Celeron J3160 vs Core 2 Solo SU3300
Celeron J3160
Core 2 Solo SU3300
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Celeron J3160 is positioned at rank 485 and the Core 2 Solo SU3300 is on rank 1211, so the Celeron J3160 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron J3160
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Solo SU3300
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron J3160 | Core 2 Solo SU3300 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Airmont (2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron J3160 | Core 2 Solo SU3300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Celeron J3160 and Core 2 Solo SU3300
Celeron J3160
The Celeron J3160 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 January 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Airmont (2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.24 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,250 points. Launch price was $107.
Core 2 Solo SU3300
The Core 2 Solo SU3300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 August 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.2 GHz. L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: BGA956. Thermal design power (TDP): 3 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,247 points. Launch price was $262.
Processing Power
The Celeron J3160 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core 2 Solo SU3300 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Celeron J3160 has 3 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.24 GHz on the Celeron J3160 versus 1.2 GHz on the Core 2 Solo SU3300 — a 60.5% clock advantage for the Celeron J3160. The Celeron J3160 uses the Airmont (2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Core 2 Solo SU3300 uses Penryn (2008−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron J3160 scores 1,250 against the Core 2 Solo SU3300's 1,247 — a 0.2% lead for the Celeron J3160.
| Feature | Celeron J3160 | Core 2 Solo SU3300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+300% | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 2.24 GHz+87% | 1.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 3 MB+50% |
| Process | 14 nm-69% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Airmont (2016) | Penryn (2008−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,250 | 1,247 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 350 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 650 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron J3160 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core 2 Solo SU3300 uses BGA956 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3L-1600 on the Celeron J3160 versus DDR2-800 on the Core 2 Solo SU3300 — the Celeron J3160 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron J3160 supports up to 8 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Celeron J3160) vs 1 (Core 2 Solo SU3300). PCIe lanes: 4 (Celeron J3160) vs 0 (Core 2 Solo SU3300) — the Celeron J3160 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Celeron J3160 | Core 2 Solo SU3300 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1170 | BGA956 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+173% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1600+50% | DDR2-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support VT-x virtualization. The Celeron J3160 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 400), while the Core 2 Solo SU3300 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron J3160 targets Low Power, Core 2 Solo SU3300 targets Mobile. Direct competitor: Celeron J3160 rivals Pentium J3710.
| Feature | Celeron J3160 | Core 2 Solo SU3300 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 400 | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | VT-x |
| Target Use | Low Power | Mobile |
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