connecting hardware devices to a computer. Different versions of PCI Express support different data transfer rates.

PCI Express (PCIe) configurations describe the available PCIe lane configurations that can be used to connect to PCIe devices.

The PCI Express (PCIe) line consists of two pairs of differential signals: one for receiving data, the other for transmitting data, and is the main element of the PCIe bus. The maximum number of PCI Express lanes is the total number of lanes supported.

USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a standard technology for connecting peripheral devices to a computer.

SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) is a high-speed standard for connecting storage devices such as hard disks and optical drives to the motherboard.

Integrated LAN indicates the presence of built-in Intel Ethernet MAC or LAN ports built into the motherboard.

A socket is a component that provides the mechanical and electrical connection between the processor and the motherboard.

Junction temperature is the maximum temperature allowed on the processor die.

Intel Technology® Turbo Boost dynamically increases the processor frequency as needed, using thermal and power headroom to give you a burst of speed when you need it and increased energy efficiency when you don’t.

Secure boot ensures that only trusted software with a known configuration is executed during the boot process. It includes a hardware root of trust that starts an authentication chain for the platform firmware and subsequent software download, such as an operating system.

Intel Technology® Hyper-Threading (Intel® HT Technology) provides two processing threads per physical core. Applications with more threads can do more work in parallel, completing tasks faster.

Intel architecture® provides 64-bit computing on servers, workstations, desktop and mobile platforms when combined with supporting software.¹ Intel 64 architecture improves performance by allowing systems to address more than 4 GB of both virtual and physical memory.

The instruction set refers to the basic set of commands and instructions that the microprocessor understands and can execute. The value shown indicates which Intel instruction set the processor is compatible with.

Idle states (C-states) are used to save power when the processor is idle. C0 is the operating state, meaning the CPU is doing useful work. C1 is the first wait state, C2 is the second, etc., where more energy saving actions are taken for numerically higher C states.

Advanced Intel SpeedStep Technology® — is an industry-leading solution to deliver high performance while meeting the energy-saving needs of mobile systems. Traditional Intel SpeedStep Technology® switches voltage and frequency simultaneously between high and low levels depending on the processor load. Advanced Intel SpeedStep Technology® builds on this architecture using design strategies such as separation between voltage and frequency changes, and clock separation and recovery.

Thermal Monitoring Technologies protect the processor package and the system from thermal failure through several thermal management features. An on-die Digital Thermal Sensor (DTS) detects the core’s temperature, and the thermal management features reduce package power consumption and thereby temperature when required in order to remain within normal operating limits.

Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio) is capable of playing more channels with higher quality than previous integrated audio formats. In addition, Intel® HD Audio has the technology you need to support the latest and greatest audio content.

Intel Technology® Identity Protection is built-in security token technology that helps provide a simple, tamper-proof method for protecting access to your online customer and business data from threats and fraud. Intel® IPT provides websites, financial institutions and online services with hardware-based proof of the uniqueness of a user’s PC; ensuring that logins are not being performed by malware. Intel® IPT can be a key component of two-factor authentication solutions to protect your information on websites and when logging in.

Intel Technology® Rapid Storage delivers protection, performance and expandability for desktop and mobile platforms. Whether using a single or multiple hard disks, users can take advantage of increased performance and reduced power consumption. When using more than one drive, users can get additional protection against data loss in the event of a hard drive failure. Intel Storage Technology Successor® Matrix.

Intel Technology® Smart Connect automatically updates applications such as email and social networking when your computer is asleep. With Intel Smart Connect technology, you don’t have to wait for applications to update when your computer wakes up.

Intel Technology® Smart Response combines the high performance of a small SSD with the large capacity of a hard disk drive.

G WiMAX Wireless Technology provides broadband Internet access at speeds up to four times faster than 3G.

Intel Virtualization Technology® for Itanium (VT-i) allows for a single Intel processor platform® Itanium® function as more than one «virtual» platforms. Provides improved manageability by limiting downtime and maintaining performance by isolating computational activity in separate partitions.

Intel® Secure Key includes the RDRAND and RDSEED instructions, as well as the underlying hardware implementation used to generate high-quality keys for cryptographic protocols. For more information, see «ESV verification in product security certification: FIPS 140-3».

New Intel instructions® AES (Intel® AES-NI is a set of instructions that provide fast and secure encryption and decryption of data. AES-NI is useful for a wide range of cryptographic applications, such as applications performing bulk encryption/decryption, authentication, random number generation, and authenticated encryption.

Intel Technology® Trusted Execution for Secure Computing is a universal set of hardware extensions to Intel processors and chipsets®, which enhance the digital office platform with security features such as controlled launch and secure execution. This creates an environment where applications can run in their own space, protected from all other software on the system.

Execute Disable Bit is a hardware-based security feature that can reduce exposure to viruses and malware attacks, and prevent malicious software from executing and spreading on a server or network.

Intel Technology® Anti-Theft (Intel® AT) helps keep your laptop safe in case it is lost or stolen. Intel® AT requires a service subscription from an Intel-enabled service provider® AT.

Intel Program® Stable IT Platform (Intel® SIPP) aims for no changes to key platform components and drivers for at least 15 months or until the next generation is released, making it easier for IT professionals to effectively manage their computing endpoints. Learn more about Intel® SIPP

Intel Technology® Virtualization (VT-x) allows one hardware platform to function as several «virtual» platforms. It provides improved manageability by limiting downtime and maintaining performance by isolating computing activity into separate partitions.

Intel Virtualization Technology® for Directed I/O (VT-d) continues existing virtualization support for IA-32 (VT-x) and Itanium processors® (VT-i), adding new support for I/O device virtualization. Intel VT-d can help end users improve system security, reliability, and I/O performance in virtualized environments.

Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT), also known as Second Level Address Translation (SLAT), provides acceleration for memory-intensive virtualized applications. Extended Page Tables on Platforms with Intel Virtualization Technology® reduce memory and power overhead, and increase battery life through hardware optimization of page table management.