Celeron N3160 vs Core i7-680UM

CPU

GPU

Celeron N3160

4 Cores4 Thrd4 WWMax: 2.24 GHz2016

Core i7-680UM

2 Cores4 Thrd18 WWMax: 2.53 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron N3160

4 / 4

1,195

0.0%

1,196

+0.1%

About PassMark

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 N3160 is positioned at rank 697 and the Core i7-680UM is on rank 1036, so the Celeron N3160 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron N3160

#685

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

982%

#686

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

968%

#687

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

888%

#688

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

884%

#689

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

876%

#691

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

846%

#692

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

811%

#693

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

810%

#694

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

788%

#697

Celeron N3160

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#699

Athlon Silver 3050e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $60

100%

#705

C-60

MSRP: $50|Avg: $20

99%

#712

Core i7-10850H

MSRP: $395|Avg: N/A

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-680UM

#1024

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2453%

#1025

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2417%

#1026

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2219%

#1027

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2209%

#1028

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2189%

#1030

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2114%

#1031

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2027%

#1032

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2023%

#1033

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1969%

#1036

Core i7-680UM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1037

Core i7-8665UE

MSRP: $409|Avg: $409

99%

#1038

Celeron T3300

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

98%

#1039

Celeron Dual-Core T3300

MSRP: $86|Avg: $30

98%

#1042

Core i7-3612QE

MSRP: $426|Avg: $50

97%

#1043

A10-7300

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

97%

#1044

Pentium Dual Core T4200

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

96%

#1045

A6 Micro-6500T

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

96%

#1046

Pentium N3520

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

96%

#1047

E2-3800

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

95%

#1048

Athlon X2 QL-66

MSRP: $150|Avg: $5

94%

#1049

Athlon II Neo K145

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

94%

#1050

Celeron P4600

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

94%

#1051

Core 2 Duo U7500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Celeron N3160 (2016) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron N3160	Core i7-680UM
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Braswell (2015−2016) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-680UM (2010) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3-800, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron N3160	Core i7-680UM
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Celeron N3160 Benchmark Check

Core i7-680UM Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron N3160 and Core i7-680UM

Celeron N3160

The Celeron N3160 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 January 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Braswell (2015−2016) 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: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,195 points. Launch price was $107.

Core i7-680UM

The Core i7-680UM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 26 September 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.46 GHz, with boost up to 2.53 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1288. Thermal design power (TDP): 18 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800. Passmark benchmark score: 1,196 points. Launch price was $317.

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Processing Power

The Celeron N3160 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i7-680UM offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Celeron N3160 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.24 GHz on the Celeron N3160 versus 2.53 GHz on the Core i7-680UM — a 12.2% clock advantage for the Core i7-680UM (base: 1.6 GHz vs 1.46 GHz). The Celeron N3160 uses the Braswell (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-680UM uses Arrandale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N3160 scores 1,195 against the Core i7-680UM's 1,196 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i7-680UM. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Celeron N3160 vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i7-680UM.

Feature	Celeron N3160	Core i7-680UM
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.24 GHz	2.53 GHz+13%
Base Clock	1.6 GHz+10%	1.46 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	256 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm-56%	32 nm
Architecture	Braswell (2015−2016)	Arrandale (2010−2011)
PassMark	1,195	1,196

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron N3160 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-680UM uses BGA1288 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Celeron N3160	Core i7-680UM
Socket	FCBGA1170	BGA1288
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	1600	—
Max RAM Capacity	8	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	4	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (Celeron N3160) / not specified (Core i7-680UM). The Celeron N3160 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 400), while the Core i7-680UM requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Celeron N3160 rivals AMD E2-9010.